Pigeons by the sea: Koteshwar Mahadev Temple pigeons in the Rann, Gujarat

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Flock of pigeons at Koteshwar Mahadev Temple in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.

Koteshwar Mahadev temple is located on the extreme edge of India, in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Its the westernmost Shiva temple in the country.

The Temple of Koteshwar Mahadev is situated amongst the desert of Kutch. The temple is constructed from white bricks and is having the height of around 80 feet and is spread in around 2 square kilometers area. This temple was constructed before around 1200 years. The famous Chinese traveler Hue an Sang have also mentioned about the existence of this temple in his notebook, written around the year 910.

The Lord Shiva Lingam, placed here at the temple is black in color and elliptical shape, having the height of around two feet. The continuous abhishek of water from the near by River Sarswati is done on this Lord Shiva lingam.

The pilgrims prefer to attend morning and evening artis at Koteshwar Mahadev temple. There is a beautiful garden all around this holy and ancient temple. All the visitors love to sit and relax in this beautiful garden and can have their family picnic lunch at the temple.

Source: http://www.nrigujarati.co.in/Topic/487/1/koteshwar-mahadev-temple-kutch-gujarat-tourism-india.html

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