Meghna Cave
मेघना गुफा मंदिर
Shiva & 64 Yoginis · Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh
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About the temple
High; One of the oldest cave temples in the region, discovered in 1962. Peace of mind, spiritual awakening, removal of obstacles.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 18:00
- Best time to visit
- Early morning
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Shiva & 64 Yoginis · भगवान शिव
- Deity form
- Lingam
- Religious tradition
- Vedic / Local Hill Tradition
- Sanskrit name
- मेघना गुहा मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Meghna Cave, Ziro Cave Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Special days
- Extended during Maha Shivratri
- Festival timings
- 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM during Shivratri
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00
- Evening aarti
- 17:30
- Special aarti days
- Mondays, Maha Shivratri
- Ritual schedule
- Daily Jal Abhishek
- Pooja timings
- 07:30 AM to 05:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- Morning hours
- Special poojas
- Shivratri Special Pooja
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Architect / builder
- Natural formation
- Construction materials
- Natural Rock / Cave
- Historical events
- Re-discovered in 1962 during forest clearing.
- Renovations
- Steps and railing added by local administration.
- Archaeological importance
- High (Ancient Rock Cut)
- Legends
- Believed to be a site of ancient penance by sages.
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Pre-historic / Natural
- Structure
- Cave
- Floors
- 1
- Mandapa
- Natural cave opening acts as the hall.
- Sculptural features
- Natural rock formations resembling deities.
- Construction technique
- Natural erosion / Rock-cut entry
- Unique features
- Panoramic view of Ziro valley from the entrance.
Festivals & events
Maha Shivratri
- Festival calendar
- February/March
- Special celebration days
- Shravan Somvar
- Cultural events
- Local tribal dance during festivals
- Annual events
- Shivratri Mela
- Peak crowd season
- Summer (April-June)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Photography allowed
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning
- Parking capacity
- 10-15 vehicles
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash
- Prasadam
- Seasonal fruits / Sweets
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