Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Baidyanath Dham, also known as Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga, is a spiritual and historical temple located in Deoghar in the eastern state of Jharkhand, India, visited by millions of devotees every year and is said to be the place where the Lord himself resides to alleviate the sufferings of his devotees.
In this blog, we have covered the history of Baidyanath Dham and how to reach here, which will help you during your visit.
Story of Baidyanath Dham
The story of Baidyanath Dham is associated with Ravana, a devotee of Lord Shiva. According to the legends, Ravana was performing rigorous penance to please the Lord and even after performing penance for a long time, Lord Shiva did not appear in front of Ravana and then Ravana started cutting his head to please Lord Shiva and as soon as Ravana was ready to cut his head for the tenth time, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him.
And Lord Shiva asked Ravana to ask for a boon and Ravana asked to take the linga of Lord Shiva to Lanka and Lord Shiva accepted Ravana’s demand and put in a condition that if the Shivlinga will be placed anywhere on the way, then Lord Shiva will become a part of that place and Ravana accepted the condition.
All the gods were scared by this boon and took refuge in Lord Vishnu and Lord Vishnu started his leela and Ravana felt the need to urinate near Deoghar and Ravana gave the Shivlinga to a shepherd and went away. It is said that Lord Vishnu was in the form of a shepherd named Baiju and he kept the Shivlinga there.
When Ravana returned, he tried very hard to remove the Shivling but he could not. Now Ravana also understood the Lord’s play and returned to Lanka in anger and Lord Shiva got established there in the form of Baidyanath Jyotirling.
Temple Architecture and Experience
The temple is built with intricate carving style and the holy Jyotirlinga dedicated to Lord Shiva is installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, from which divine energy emanates and devotees perform “Jalabhishek” with the water of Mother Ganga and the whole atmosphere becomes devotional with the chanting of mantras.
How to Reach Baidyanath Dham
By Air
The first way to reach the temple is by air, the nearest airport is Deoghar airport which is very near to the temple and you can also alternatively use Patna airport and Ranchi airport which is around 250 km from the temple.
By Rail
The second way to reach the temple is by rail, the nearest railway station is Deoghar railway station which is very near to the temple and you can also alternatively use Jasidih junction which is around 7 km from the temple.
By Road
Deoghar is well connected by road to all major roads of the state and country and you will easily find regular buses and private taxis for here.
Best Time to Visit Baidyanath Dham
Winter (October-March): The best time for devotees is winter when the weather is pleasant and cool. During this time you will find a peaceful environment which will give you a great spiritual experience.
Shravan month (July-August): The time of Shravan month is very dear to Lord Shiva, that is why this time is considered the most auspicious in which lakhs of devotees come for darshan.
But there is also a risk of heavy rain during this time.
Summer (April-June): This season is very hot which is not at all suitable for traveling. If you are going for darshan then morning or evening time is the best for temple darshan.
Travel Tips for Visitors
Devotees should wear decent clothes in the temple premises to maintain the sanctity of the temple.
Devotees should take care of cleanliness and follow the rules of the temple.
Be careful in the summer season and always carry a water bottle with you during the visit.
Shravan month is very crowded, so devotees should book their stay and travel place in advance to avoid inconvenience.
There are many attractions around the temple like Basukinath Temple and Trikuta Parvat and devotees should not forget to visit them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Baidyanath Temple
Can I visit Baidyanath Temple without registration?
Yes, There is no need to Registration.
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