INTRODUCTION
Baijnath temple is a small town on the banks of the Gomati river in the Bageshwar District in Kumaon division of Uttarakhand India. The place is most noted for its ancient temples, which have been recognized as monuments of national importance by the archaeological survey of India in Uttarakhand.
Baijnath has been selected as one of the four places to be connected by the Shiva heritage circuit in Kumaon under the Swadesh darshan scheme of the government of India.
Baijnath then known as Kartikeapura was the seat of the Katyuri kings who ruled over an area consisting of combined parts of Garhwal and kumaun in modern-day state of Uttarakhand , India and Doti in modern day Nepal.
ABOUT BAIJNATH TEMPLE
Baijnath temple is a famous for its ancient temples located at an altitude of 1126 mts. On the bank of the Gomati river in the Bageshwar district of uttarakhand. The town draws its name from the baijnath temple. It is one of the important places to visit in Bageshwar ( kumaon region) because of its histroical and religious importance.
HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY
Baijnath temple is a Hazy and
The two long inscriptions fixed
In the walls of the Mandapa
Of temple gives us account of
The temple.
The temple was built in Saka
1126 (CE 1204) by two brothers
Manyuka and ahuka in Devotion
To lord vaidyanath.
The temple is also important for the fact that as per the Hindu Mythology the marriage of lord shiva and Parvati was held at the confluence of Gomati and Garur Ganga River.
The ideal of Parvati in black stone houses at the main temple is worth mentioning apart from that the temple complex is housed many ideal of shiva Ganesh Chandika Surya Kuber Brahma etc.
Work is going to convert the stone filled Gomati river as a lake in front of the temple complex to make it more attractive.
WHY IS BAIJNATH TEMPLE FAMOUS FOR?
One of the most important places to visit in Baijnath is the historically and religiously significant Baijnath temple constructed in the twelfth century.
The temple holds significance because according to Hindu Mythology lord shiva and Parvati were married at the confluence of River Gomati and Garur Ganga.
BEST TIME TO VISIT BAIJNATH TEMPLE
The journey of Baijnath temple can be done throughout the year but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to may.
Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable.
During the winter season the weather of here is cold.
Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season the temperature of here goes down very much.
Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threating landslides.
PLACES TO STAY AROUND
You can quickly located multiple options of guest houses and villas at afforable rates and prices and have the most enthralling stay.
Tourist rest house are the most popular at the OYO hotel baijnath. The cheapest available tariff OYO hotel deals is RS 774.
Book your hotel in baijnath online offer amentites such as color tv a private bedroom telephone 24 hourbed and breakfasts.
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HOW TO REACH THE BAIJNATH TEMPLE
Baijnath is located in kumaon region of uttarakhand just 300 kms from from captial Dehradun 17 kms from kausani 26 kms from Bageshwar 132 kms from Nantial 70 kms from almora 76 kms from raniket 151 kms from halwani.
Nearest Railway station: Kathgodam Railway Station is 144 kms.
Nearest airport: Pantnagar ( currently dysfunct 175 kms.
Nearest international airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport of delhi is 436 kms.
LOCATION
Location almora bageshwar karanprayag RD. Baijnath Uttarakhand 26341.
Bageshwar stands tall on the bank of Gomti river Baijnath temple is situated along side of almora- Bageshwar -Karnprayag road in Bageshwar city.
TRAVEL TIPS
Every hindu temple has an idol of one or more deities inside the sanctum sanctorum.
When you reach there join your hands and bow your head.
Many people kneel down and bow their heads while praying .if you want to offer something at the temple.
You put it inside a donation box.
Temples are a great places for photography nut you should check beforhand that it is not prohibited.
Most of the temple do not allow photographing the idols or photography inside the temple.
Ask your host or locals about the deity. Of the temple timing, for aarti etc.
This would make your experience more enriching.
Whatever your reason is for visiting a temple spiritual religious educational or just for travel we hope you keep these tips in mind and follow them.it would definitely make things easier and enhance your experience of visitng temples in india.
ENTRY TYPE
There is no entry fee to the Baijnath temple you can travel here for free and relax in this claim picturesque.
