Specialities of Aundha Naganath Temple

A pilgrim center of great significance, since it is considered to be the first (aadya) of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country. Apart from this honour, the temple of Nagnath has exquisite carvings. Nanded, 64 kms. by road form Aundha, is famous for the Sach Khand Huzur Sahib Gurudwara where Guru Gobind singh’s ashes are buried. This temple is situated at 210 kms from Aurangabad is also one of the 12 jyotirlingas. 

The temple at nagnath is truely beautiful and magnificient. It is totally built out of stones. The temple and the surrounding walls at all the sides are very robust in construction. Another speciality of this temple is that the statue of " Nandi " (i.e. the divine Ox of Shankar) which is usually situated on the entrance of the temples , is situated on the backside of the main temple in a seperate structure. 

Also the main temple is surrounded by 12 small temples of other Jyotirlingas  Both the above jyotirlingas are situated on the same route and can be covered in the same day .

A pilgrim centre of great significance, since it is considered to be the first (aadya) of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country. A part from this honour, the temple of Nagnath has exquisite carvings. Nanded, 64 kms. by road from Aundha, is famous for the Such Khand Huzur Sahib Gurudwara where Guru Gobind Singh's ashes are buried. 

Naga Nath Temple

Close to the Naganath temple, there are several statues of various divines. Besides these there are many more idols of animals, soldiers relating some stories. These stones idols are very beautiful to look at. 

Aurangazeb was intolerant towards other religions and wanted to destroy this Hindu temple. When he tried, thousands of bees came out of the temple and attacked Aurangazeb and his army. He left the demolition work midway and went away. The devotees rebuild the broken temple.

Sometimes snakes with their hoods open can be seen standing guard on the Naganath Linga idol.