About Achalgarh
The Shiva Temple of Achaleshwar Mahandeva, in Achalgarh, boasts
a number of interesting features , including what is said to be a toe of
Shiva, as well as a brass Nandi (Shiva's vehicle, a bull) and,
where the Siva Lingum would normally be, there is a deep hole
that is said to extend all the way down to the underworld.
Just outside the temple beside the car park, three stone buffaloes
stand around a tank, while the figure of a King shoots at them with his
bows and arrows. A legend states that the tank was once filled with
ghee, but demons, in the form of buffalos came down and polluted the
ghee until the king shot them. A path leads up to the hillside to a
group of colorful Jain temples, which all have fine views over the
plains.
General Tips:
Shoes and all leather articles should be left at the entrance of the
temple.
Picture of Achalgarh
