Baijnath Temple, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
Baijnath is an ancient temple and situated in Bageshwar City of Uttarakhand. The Bageshwar Baijnath Temple is a famous tourist and pilgrims destination and most important place to visit in the Baijnath town. The temple is very ancient more than 1000 to 2000 years old and current structure of temple was built by Katyuri kings during their reign.
There are many tales associated with Bageshwar Baijnath temple, The one for, the Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati had married at the confluence of Gomti and Garuda Ganga river. The second one, is the temple complex is built by Pandavas in one day only during the forest life (during the exile), Third one is, the temple was built by a lady Brahmini who is a Lord Shiva devotee.
Baijnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vaidyanatha the other name of Lord Shiva and worshipped here as a physicians and attracts lots of Shiva devotees throughout the year. There is small river Gomti passes nearby the temple where pilgrims can feed the fishes, the carving of idols in stones are very beautiful. This magnificent temple is now has been declared an Indian National Heritage site after the inspection by archaeological survey of India. Near the temple is a parking place for the taxi-cabs and travelers has to step down to reach the Baijnath Temple. The surrounding of the temple is magnificent views and pleasant climate.
Baijnath Temple is about 19 kms from Kausani on the main road is a local sightseeing temple for visitors.
Timings
Baijnath Temple open at 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Accessibility
Baijnath Temple is about 19 kms from Kausani on the main road, it is a local sightseeing temple for visitors.