Takhteshwar Temple is Bhavnagar’s signature hilltop Shiva shrine, completely built in white marble. A flight of marble steps leads up to a courtyard supported by 18 carved pillars, with the main sanctum dedicated to Lord Shiva and a Nandi facing the deity. From the top you get sweeping views over Bhavnagar city and, on clear days, towards the Gulf of Cambay, making it a favourite spot for both devotees and casual visitors in the evenings. The simple yet elegant Gujarati-style architecture, cool marble floor and constant sea breeze create a peaceful, almost timeless atmosphere. For Ghoomein users, this is the perfect “city viewpoint + temple” combo stop, especially at sunset when the skyline slowly lights up below.
About this place
History & highlights
The temple was built in 1893 by Maharaja Takhtsinhji Gohil of Bhavnagar and named after him, symbolising both his devotion to Shiva and his role in developing the modern city. Over time it became one of the earliest documented sacred sites in Gujarat and a key landmark in Bhavnagar’s identity. Even today, locals treat it as a meeting point, evening hangout and spiritual centre, while visitors remember it for its all-marble construction and panoramic view.
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