Aapeshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in town of Ramseen, Jalore District, Rajasthan, India. It houses a life-sized "Swayambhu" murti of Shiva, discovered during tilling in Vikram Samvat 1318 (c. 1261 CE), when a ploughshare halted and an "Akashvani" directed locals to excavate the site. History. Local tradition relates that in Vikram Samvat 1318 a farmer’s ploughshare suddenly stopped at this site. Upon digging, villagers unearthed a natural, life-sized murti of Shiva; an "Akashvani" (divine voice) was heard instructing its consecration as Aapeshwar (“Lord who manifested Himself”). According to legend, the village’s name derives from Lord Rama’s exile sojourn here, originally called Ramasayana. Location. The temple is situated at 25°00′18″ N 72°32′50″ E, on the eastern bank of the outflow channel from Vitan Dam toward Sikwara, amid low hills and riparian vegetation. Architecture and features. The sanctum enshrines the uncarved, life-sized murti of Shiva set directly on bedrock with minimal intervention. Outside the shrine is a stepped "kund" (tank), whose water devotees compare to that of Dwarka. Administration and access. The Shri Apeshwar Mahadev Sewa Trust manages temple maintenance and visitor amenities, offering daily darshan from 06:00 to 20:00. Road access is via the district road network from Jalore and Bhinmal. The nearest railway station is Marwar Bhinmal.