| Bagnath Temple | |
|---|---|
बागनाथ थान | |
.jpg) Bagnath Temple jai shiv in Bageshwar | |
| 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]
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