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Shiv Dwar

Shiv Dwar Temple is situated 10 km from Ghorawal on Shivdwar road and 40 kms in the west of Robertsganj in Uttar Pradesh.

This huge shrine is devoted to God Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses an 11th century black idol of Shiv Parvati. The three feet tall idol represents them in Srijan mudra—creative posture. The temple is a magnificent work of art that testifies to the level of craftsmanship of those times. It is also very precious in terms of monetary value.

The temple is a highly revered in the region. The residents of the area regard it as the second Kashi temple because of its high religious significance.

 

The temple also houses a host of black stone idols of other gods and goddesses.  It draws large crowds of devotees during the festivals of Shiv Ratri, and in Shravan month, especially on Mondays. Kanwarias end the devotional journey at this temple and offer the sacred water to the God.
 

Getting There

In Sonbhadra, taxis, buses and autos are available easily. The city is well connected by rail and road to Delhi, Allahabad, Ranchi and Patna. There are a number of moderately priced hotels in the town.

Muirpur Airport is situated at Muirpur approximately 12 km from the Renukut is the nearest airport to Sonbhadra. Currently there are no scheduled commercial air service at this Airport.

Varanasi International Airport in Varanasi, 118 km north of Sonbhadra. It is about two and a half hours drive to the Airport from Sonbhadra. Buses are available at all hours of the day from Varanasi and it normally takes 2½ hours to cover the distance.

 

   

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