Baidyanath Temple
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Baidyanath Temple (IAST: Baidyãnath), also known as Baba Baidyanath Dham, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located in Deoghar, in the Santhal Parganas division of the Indian state of Jharkhand.[1] The temple complex comprises the central shrine of Baba Baidyanath along with 21 additional temples. It is significant to the Hindu sects of Shaivism as this temple is referred to as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
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Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Deoghar |
Deity | Shiva |
Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Shravani Mela |
Governing body | Baba Baidyanath Temple Management Board |
Location | |
Location | Deoghar |
State | Jharkhand |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 24°29′33″N 86°42′00″E |
Architecture | |
Creator | Raja Puran Mal |
Temple(s) | 22[1] |
Website | |
babadham.org |
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