Category |
Details |
Temple Name |
Baba Baidyanath Dham (Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga) |
Location |
Deoghar, Jharkhand, India |
Religious Significance |
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and also a Shakti Peeth |
Best Time to Visit |
October to March (Cool Weather) | July-August (Shravan Mela) |
Main Festival |
Shravan Mela (Millions of devotees visit during this month) |
Darshan Timings |
4:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Entry Fee |
No Entry Fee (VIP Darshan and Pooja options available at a cost) |
Rituals |
Rudrabhishek, Jalabhishek, Shringar Pooja, etc. |
Dress Code |
Traditional/Decent Attire Preferred. Devotees often wear saffron during Shravan. |
How to Reach |
By Train: Deoghar Junction
By Air: Deoghar Airport (DGH), Ranchi Airport (234 km)
By Road: Well-connected via NH 114A & buses/taxis from nearby cities
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Accommodation |
Hotels, Dharamshalas, and Guest Houses available near temple |
Nearby Attractions |
Naulakha Mandir, Nandan Pahar, Trikut Hills, Rikhia Ashram |
Travel Tips |
- Avoid Shravan rush unless you seek spiritual intensity.
- Carry ID proofs and follow temple rules.
- Book stay in advance during festival months.
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