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Baidyanath Temple, Deoghar

वैद्यनाथ ज्योतिर्लिंग

Deoghar, Jharkhand

Gidhaur dynasty (rebuilt 16th century)OtherHindu (Shaiva)state-protectedAI Compiled
Baidyanath Temple, Deoghar
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The Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple, also known as Baba Baidyanath dham, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in Deoghar in the Santhal Parganas division of the state of Jharkhand.

The temple complex consists of the main temple of Baba Baidyanath, where the Jyotirlinga is installed, and 21 other temples. The temples feature lotus-shaped cupolas with a gold pitcher at the top.

Millions of pilgrims visit the shrine during the Shraavana fair. They bring holy water from the Ganges at Sultanganj (over 100 km away) on foot to offer to the deity.