Shambhunath Temple

Shambhunath Temple
The Shivalinga of Shambhunath
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Saptari
Deity	Shiva
Festivals	Baishakh Purnima and Bada Dashain
Location
Location	Shambhunath
State	Madhesh Province
Country	Nepal
Shambhunath Temple in Nepal
Geographic coordinates	26°37′45″N 86°41′09″E / 26.6291°N 86.6858°E / 26.6291; 86.6858
Architecture
Completed	1996
Specifications
Temple(s)	1
Elevation	78 m (256 ft)

Shambhunath Temple (Nepali language:शम्भुनाथ मन्दिर) is a Hindu temple in Eastern Nepal. The primary deity is Shiva. It is 500 m (0.31 mi) south of the East West Highway section of Shambhunath, Saptari, and draws Nepal and Indian pilgrims, especially in the first month of the Nepali Calendar, Baishakh when a month-long mela is observed.^[1]