BhaktiVedAbout the temple
Here Shiva is worshipped as Vaidyanatha, the divine physician. In Shravan, lakhs of kanwariyas walk here carrying Ganga water from Sultanganj.
The legend
Ravana, carrying a linga from Kailasa to Lanka, was forced to set it down on the way, and it stayed fixed here. Shiva healed Ravana's wounds as a physician, the story goes, hence the name Vaidyanatha.
What makes it special
- Shravani Mela: the roughly 105 km kanwar walk from Sultanganj
- The Jaya Durga Shakti Peetha in the same complex
Main festivals
How to reach
- 🚆 Nearest railway station
- Jasidih Junction (about 7 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport
- Deoghar airport
Before you go
Following the stotram's words 'Paralyam Vaidyanatham', many devotees regard Parli Vaijnath in Maharashtra as this Jyotirlinga instead.
Darshan and seva timings change with the season and festivals. Confirm them with the temple's official website or office before you travel.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Baidyanath Jyotirlinga (Deoghar)?
Baidyanath Jyotirlinga (Deoghar) is in Deoghar, Deoghar, Jharkhand.
Who is the presiding deity at Baidyanath Jyotirlinga (Deoghar)?
Sri Baidyanath (Shiva).
How do I reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga (Deoghar)?
Nearest railway station: Jasidih Junction (about 7 km). Nearest airport: Deoghar airport.
What is the best time to visit Baidyanath Jyotirlinga (Deoghar)?
October to March; Shravan is extremely crowded.
What are the darshan timings at Baidyanath Jyotirlinga (Deoghar)?
Darshan and seva timings change with the season and festivals. Confirm them with the temple's official website or office before you travel.