Jharkhand · East
Deoghar (Baidyanath Dham)
Jharkhand city of the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga and the Shravani Mela pilgrimage
- Principal temple
- Baba Baidyanath TempleShiva as Baidyanath, in linga form
- Best time to visit
- October to February
- Nearest airport
- Deoghar Airport (DGH), ~12 km
- Nearest railway station
- Jasidih Junction, ~7 km (Howrah–Delhi main line); Baidyanath Dham station in the city
- Tradition
- Śaiva · Śākta
Overview
Deoghar is a city in the Santhal Parganas division of Jharkhand, primarily known for the Baidyanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva, and also revered as a Shaktipeeth. Every Shravan (July–August), during the Shravani Mela, Kanwariya pilgrims carry Ganga water on foot from Sultanganj to offer at the temple. The city is often called the cultural capital of Jharkhand.
See sources [1–8]- Shiva as Baidyanath, in linga form
- Shiva
- Radha and Krishna
Main temples
Baba Baidyanath Temple
Shiva as Baidyanath, in linga form
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas; the complex comprises the central shrine with 21 further temples, and the Parvati shrine is tied to the main temple with red sacred threads.
Basukinath Temple
Shiva
In Dumka district about 45 km from Deoghar; pilgrims to Baidyanath Dham typically continue here to offer prayers.
Naulakha Mandir
Radha and Krishna
A 146 ft temple resembling the Ramakrishna Mission temple at Belur Math, named for its construction cost of nine lakh rupees.
Key festivals
- NovUpcoming
Kartik Purnima
November
- Jan – Feb
Basant Panchami Tilkotsav
January–February
- Feb – Mar
Mahashivratri
February–March
- Jul – Aug
Shravani Mela
Śrāvaṇa (July–August)
Festival dates follow the Hindu calendar and move from year to year — confirm them with the temple before you travel.
Plan your visit
When to visit
Best time to visit
October to February
Festival days draw the largest crowds. Check the festival calendar above and the temple's own timings before you travel.
How to reach
- By air
- Deoghar Airport (DGH), ~12 km
- By rail
- Jasidih Junction, ~7 km (Howrah–Delhi main line); Baidyanath Dham station in the city
Related
Yātrās through Deoghar (Baidyanath Dham)
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Sources
- Deoghar - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- Baidyanath Temple - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- Shravani Mela - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- Basukinath Temple - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- Deoghar - Incredible Indiaincredibleindia.gov.in
- Baba Baidyanath Dham - Incredible Indiaincredibleindia.gov.in
- Festivals - Baba Baidyanath Dham (official)babadham.org
- How to Reach - District Deoghardeoghar.nic.in
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