One man sitting at bottom of huge Lord Shiva statue which blesses welcome to all pilgrims visiting Nageshwar temple in Gujarat.

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Nageshwar temple in Gujarat India is one of 12 iconic temples of Lord Shiva. All twelve temples have historic remains of Mother Sati (wife of Lord Shiva) and are protected by Cobra and Mother Parvati. Temples are spread all over India and it is believed that pilgrimages of 12 Shiva temples known as Jyotirlingam temples receive great benefits and blessings of forgiveness in this life.

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Size: 3520px × 4961px
Location: Nageshwar, Gujarat, India.
Photo credit: © Shashikant Pattni / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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