Baidyanath Dham Temple – Guide
Baidyanath Dham Temple is a holy temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This Jyotirlinga temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Baba Baidyanath Temple is the head of this huge temple complex located in Deoghar Mandal of Jharkhand State where Jyotirlinga is established. Apart from this, 20 other attractive temples are also located in the temple complex.
History of this Temple
According to history of Baidyanath Dham Temple once King Ravana felt that his capital was incomplete. So he prayed to Lord Shiva to accompany him to Lanka. For this, Ravana did continuous penance to Lord Shiva, after which Lord Shiva was pleased and told him that he could not go with Ravana to Lanka but he allowed a Shivling to be taken to Lanka.
Along with this, he told Ravana not to keep this Shivling anywhere on the way because it will be established at the place where it is kept. When Ravana went to immerse the urine, that cowherd put down the Shiva Linga. When Ravana returned, he tried hard to lift the Shivling but he did not budge. After this Ravana had to go to Lanka empty handed. After Ravana returned to Lanka, all the deities installed this Shiva Linga and worshiped here.
Best time to visit Baidyanath Dham Temple
Shravan fair is organized every year in the month of July and August in Baidyanath Dham Temple. Devotees who come here collect water from the Ganga from Sultanganj and then walk barefoot to Baidyanath which is 108 km away.
Baidyanath Dham Temple Timings
Baidyanath Dham Temple opens at 4:00 AM in the morning and close at 9:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 5:30 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 7:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Sunday | 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Monday | 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Thursday | 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Friday | 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM, Aarti: 05:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
Places to visit near this temple
Panch Gagh Falls
This waterfall falls down in the form of five waterfalls from high and steep hills near an attractive village of Khunti. The distance of this waterfall from Ranchi is about 40 kilometers.
Sun Temple
This temple is dedicated to lord sun. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Baidyanath Dham Temple.
Birsa Zoological Park
This garden is a beautiful park situated on the Ranchi and Patna National Highway near Ormanjhi. This Zoological Park has so many animals and birds.
Topchanchi Lake
This is the mam made lake which is build to store water. This place is located at a distance of about few kms away from the temple.
Jagannath Temple
This temple is dedicated to lord Krishna. This temple is built in the year 1691 and located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.
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How to reach Baidyanath Dham Temple
By Air- The nearest airport from Baidyanath Dham Temple is Patna airport which is at a distance of about 230 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Baidyanath Dham Temple is Baidyanath Dham railway station which is just 1 km away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi or by just walking.
By Road- Regular bus services to Baidyanath Temple are easily available. You can travel to the temple by bus from places like Patna, Ranchi etc. Apart from this, you can also hire a taxi on this route to reach the temple.
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