The Devasangha Math, founded by Narendra Nath Brahmacharya is an ashram. It is situated 3 km away from the Baidyanath temple.
The Math has a Navadurga temple which has an idol of Goddess Durga. The temple was built in the year 1955, and a large number of devotees visit the temple throughout the year.
Devasangha Math, DeogharThe Durga Puja celebration is held yearly here. Images of Lord Krishna and other gods are also there in the temple.
Rikhiapeeth is situated in a remote village, twelve kilometers from the renowned temple town of Deoghar, Jharkhand. It is the tapobhumi of the great spiritual luminary and exponent of Yoga, Paramahansa Satyananda, founder Bihar School of Yoga Munger, who is renowned world-wide for his specialized and unparalleled contribution to Yoga, Tantra and the spiritual sciences.
Rikhiapeeth is where Swami Satyananda lived the life of a Paramahansa Yogi, for twenty years performing long and arduous yogic sadhanas before taking Samadhi here in 2009. In keeping with the yogic and spiritual legacy he left behind, the sprawling ashram has evolved into a vibrant epicenter where serious yoga lovers and sincere spiritual seekers from all walks of life, flock to experience the peace, harmony and true joy of living a Yogic lifestyle.
रिखियापीठ आश्रम, DeogharIdeal for those who wish to live yoga rather than just practice it, Rikhiapeeth caters to sincere aspir…
It is known as ‘Haritika van’ where from worshiping matters were collected. There is one temple of Lord Shiva which cannot be over looked from historical point of view. It is said that genesis of this place is related with Ravan.
Harila Jori is located on the north side of holy and very ancient temple of the great Lord Shiva. This is one of the twelve famous Jyotirlingas in India and most revered by the devotees. The Shravani mela also takes place here during the month if July and August. You can have all milk products out here such as Peda, Rabri, Dahi and dairy sweets of various types. This area is full of Haritaki or Myrobalan trees.
Harila Jori Temple, DeogharIt's a mythology that Ravana forced Lord Shiva to come with him at Lanka. Shiva presented a Shiv Lingam to Ravana and told him that first you take this and established this in Lanka, then I will come there, but you have to remember one thing that you have to put this in your han…
Mayurakshi River is a major river in Jharkhand and West Bengal, India, with a long history of devastating floods. kilometres from Deoghar in Jharkhand state. It flows through Jharkhand and then through the districts of Birbhum and Murshidabad in West Bengal before flowing into the Hooghly River. The river is about 250 kilometres.
Mayurakshi River, DeogharMayurakshi though named after its crystal clear water of the dry seasons, floods its valley during the monsoons. Even after the construction of the Massanjore dam, it wreaks havoc with its floods, washing away embankments.
It is a rain fed river. Annual rainfall over the basin varies between 765 and 1,607 millimetres with an average of 1,200 millimetres of which 80 percent occurs during the monsoon season from June to September.
Nandan Pahar is an amusement park built on top of a hill in the district of Deoghar in Jharkhand, India. It is famous as a picnic spot with several activities for one and all. One can have fun on one of the joy rides or go boating in the region or offer their prayers at the Nandi Temple. The park has frequent visitors from nearby localities from almost all age groups because there is something for everyone here. Sunrises are a treat to the eyes as the rising sun sets its rays towards the earth to illuminate every corner of Nandan Pahar. Sunsets are mesmerising too as the sun gently fades away letting the starlit skies take over.
Nandan Pahar, Laugh House, DeogharNandan Pahar is located at a distance of around 3 km from Baba Baidyanath Dham station and 2 kms from deoghar bus stand. The numerous temples on the hill have beautiful idols of Shiva, Parvati, Ganesh and Kartik. The site also has a water tank, which supplies filtered water to the entire de…
Tapovan Hills are located 10km from the Deoghar Town. It is mainly famous for Tapo Nath Mahadev, the temple of Lord Shiva. It is named Tapovan because in the olden days it was a meditation spot (Tapobhumi) for the Nagas.
The site houses a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is popularly known as Taponath Mahadeva. Tourists can witness various caves on this hill, which served as a site for penance of Sri Sri Balananda Brahmachari and Sage Valmiki. One of the prime attractions of the site is the cave, which has a Shivalingam enshrined in it.
Tapovan Shiv Temple - DeogharThere is a cracked rock at Tapovan. In the inner surface of the crack, one can see a portrait of Hanuman. This is an amazing feat as it is practically impossible to insert a paint brush in the crack and draw anything. Below the hill there is a small cemented water body which is called Sukta Kunda (Sita Kunda) by the local people. It is a holy water body. It is said…
Shivaganga, earlier known as Varvoghar kund, was founded by Ravana, when he made a blow with his fist on the earth. At that time a huge water stream came out and formed a pond, which is presently known as Shivaganga. It is also believed that at this site Ravana handed over the Shivalingam to Lord Vishnu, who was disguised as a Brahmin.
Shivganga is a Sacred Pond located 200m from the Baba Baidyanath Temple at Deoghar Jharkhand. Devotees take water from Shivaganga to offer to Lord Shiva at the the Baidyanath Temple. There is a huge Idol of Lord Shiva on one end of Shiva Ganga. Historically, the Pond has never dried up.
According to Ancient Scriptures, when Ravana was taking the Shivalingam to his country Lanka, he felt the urge for urination. He handed over the lingam to a brahmin and went for urination. After urination, he needed to wash his hands and be purified before holding the lingam. When he did not find any water source nearby, he made…
Temple Timings: 7.00 AM till 7.00 PM.
Basukinath is the Second most famous Temple in and around Deoghar. It is located in Dumka district of Jharkhand, on the Deoghar – Dumka state highway and is around 25 km north-west of Dumka.
It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. Basukinath Temple is the main attraction here and it serves as a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. It is said that Basukinath temple is the court of Baba Bhole Nath. In Basukinath Dham, Shiva and Parvati temple are just in-front of each other.
Basukinath Temple, Deoghar-Dumka RoadIn the evening when gates of both the temples are opened then the devotees are suggested to move away from in-front of the gates as there is a belief that Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati meet each other at this time. The temple is situated near the village of Jarmundi and presents an example of local art. This ancient temple houses many other small temple located in its campus area.
Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trikut Pahar (Trikut Hill) is situated on the way to Dumka at Trikut Basdiha in Mohanpur Block of Deoghar District in Jharkhand state, India. 24 kms west of Deoghar, it is famous for its Hill Temples. It is believed that many sages have attained salvation on the top of these hills, known as TrikutIt is the source of the River Mayurakshi, which is a prime attraction here. Natures open beauty and esoteric religious practices are practiced.
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.
TrikuHills, DeogharTrikut Hills contain three peaks and the Highest Peak goes to the height of 2470 ft from the Sea Level and around about 1…
2 kms from Deoghar, there are temples of Radha And Krishna here.This Balanand Brahamchari Ashram is a fine architectural monument for religious purposes. The construction was completed in the year 1940 under the patronage and watchful supervision of Rani Charushila Ghosh of the Pathuria Ghat Royal Family, Kolkata.
It is situated 1.5 k.m. away from Baba Baidyanath Temple. It is a nice visiting spot. This temple looks like the temple of Ramakrishna in Belur. Inside it there are idols of Radha – Krishna. Its height is 146 feet. The amount spent in construction of the temple was about Rupees Nine lakhs (9 lakhs). This amount was donated entirely by Queen Charushila Devi. At the early age she lost her husband Akshay Ghosh and son Jatindra Ghosh. Grieved by the deaths, she left her home and constructed the temple on the advice of Balananda Brahmachari, a saint whose idol is also enshrined in the temple.
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BAIDYANATH TEMPLE
Baidyanath Temple, DeogharThe temple is situated in a spacious courtyard bound by stone walls. In the temple complex are twenty-two other temples. The Baijnath or Vaidyanath temple faces east. The top of the Shiva Lingam is slightly broken, keeping with the legend that it chipped away when Ravana tried to uproot it. For centuries, devotees of Lord Shiva, in the months of July - August undertake a rigorous100 km. pilgrimage on foot, from Ajgaibinath to offer holy water to Baba Baidyanath.
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SHIVAGANGA LAKE
Shivganga Lake, DeogharNear the temple, is the beautiful lake called Sivaganga.
THE CHANDRAKOOPA WELLLocated near the main entrance, this well is said to have been built and consecrated with water from several 'tirthams' by Ravana.
NANDAN PAHAR Nandan Pahar is a small hill on the edge of the town which hosts a famous Nandi Temple and f…
