Sukhanand Mahadev Temple and Ashram

Sukhanand Mahadev Temple and Ashram is a revered Shiva temple located near Athana village in Jawad tehsil of Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh, close to the Rajasthan border. Set amidst forested hills with a seasonal waterfall flowing over the shrine, the temple enshrines a natural Shiva lingam inside a cave-like sanctum. The adjoining ashram and natural surroundings make it a notable pilgrimage and nature destination in the region.

Visitors can expect a cave-like Shiva shrine with a natural lingam set beneath a rocky cliff where a seasonal waterfall flows directly over the temple during monsoon. The complex includes an ashram, open courtyards and forested surroundings with rocky terrain and small streams. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional, with pilgrims offering prayers, and space for sightseeing, photography and short nature walks around the hills and waterfall area.