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Nageshwar

नागेश्वर
Also known as: Nāgeśvara, Nageshwar, Darukavan, Serpent Jyotirlinga

About

The presiding deity of the Nageshwar Temple near Dwarka, Gujarat. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Associated with the serpent (naga) and the demon Daruka. Protector from snake bites and poison. Represents the power over dangerous forces.

Attributes

JyotirlingaSerpent lordPoison protectionDwarka

Symbols

LingaSerpentTrishula
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Nāgeśvarāya Namaḥ
Jyotirlinga Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriNag Panchami

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

NageshwarGujaratPan-India

Iconography

Linga form. Associated with protection from snake bites and poison.