Bagnath Temple in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
Bagnath Temple is located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand state. This is the most famous ancient temple of Kumaon area. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Bagnath temple is the most popular temple of Bageshwar, that is why this city was named Bageshwar. Near this temple is the confluence site of Saryu and Gomti river. By staying in this place as Lord Shiva's tiger, it was known as "Vyaghreshwar", which was later changed to Bageshwar name. This temple was built in 1450 by a Chand ruler, "Lakshmi Chand". To receive the blessings of Lord Shiva, every year every Monday of 'Shravan Maas' and during Maha Shivaratri, a large number of devotees come to the darshan in Bagnath temple.
How To Reach Bagnath Temple
By Air
The nearest airport of Bageshwar is Pantnagar, which is about 188 km from Bageshwar.
By Train
The nearest railway station of Bageshwar is Kathgodam, which is about 154 km from Bageshwar.
By Road
Bagnath Temple is located at a distance of about 3 km from Bageshwar.
Best Time To Visit
The journey of Bagnath Temple can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.
