History of Koteshwar Mahadev near Ambaji-

Koteswar Mahadev temple is just 5 KM away from Ambaji and having attachment from Vedic time. As per the Holy Scriptures, the origin of the Vedic Virgin River Saraswati is here at ancient Koteshwar Temple. There is holy Kund and Gaumukh from where flow of Saraswati can be seen. As per the legend, Great Sage Valmiki, author of original Ramayan had a Ashram in dense forest and near Valmiki Mahadev temple. This was renovated by King Maharana Pratap.