Complete Guide about Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple
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Location
Baba Baidyanath Dham Shivganga Muhalla, Deoghar, Jharkhand 814112
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Timings
4:00 AM - 3:30 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Entry Fee
No entry fee
Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple
About Baidyanath Temple
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple, also known as the Baidyanath Dham, is revered as Lord Shiva’s most sacred residence. The expansive and gorgeous temple complex, which is situated in the Deoghar division of the state of Jharkhand, includes twenty-one additional noteworthy and stunning temples in addition to the primary Baba Baidyanath temple, where the Jyotirlinga is located.
During the annual Shravan mela, millions of devotees attend the Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple. It is extremely amazing because they travel 108 kilometres to bring water to the shrine from the Ganges River in Sultangaj. The devotees are said to form a continuous line that covers the entire 108 kilometres!
According to religious doctrine, Vishwakarma, the architect of Gods, constructed the Shiva temple. The major temple, the centre of this main temple, and the entrance to the temple are the three distinct elements of the complex. This lotus-shaped structure stands 72 feet tall and faces east. The Maharaja of Gidhaur, Raja Puran Singh, gave three ascending-shaped gold pots for the top, which are shown there. In addition to these containers, there is a “Punchsula,” which is an eight-petaled lotus jewel known as Chandrakanta Mani, and a set of five blades in the shape of a trident.
The central lingam is about 5 inches in diameter and protrudes outward from the slab’s middle by about 4 inches. This lingam’s top is cracked. The temple of Lord Shiva is regarded as the most important one among the several temples in the courtyard that are dedicated to various gods and goddesses. The shrines honour Maa Parvathi, Maa Kali, Maa Jagat Janani, Kal Bhairav, and Lakshminarayan and are constructed in both contemporary and traditional architectural styles. Red sacred threads are used to tie the Maa Parvati shrine to the main temple. This distinctive quality is noteworthy and represents the union of Shiva and Shakti.
The central lingam is about 5 inches in diameter and protrudes outward from the slab’s middle by about 4 inches. This lingam’s top is cracked. The temple of Lord Shiva is regarded as the most important one among the several temples in the courtyard that are dedicated to various gods and goddesses. The shrines honour Maa Parvathi, Maa Kali, Maa Jagat Janani, Kal Bhairav, and Lakshminarayan and are constructed in both contemporary and traditional architectural styles. Red sacred threads are used to tie the Maa Parvati shrine to the main temple. This distinctive quality is noteworthy and represents the union of Shiva and Shakti.
Baidyanath History
Ravana, the demon king, allegedly begged to Lord Shiva for blessings that would grant him omnipotence. He presented each of his ten heads, one by one, as a sacrifice. This pleased Lord Shiva, who healed the hurt Ravana by descended to earth. Lord Shiva was equated to a doctor or vaidhya/baidhya through the act of healing. Hence, Baidyanath is so named.
Another account claims that Ravana, one of Lord Shiva’s greatest devotees, asked him to settle in Lanka. The Shiva Linga would be as effective as his presence, the Lord declared since he was unable to accept that. He stipulated that Ravana was not allowed to set the linga down while transporting it. If he did, the linga would be located at the spot where he set it down. The gods asked Lord Varuna, lord of the waters, to interrupt Ravana’s journey as he was carrying the linga to Lanka because they were worried about what would happen if the linga arrived in Ravana’s dominion. Ravana felt the urge to go to the bathroom after Varuna entered his tummy.He knelt down and asked a Brahmin (Lord Vishnu in disguise) to hold the linga as he handed it to him.
Lord Vishnu set the linga down and vanished as soon as Ravana went to use the restroom. Ravana discovered that he had been duped when he came back. The linga was firmly planted there. With all his effort, he attempted to move it. However, he was unable to. He thus made obeisance to it then and then. It is thought that this location is Deoghar.
This temple also functions as a Shakti Peetha. Following her father Daksha’s yagna (sacrifice or offering), Sati, Lord Shiva’s first consort, set herself on fire. The grieving Lord then wandered the universe with her body. 52 pieces were taken out of it by Lord Vishnu. Deoghar is considered a Shakti Peetha since it is stated that her heart broke there.
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