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Wheelchair Accessibility At Nageshwar Temple Jyotirlinga
Temple Significance & Location
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva (Dwadash Jyotirlinga). It holds immense religious importance and is believed to protect devotees from fear, poison, and negative energies.
The temple is located around 20 km from Dwarka and is also easily reachable from Bet Dwarka. If you are planning your itinerary smartly, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga can be comfortably visited after Bet Dwarka darshan, especially in the evening.
This is exactly how we planned our visit—Dwarkadhish Temple in the morning, Bet Dwarka in the evening, followed by Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.
Reaching the Temple & Parking
The temple is easily accessible by car
Roads are good and suitable for four-wheelers
Parking is available close to the temple premises
However, wheelchair users should note:
The main entrance is NOT wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair entry is from the back side of the temple, not the front
From the main entrance, take the right side and move towards the back side of the temple.
You can take your car directly there, park nearby, and then transfer to the wheelchair.
If unsure, ask the guards or locals at the main entrance—they will guide you to the correct access point.
Entry, Ramps & Movement Inside
Once you enter from the back side:
There are multiple wheelchair ramps
The ramps are functional but quite steep
You will need one or two people to assist in pulling the wheelchair up the ramps
One challenge we faced was navigation confusion:
Ramps exist, but some end abruptly or lead to blocked paths
There were very few guards or volunteers available to guide wheelchair users
We had to figure out the correct path ourselves
Despite this, overall movement is manageable because:
The temple is small
The crowd is usually limited
Darshan Experience (Important for Wheelchair Users)
Darshan for wheelchair users happens from a slightly elevated balcony-like area, different from the regular standing queue.
Key points to know:
Wheelchair users cannot reach the Jyotirling directly
From the wheelchair position, visibility is partially blocked
Railings
Donation boxes
To see the Jyotirling clearly, you will likely need to stand briefly from the wheelchair
If standing even for a short time is difficult, this is something to mentally prepare for, as helpers may not always be available nearby.
Crowd, Timing & Aarti
We visited during the evening aarti around 7:30 PM, which naturally had more crowd.
However, outside aarti timings, the temple generally has less rush, making it easier for wheelchair users.
- Small premises
- Controlled crowd
- Calm atmosphere outside peak time
Overall Accessibility Verdict – Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
For wheelchair users, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is manageable and relatively easy because:
It is easy to reach by car
The temple is small
Crowd is limited
Ramps are available throughout
Things to be mindful of:
Entry is not from the main gate
Ramps are steep
Clear darshan may require brief standing
Limited staff guidance for wheelchair navigation
With basic planning and one assisting person, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga can be comfortably included in a Dwarka–Bet Dwarka pilgrimage itinerary.