History of Deoghar temple: Meeting place of shiv and shakti

History of Deoghar temple

Deoghar temple located in the state of Jharkhand, is also known as “Baba Dham” and “Baba Baidyanath Dham”. Deoghar, located in the Santhal Pargana division of Jharkhand state, is very famous because of the Baba Dham temple.

It is one of the important pilgrimage sites of Jharkhand. this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The fame of Baba Dham temple has spread far and wide, lakhs of people from India and abroad come here to get the blessings of Baba’s darshan.Sawan Fair is world famous.

The world’s longest fair, Shravani Fair is organized in Deoghar only. Even during Mahashivratri, a huge crowd of devotees is seen here.

Mythological history of Deoghar temple:

According to mythological texts, when Ravana was carrying the Shivling from Mount Kailash to Lanka, Ravana felt very suspicious, then he asked a cowherd named Baiju to hold the Shivaling and went to perform the Laghushanka for several hours, due to which there A pond was formed which is present in Deoghar today.

Here Baiju kept the Shivaling on the ground and went away.When Ravana returned, he could not lift the Shivling despite many efforts. Then he also understood this act of God and he touched the angry Shivling with his thumb and went away.

After which it started being worshiped in the name of Baba Baidyanath, this Shivaling is also called Kamna Ling.

According to another story, the heart of Mata Satti had fallen here due to which it is also called Shakti Peeth and Hridaya Peeth. Coming to this city brings blessings of both Shiva and Shakti. Deoghar is such a temple in the world where both Shiva and Shakti sit together.

Tourist places of deoghar :

There are many major tourist places in Deoghar:—

Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple:

this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas which is called Baba Baidyanath Dham Jyotirlinga.

Nandan Pahad:

It is a beautiful hill, where there is also a park and a lake. Many modern means have been created here for the entertainment of children.

Trikuta Mountains:

This mountain is famous for trekking and ropeway. This is a very beautiful place. If you are coming to Deoghar then definitely come here once.

Tapovan:

This is a religious and historical place, where sages and sages performed penance. It is very picturesque from Kadri, coming to this place gives peace to the mind.

Best time to visit Deoghar temple:

Deoghar is a major religious and pilgrimage site in Jharkhand, famous for the Baba Baidyanath Temple. Devotees come here throughout the year. Every year in July and August, Shravani Fair is organized which is called the longest fair in the world. Big events are also organized during Shivratri, at this time the Devghar is decorated like a bride.

How to reach deoghar temple

By Air
Deoghar Airport: —
It is situated at a distance of about 8 kilometers from the temple. Many auto-rickshaws, taxis and cycle-rickshaws will be available outside the airport to reach the temple.

By Train:—
Deoghar is also a railway station but the main station is Jasidih. Which is situated at a distance of 8 kilometers from Deoghar. Many auto-rickshaws, taxis and cycle-rickshaws are available from outside the railway station to reach the temple.

By Road:—
Deoghar is well connected by road. State transport and private buses run from Deoghar to places like Ranchi, Dumka, Godda, Patna, Kolkata, Dhanbad, Giridih etc. Private Vehicles: Taxi and private car services are also available here.