Govindeshvara Temple on the north bank of the Narmada River is the sacred spot where the disciple Shankara because a sannyaasii.
The Shivalinga may be as old as the time when it was installed -- 8th century A.D.
The murti of Shri Shankaracharya was installed by the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetha in the year 1988 when a great celebration was held to honor the 12th centenary of Jagadguru Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada.
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