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Ban on breaking coconuts in Ambernath's 963-year old Shiv temple

Shiva devotees will now have to follow some restrictions while worshipping in the temple

Ban on breaking coconuts in Ambernath's 963-year old Shiv temple
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Ambernath Shiva Temple 963-year old temple and it is known for its Hemadpanthi style. The stones are beautifully carved. Shiva devotees come here with great faith to seek blessings of Lord Shankar. The crowd in the temple increases in the month of Shravan. But these Shiva devotees will now have to follow some restrictions while worshipping in the temple.


The 21st century ancient Shiva temple in Ambernath is in danger of collapse. Senior Orientalist Dr. Kumud Kanetkar has drawn the attention of the Archeology Department towards this. After this, immediate steps have been taken by the department.


Ban on breaking coconut in Shiva temple

It is affecting the idols of Ambernath Shiv Temple. Due to this, a ban has been imposed on breaking coconuts in the ancient Shiva temple. These orders have been given by the officials of the Archeology Department to the concerned.The sculptures of the Shiva temple of Ambernath, a heritage of excellent architecture of the Shilahar period, are getting spoiled. This worrying matter has come to light recently during the visit of senior orientalist Dr. Kumud Kanitkar to the Shiva temple.


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Surveyed by Archaeological Survey of India

He has also expressed his displeasure on social media. After this, the Indian Archaeological Department reached the temple area and inspected it. After inspection by the Archaeological Department, sound system, milk anointment on idols and statues, breaking of coconut anywhere, home havan, puja and worship inside the temple have been banned in the temple premises.
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