What is the Shravani Mela, and when is it celebrated?

The Shravani Mela is a major festival celebrated during the Hindu month of Shravan, where millions of devotees carry holy water from the Ganges at Sultanganj to offer to Lord Shiva.

How do devotees typically reach the Baidyanath Temple?

Devotees often walk barefoot from nearby towns, carrying a kanwar, a decorated pot filled with holy water from the Ganges at Sultanganj.

Deoghar

Jharkhand

Deoghar, also known as Baidyanath Dham, is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site in the state of Jharkhand. It is renowned for the Baidyanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.

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Temples in Deoghar

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Shakti Mandir

Harihar Dham Temple

Naulakha Temple

Surya Temple, Ranchi

Maa Binduwasini Mandir Bindudham

Chhinnamasta Temple

Kulbonga Mahadev

Lillori Sthan Mandir

Pahari Mandir

Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple

Naya Danga Kali Mandir

Baba Basukinath Temple

Chutonath Mandir

Moti Jharna Shiv Temple

Baba Sumeshwar Nath Temple

Dashavatara Temple

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Sthal near Deoghar

Satsang Ashram

How to Reach Deoghar

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Reach by Air

The nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi, approximately 260 km away.

Reach by Train

The nearest major railway station is Jasidih Railway Station, about 8 km away.

Reach by Road

Auto-rickshaws and local buses are common for short-distance travel.

Historical Timeline

"• 16th Century - The Baidyanath Temple was constructed, with certain parts built by Puran Mal in 1596. • 18th Century - Raja Bijay Sen of the Lohara dynasty contributed to the temple's construction."

Bhagwan in Deoghar

Bhagwan associated to Deoghar and whose famous temples and sthal are there in Deoghar

Goddess Radha

Frequently Asked Questions

The Baidyanath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, making it a significant convergence of Shiva and Shakti in Hindu mythology.