Baba Baidyanath Dham Mandir in Deoghar, Jharkhand

Do you know that Baidyanath Dham Mandir in Jharkhand is the 9th Jyotirlinga in India? This holy place is visited by thousands of people throughout the year, especially during the Shravani Mela.

My Baba Baidyanath Dham Mandir Deoghar

We visited this place on our five-day Madhupur—Giridih–Deoghar tour from Kolkata. We visited Madhupur Pathrol Kali Mandir, Khandoli Dam, and Usri Falls in Giridih, Naulakha Temple, Trikut Hill, Satsang Ashram, Nandan Pahar, Tapovan, RKM, Nav Durga Mandir, Baidyanath Dham, Basukinath Dham, etc. This article is about Baba Baidyanath Dham. Let’s get started.

Insight of Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar

Baba Baidyanath Dham is the prime attraction in Deoghar. The temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, all of which are located in different places. Baidyanath Dham is 4 km from Deoghar Railway Station and Jasidih Railway Station, and the temple is eight km away.

In 1596, Raja Puranamal Laxmi Narayan built this temple. The Baidyanath Temple is 72 feet high, east-facing, and looks like a lotus. Three gold ships, donated by the Maharaja of Gidhaur, Raja Puran Singh, are placed on top of the temple.

Apart from this, the ‘Punchsula Trishul’ and ‘Chandrakanta Mani’ are placed atop the temple. The ‘Chandrakanta Mani’ is an eight-petal lotus. The main Shiva Linga is about 5 inches in diameter and is placed on a large slab. The top of the Shiva Linga is broken. On the temple premises, many other temples are dedicated to the gods and goddesses.

There are 22 temples in the temple complex, like Saraswati, Kali, Tara Maa, Ganesh, Parvati, Ram-Sita, Manson, Mahakal, Bishweshwar, and many other gods and goddesses. These temples are built in new and old architectural styles. A holy well is situated in the temple complex.

Maa Parvati Temple is situated opposite the Baidyanath Dham temple. This temple is one of the 51 Satipith. Sati’s heart fell here. It is also a very sacred place for the devotees. First, pilgrims offer puja to Baba Baidyanath, and then they offer puja to Maa Parvati.

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Baidyanath Dham Puja

At the temple entrance, visitors enter through a small door to reach the Shiva lingam for ritual. After completing the puja, devotees come to the Mata Parvati temple opposite the Baba Baidyanath temple and do all the rituals. Then, the puja is completed in the traditional way.

For that reason, the Mandir of Mata Parvati and the main temple are tied up with red threads. These unique features and symbols show the unity of Shiva and Shakti.

Baidyanath Dham Temple Timings

The temple is open from 4:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the evening.

The worship started at 4:00 a.m. From 4 am to 5:30 am. The temple head priest offered puja to Baba Baidyanath. That is called Sarkari puja. From 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the local public could offer their puja. After that, the temple was closed. Again, at 6 p.m., the temple was open for the devotees.

Baba is decorated with flowers in the evening, known as ‘Baba’s Rajbesh’. At that time, no puja happened for the general public. This time, the puja is called Shringar Puja. At 9 pm, the Mandir is closed.

Baba Baidyanath Dham VIP Pass

In the Baidyanath temple, you can quickly offer puja to Lord Siva with a Baidyanath darshan VIP card. The card cost is 250 rupees, excluding the priest’s fee. You can get a Baba Baidyanath Dham Vip Pass from the local puja essential shop near the temple. You can also buy Puja Dala for 51 rupees, 101 rupees, 151 rupees, etc.

Note—The temple authority stopped the Baidyanath temple VIP Darshan facility due to the heavy rush on special public occasions, like during Shravani Mela.

Shravani Mela in Baijnath Dham Mandir, Deoghar

Every Year, the Shravani Mela begins in July and ends in August. It is for one monthly fair. Baba Baidyanath Dham darshan is increased from July to August, in Shravan.

Millions of devotees gathered in the Baidyanath Dham Jharkhand temple during this period. As per the report, around 50 to 55 lakhs of devotees visit Baijnath Dham Darshan from July to August.

First, they visit Sultanganj, which is 105 kilometres away from the Baidyanath Dham mandir. In Sultanganj, the Ganges flows towards the north. Devotees collect water and carry it on their shoulders. After, Baidyanath Dham Yatra will start. They walk about 109 kilometres.

Before reaching the Baidyanath Dham Deoghar temple, the devotees first came to Shivganga to dip and purify themselves. Then, they enter the Hindu temple of Baijnath Dham Mandir Deoghar, where the holy water of the Ganges is pouring in on Baidyanath Dham Jyotirling.

How to Reach Baba Baidyanath Dham Deoghar

By Train

Deoghar is about 330 kilometres from Kolkata. Trains to Baidyanath Dham Deoghar depart from Sealdah, Kolkata, and Howrah stations.

It takes 6 to 7 hours by train. Baidyanath Dham’s nearest railway stations are Deoghar railway station and Joshidih. The station is also known as Baidyanath Dham Station; from here, Baidyanath Dham Mandir is 4 kilometres away. Outside the Deoghar railway station, you can get an Auto rickshaw to the Baidyanath Temple.

By Car/Bus

From Kolkata—Esplanade Bus Stand, you can take many buses to Deoghar. From early morning to evening, buses run to Deoghar and Baidyanath Dham. The distance from Kolkata to Deoghar is approximately 321 kilometres via NH19. It takes 6 to 7 hours by roadway.

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Baba Baidyanath Dham History

The philosophy of the twelve Jyotirlingas in Hinduism is highly important. All of these exciting stories are associated with Shiva. The ‘Kamna Ling’, established in Baidyanath Dham of Devghar, is also a symbol of Ravana’s devotion.

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas is also called Baidyanath Dham Shivling. It is situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand. Don’t Miss This Jharkhand place. The name is also known as Baba Baijnath Dham. It is said that Bholanath fulfils all the wishes of coming here.

Story of Baijnath Dham Mandir

According to mythology, Dashanan Ravana practised meditation on the Himalayas to please Lord Shiva. So he cut his head off and placed it on the Shiva Linga.

When Ravana attempted to cut off his last head, Mahadev was pleased and saw him. Then Ravana asked for a boon to take an established ‘Kamna Ling’ to Lanka.

Mahadev was satisfied and accepted his wish with a condition: he would not leave the Shivaling anywhere in the journey. Ravana agreed with the agreement.

After listening to Lord Shiva’s promise to Ravana, all deities were worried. Lord Vishnu asked Varun Dev to enter Ravana’s stomach to break this promise.

On the way to Lanka, Ravan stops at a village for a rest. Also, he was thirsty. At this moment, Lord Vishnu came to Ravana disguised as a local boy named Baiju. Baiju offered Ravana to quench his thirst from the nearest pond. During that time, he can take care of the Shivalinga.

Next, Ravana disappeared, and Biju established the Shivling on the land, after the place was called Baijnath Dham.

When Ravana returned, he made lakhs of attempts, but the Shivlinga could not stand up. Angry Ravana understood this Leela of God and pressed the sibling with his thumb. Afterwards, all the goddesses came and worshipped the Shiva linga. From then on, Mahadev sits in Devghar as ‘Kamna Linga.

Nearest places to visit in Deoghar Baba Dham

• Naulakha Temple
• Trikut hill
• Satsang Ashram Deoghar
• Nandan Pahar
• RKM deoghar
• Nav Durga Mandir
• Basukinath dham
• Madhupur