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- ↑ Shanker, C. R. Gowri (2023-05-18). "For pilgrims, Arabian Sea withdraws and returns to normal state at Nishkalank Mahadev Temple in Gujarat". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ "Mahadev Temple: पांडवों से जुड़ा है इस मंदिर का इतिहास, समुद्र की ऊंची लहरों में जलमग्न हो जाते हैं शिवलिंग - Nishkalank Mahadev Temple located at Koliyak near Bhavnagar Gujarat history of this temple is related to Pandavas". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
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