Bagnath Temple | |
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बागनाथ थान | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Bageshwar |
Deity | Shiva |
Festivals | Diwali , Shiv ratri and Uttarayani Fair |
Location | |
Location | Bageshwar |
State | Uttarakhand |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 29°50′12″N 79°49′21″E / 29.83667°N 79.82250°E |
Architecture | |
Type | nagara |
Creator | Laxmi Chand |
Completed | 1602 |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Monument(s) | 3 including (bagnath temple, lord shiva statue, confluence of 2 rivers) |
Elevation | 1,004 m (3,294 ft) |
Bagnath Temple (Kumaoni: बागनाथ थान) is an ancient shrine dedicated to Shiva, situated in the Bageshwar city at the confluence of Sarayu and Gomati rivers.[1][2] Bagnath Temple is festooned with bells of all sizes and features impressive carvings.[3] It is the most famous Temple in Bageshwar District.[4] It is flooded with devotees on the occasion of Shivratri.[5] The city of Bageshwar gets its name from this Temple.[6][7]