Galteshwar Mahadev Temple on Tapi

Galteshwar Mahadev Temple on Tapi is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on the banks of the Tapi River at Timba village in Mangrol Taluka, Surat District, Gujarat. The temple is a local place of worship and pilgrimage set in a quiet rural riverside environment. It is notable for its riverfront location, peaceful surroundings, and gatherings of devotees during Shravan month and Maha Shivratri for darshan and prayers.

Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized Shiva temple complex situated directly on the Tapi River bank at Timba. The setting is rural and open with river views, steps or ghat area leading toward the water, and a sanctum housing a Shiva lingam. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional, with space for prayer, circumambulation, and sitting by the riverside. Basic temple structures, bells, and open courtyard areas are present for darshan and sightseeing.