Deoghar, famous pilgrimage of Hindus, also known as Baidyanath Dham is a holy city situated beside the Mayurakshi River, in the east Indian state of Jharkhand. Baidyanath Dham is one of the most revered of all Jyotirlingams. Every year lots of devote come to visit Deoghar, specially during Shravan (June-July), the bathe in sacred pool at Shiv Ganga is believed to cleanse the body as well as soul. A beautiful and an important site as per Indian Mythology with lots of temples that have religious significance.
Book a planned tour package for Deoghar from experts with good discounts. Tour package for Deoghar is always better than the self-planned trip. It’s not a well-planned city, so you will find it tough to commute by your own, need of guide is another reason why tour package for Deoghar is necessary, to know about the history of the place you will need a good guide. Also, when you are in an organized tour package you will get a set of equally minded people, who are there for holidays which will make your tour more fun filled, rememberable and knowledgeable.
History of Deoghar
According to Hindu beliefs, the demon king Ravana worshipped Shiva at the current site of the temple to get the boons that he later used to wreak havoc in the world. Ravana offered his ten heads one after another to Shiva as a sacrifice. Pleased with this, Shiva descended to cure Ravana who was injured. As he acted as a doctor, he is referred to as Vaidhya (“doctor”). From this aspect of Shiva, the temple derives its name. It is believed that Shiva first manifested himself as a Jyotirlinga on the night of the Aridra Nakshatra, thus the special reverence for the Jyotirlinga.
The same shrine of Vaidyanath is considered as one of 51 Shakti Peethas, where ‘heart’ of Sati (goddess) fell, after being broken apart by the Sudarshana Chakra of Lord Vishnu, from the body of Dakshayani (Sati), carried by the lovelorn, distraught Shiva, at the location on which the respective temple is built. Since the heart of Sati fell here, the place is also called as Hardapeetha. Here Sati is worshipped as Jayaa Durga (Victorious Durga) and Lord Bhairava as Vaidyanath or Baidyanath. The Maa Parvathi temple is tied up with the main temple, with huge red sacred threads which are unique and worthy of reverence, showing the unity of Shiva and Shakti. According to the stories narrated in the Shiva Purana, the holy Baidyanath temple resembles the unity of souls and thus fits marriage for Hindus.
What to see at Deoghar
Baidyanath Dham
The Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple, commonly referred to as the Baidyanath Dham, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India
Satsang Ashram
Satsang Ashram is a holy place where the followers of Sri Sri Thakur Anukulachandra gather to worship. The Ashram also has a zoo and a museum in its complex.
Naulakha Mandir
The Naulakha Mandir is located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. Famous for the Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple, this temple is just 1.5 km from the main temple. 146 ft high, this temple is edicated to Radha-Krishna. Since its construction cost Rs. 9 lakhs, it is also known as Naulakha (Nine-Lakh) temple.
Tapovan Caves and Hills
Located just 10 km from Deoghar, this place has a temple of Shiva called Taponath Mahadeva and a number of caves are also present there.
Trikut Pahar
Trikut Pahar is one of the most exciting tourist destination in Deoghar, where you can enjoy Trekking, Ropeway, Wildlife Adventures and a safe natural retreat. It is also a popular picnic spot and a place for Pilgrimage. In dense forest on the uphill lies the famous Trikutachal Mahadeva Temple and the hermitage of Sage Dayananda. Ropeway – 140/Head
How to reach: Take train from Howrah reach Jasidih station. From Jasidih take auto and reach Deoghar.