Shiv Mandir Naharlagun
शिव मंदिर
Shiva & 64 Yoginis · Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
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About the temple
Local significance as a primary place of worship for the capital's Hindu community. Inner peace, fulfillment of vows, and community well-being.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 21:00
- Best time to visit
- Evening Aarti time
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Shiva & 64 Yoginis · भगवान शिवLord Hanuman
- Deity form
- Shiva Lingam
- Religious tradition
- Vedic Hindu
- Sanskrit name
- शिव मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Shiv Mandir Naharlagun, E-Sector Shiva Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Break timings
- 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Sanctum may be closed)
- Special days
- Open 24 hours during Maha Shivratri
- Festival timings
- Extended hours during Shravan
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:30
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 19:00
- Night aarti
- 20:30
- Special aarti days
- Mondays, Maha Shivratri, Shravan Mondays
- Ritual schedule
- Daily Abhishekam and Sandhya Aarti
- Pooja timings
- 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Special poojas
- Rudrabhishek, Satyanarayan Pooja
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Modern
- Built by
- Local Community / Trust
- Construction materials
- Concrete, Marble, Stone
- Renovations
- Periodic maintenance by the temple committee.
- Legends
- Local faith in the protective presence of the deity over the capital.
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Late 20th Century
- Structure
- Single Shrine with Mandapa
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Simple Shikara (spire)
- Mandapa
- Pillared hall for congregational prayer.
- Sculptural features
- Statues of Shiva-Parvati and Nandi.
- Artistic elements
- Decorative tile work and religious murals.
- Construction technique
- Standard Masonry
- Unique features
- Proximity to the Kali Mandir, creating a small religious complex.
Festivals & events
Maha ShivratriDeepawaliShravan Maas
- Festival calendar
- Lunar Calendar based
- Special celebration days
- Monday of every week
- Cultural events
- Bhajan Sandhyas
- Annual events
- Annual Temple Foundation Day
- Peak crowd season
- February - March (Shivratri)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Photography allowed
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Evening Aarti time
- Parking capacity
- 10 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Dry fruits, seasonal fruits, Halwa
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