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A serene Shiva temple at Mota near Amreli — the Kamnath Mahadev, a peaceful rural shrine set amid the fields, a quiet place of village faith and pilgrimage.
A country shrine to Shiva
A short way from Amreli, near the village of Mota, lies the Kamnath Mahadev temple, a tranquil Shiva shrine set in the open countryside of the district. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Kamnath, it is a place of quiet rural devotion, where villagers and pilgrims gather for darshan and especially during the sacred month of Shravan, when Shiva worship reaches its peak.
Surrounded by fields and the gentle Saurashtra landscape, the temple has the unhurried, grounded atmosphere of a country shrine — simple architecture, a peaceful precinct and the steady devotion of the surrounding villages.
For travellers exploring beyond Amreli town, it offers a glimpse of the living, everyday spirituality of rural Gujarat, far from any tourist crowd.
The Kamnath shrine.
An old Shiva shrine in jyotirlinga country
A rural Shiva temple.
A Shiva temple rose at Mota village near Amreli, serving the farming country around it.
Shiva is venerated here as Kamnath Mahadev, a local form with deep roots in the district.
The surrounding villages sustain the shrine — its worship, upkeep and festivals are their work.
It remains a peaceful rural pilgrimage spot, known in the district and almost nowhere else.
Reasons to make the time
Rural Shiva temple
This is a country shrine in the proper sense — quiet, well-kept and entirely local.
In the fields
The setting is open Saurashtra farmland, big-skied and unhurried.
Shravan worship
Shravan, the holy month, brings the temple's peak — daily crowds and continuous worship.
Village faith
The devotion here is grounded and domestic; this is where the villages bring their vows.
Off the path
You will likely be the only visitor from outside the district, which is its own reward.
Tranquil
The precinct is unhurried — no queues, no stalls to speak of, no rush.
What to look for inside
THE SHRINEKamnath
The rural Shiva temple at Mota village.
THE SETTINGThe fields
Open Saurashtra countryside around the shrine.
How to spend an hour or two
Drive out from Amreli
Drive out to Mota village through the Amreli farmland — the approach is part of the visit.
Take darshan
Take darshan of the Shivling, the heart of the shrine.
Soak the calm
Sit in the quiet precinct for a while; calm is what this temple offers.
Time Shravan
Come during Shravan for the temple at its devotional peak.
Meet village faith
Watch the local devotion at work — the villages treat the shrine as their own because it is.
Enjoy the fields
Take in the open country on the way back; this is Saurashtra's farmland at its most ordinary and honest.
A country temple.
A simple shrine in the fields
Kamnath Mahadev is a simple rural Shiva temple near Mota: a modest sanctum with the Shivling, a small mandapa and an open precinct set amid the fields and gentle countryside of Amreli district.
There is no grand architecture — the appeal is the peace, the rural setting and the genuine village devotion, especially vivid during Shravan. It is a quiet, grounding stop for those seeking the everyday spiritual life of the Saurashtra countryside.
It sits within Gir Somnath district — browse more places to visit in Gir Somnath.
It is one of many — our guide to temples across Gujarat covers the rest.
Modest rural sanctum
Shivling & small mandapa
Open countryside precinct
Village pilgrimage spot
When to go
November to February is the comfortable season across Amreli district.
Shravan — July into August — brings peak Shiva worship, and the country is green from the rains.
April to June is hot; visit the shrine early or in the evening.
⏰ Visit during Shravan or in winter; combine it with Amreli town on a countryside drive.
Timings & entry
- Open daily for darshan
- Busiest on Mondays and in Shravan
- Remove footwear; dress modestly
- Allow 30–45 minutes
- No entry fee for darshan
- Be respectful of village customs
- Photography norms vary — ask
- Combine with Amreli town
Getting there
By Air
Rajkot and Diu are the nearest airports.
By Rail
Amreli is the nearest station.
By Road
At Mota village, a short drive from Amreli.
At the temple
SHRINE & FIELDS
A quiet country Shiva temple
What to shoot
The shrine in its rural setting.
Surrounds
Fields and open country around it.
Be discreet
Respect village worship in progress.
Best light
Soft morning light on the precinct.
Know before you go
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Where to eat near Kamnath Mahadev
THALIKathiawadi Thali
Rotla, kadhi, shaak and ghee-rich fare.
SNACKSGanthiya & fafda
Saurashtra's beloved fried snacks.
STREETLocal bites
Bhajiya, chevdo and chaat.
Pure-veg & prasad
Hearty Kathiawadi veg fare; temple prasad.
Kamnath Mahadev FAQ
What is Kamnath Mahadev?
A peaceful rural Shiva temple at Mota village near Amreli, sustained by the farming villages around it.
What does Kamnath mean?
Kamnath is a local form of Shiva venerated in this part of Saurashtra, and the temple is the district's quiet centre for that devotion.
Why visit?
For a genuine country shrine and a look at rural village devotion — the unstaged, everyday religious life of Saurashtra.
When is it busiest?
On Mondays, Shiva's day, and through the holy month of Shravan, when worship runs continuously.
Is there an entry fee?
No, darshan is free.
Where is it?
At Mota village, a short drive from Amreli town through open farmland.
When should I visit?
During Shravan for the festival atmosphere, or the cooler winter months for the quiet.
What's nearby?
Amreli town with its clock tower and museum, and the wider district — Ambardi safari park is within easy reach.
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026