BY THE DIVINE NUMBERS
A glimpse into the scale and sanctity of Baba Baidyanath Dham
2,50,00,000+
Visitors Per Year
1,200 yrs
Temple Age
9
Jyotirlinga Number
22
Shrines in Complex
120+
Priests
500+
Volunteers
12 Acres
Temple Area
2
Daily Aartis
EXPLORE THE SACRED
Everything you need to plan your spiritual journey to Baidyanath Dham
HISTORY
The Sacred origins of Baidyanath
TEMPLE STORY
Legend of Ravan and Lord Shiva
TEMPLE TIMING
Daily Darshan and Aarti schedule
FESTIVALS
Celebrate Divine Festivals with us
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Explore Sacred Sites around Deoghar
HOW TO REACH
Travel Guide for Pilgrims
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Sacred origins of Baidyanath
DONATIONS
Contribute to Seva and Charity
GALLERY
Photos, Videos and Virtual tour
NEWS
The Sacred origins of Baidyanath
CONTACTS
Reach the Temple Office
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
From the legend of Ravana to the present day, trace the sacred story of Baidyanath Dham
The Legend Begins
Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, performed intense penance to please Lord Shiva and sought the Atmalinga as a boon.
Establishment of the Jyotirlinga
Lord Shiva manifested as a Jyotirlinga at Deoghar, making it one of the twelve most sacred abodes of Mahadev.
Temple Construction
The present temple structure was built and patronized by local rulers and devoted kings over centuries.
Recognition & Preservation
The temple gained prominence during British rule, with documented pilgrimages and the famous Shravani Mela growing in scale.
Temple Administration
The temple trust was formalized to manage daily operations, pilgrim services, and charitable activities.
A Living Pilgrimage
Today, Baidyanath Dham welcomes millions of devotees annually, blending ancient tradition with modern facilities.
SACRED CELEBRATIONS
Celebrated on Basant Panchami, the sacred Tilkotsav marks the ceremonial beginning of Lord Shiva’s divine wedding festivities
The most sacred night of Lord Shiva, celebrated with all-night vigils, special pujas, and grand aartis at the Jyotirlinga.
The Shrawani Mela is one of India’s largest and most sacred pilgrimages, held every year during the Hindu month of Shravan (July–August) at Baba