Stambheshwar Mahadev
The Shiva temple that vanishes with the tide
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About Stambheshwar Mahadev
At Kavi Kamboi on the Gujarat coast, this remarkable shrine disappears beneath the Arabian Sea at high tide and re-emerges at low tide, offering darshan only when the waters recede. A quiet wonder far from the crowds.
Aarti Timings
- Morning Darshan06:00
- Evening Aarti18:30
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Mahashivaratri
February–MarchThe great night of Shiva draws devotees to this tidal shrine for special abhishek and aartis, timed around the receding waters.
Shravan Month
July–AugustThrough the holy month of Sawan, pilgrims time their visits with the low tide to offer jal to the Lord as the sea withdraws.
Poojas & Sevas
Tidal Darshan & Abhishek
Darshan and worship are possible only at low tide, when the sea recedes to reveal the lingam — a rare experience entirely governed by the rhythm of the Arabian Sea.
Rudrabhishek
Ritual bathing of the Shiva lingam with milk and water, performed by local priests when the shrine emerges from the waters.
Travel Guide
Address
Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple, Kavi Kamboi, Jambusar, Bharuch, Gujarat 392150
Nearest Airport
Vadodara Airport (75 km)
Nearest Railway
Bharuch Railway Station (45 km)
Best Season
October to March; plan strictly around the day's low-tide window to see the temple above water.
Dress Code
Modest attire; be prepared for wet, slippery ground near the shore.
How to reach
Reach Kavi Kamboi by road from Vadodara or Bharuch; crucially, check the tide timetable before visiting, as darshan is only possible at low tide.
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