The district of Bageshwar, is a famous pilgrim destination located in the northern part of the state of Uttaranchal in India. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Saryu, Gomti and latent Bhagirathi, the town of Bageshwar is revered as a sacred land, associated with Lord Shiva – the savior from all sins. Plan a Tour to Bageshwar and visit this ‘Abode of Gods’, believed to be blessed with magical powers of liberating the soul from the eternal bondage of birth and death. Located 90 km from Almora, Bageshwar is flanked on the east and west by the Bhileswar and Nileshwar mountains, and surrounded by the Suraj Kund in the north and Agni Kund in the south. Bageshwar attracts numerous devotees and regular tourists with its spiritual magnetism. A tour to Bageshwar will acquaint you with the immense religious, historic and political significance of the land.
The famous pilgrim place Bageshwar in Uttarakhand
Legends mention that Lord Shiva – the Destroyer of the Hindu Trinity, had wandered around Bageshwar as a tiger. Hence, the place came to be known as ‘Bageshwar’ – the land of Tiger Lord. It is an important center for Shiva worshippers. But there are many historic and tourists places in and around Bageshwar as well, which can be visited on tour to Bageshwar.
The Bagnath Temple – an ancient Shiva temple situated in the heart of the town is the most important destination on any tour to Bageshwar. Believed to have been built by the Kumaon king, Laxmi Chand, in about 1450 A.D, this temple is revered by all. Devotees gather here on every Monday of the holy month of ‘Shravan’ to worship the Lord. A massive fair is held here on the occasion of ‘Shivaratri’ every year. Thousands of pilgrims flock to the shrine during the fair. There are also a cluster of temples dedicated to various Hindu deities. Prominent among these are the Bairav temple, Dattatrey Maharaj, Ganga Mai temple, Hanuman temple, Durga temple, Kalika temple, Thingal Bhirav temple, Panchnam Junakhara and the Vaneshwar temple.
The famous pilgrim place Bageshwar in Uttarakhand
Other noted sites worth visit during tour to Bageshwar are the Chandika Temple, Shri Haru Temple lying about 5 km from Bagheswar, and Gauri Udiyar featuring a huge cave enshrining idols of Lord Shiva. Bageshwar is also a popular destination for trekking enthusiasts, and your tour to Bageshwar may also include exclusive trek trips to reach the Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga glaciers.
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BAGESHWAR
Bageshwar
Situated at the confluence of rivers Saryu, Gomti and latent Bhagirathi, lies the holy township of Bageshwar; also revered as the pious land associated with Lord Sadashiva, the redeemer of all sins. As the puranas state, this undoubtedly is a place capable of liberating one from the eternal bondage of births & deaths. With the east and west flanked by the Bhileswar
and Nileshwar mountains and surrounded by Suraj Kund in the north and Agni Kund in the south, this land of Lord Shankar is of great religious, historic and political significance. Since time immemorial, this place has been the symbol of faith for the entire Uttarakhand region. Because of its spiritual magnetism, it has attracted many saintly men and numerous patriots who have always been ready to lay down everything for the sake of their revered motherland.
The temple of Bagnath situated here is venerated by one and all. Devotees gather here on every Monday of the holy month of Shravan to worship the Lord, who is also known as the remover of sorrows. During the fairs of Uttarayani and Shivratri, it becomes very difficult to control the hoards of devotees who come to attend these fairs from far and near.
The Nilaparvat, situated between the rivers Saryu and Gomti is inhabited by all the 33 crore Gods of the Hindu pantheon, the celestial being like Siddha, Gandharva, Vidyadhar, Urvashi etc. and manu sages. Irrigated by the Saryu, the Nilaparvat is held to be more important than the Vindhyachal. Those who desire to embrace death at place between Surya Kund and Agni Kund, become equivalent to the Gods by attaining salvation at the feet of Lord Shiva himself.
During the reign of the Chands, the Shiva temple was constructed at Bageshwar. Legend has it that when repeated attempts to install a Shiv Linga proved futile, it was Shri Manorath Pandey of Palayn village who succeeded in installing the idol after performing penance on the Shivratri. From then onwards, a massive fair is held on Shivratri each year to commemorate the event.
Situated at the confluence of rivers Saryu, Gomti and latent Bhagirathi, lies the holy township of Bageshwar; also revered as the pious land associated with Lord Sadashiva, the redeemer of all sins. As the puranas state, this undoubtedly is a place capable of liberating one from the eternal bondage of births & deaths. With the east and west flanked by the Bhileswar
and Nileshwar mountains and surrounded by Suraj Kund in the north and Agni Kund in the south, this land of Lord Shankar is of great religious, historic and political significance. Since time immemorial, this place has been the symbol of faith for the entire Uttarakhand region. Because of its spiritual magnetism, it has attracted many saintly men and numerous patriots who have always been ready to lay down everything for the sake of their revered motherland.
The temple of Bagnath situated here is venerated by one and all. Devotees gather here on every Monday of the holy month of Shravan to worship the Lord, who is also known as the remover of sorrows. During the fairs of Uttarayani and Shivratri, it becomes very difficult to control the hoards of devotees who come to attend these fairs from far and near.
The Nilaparvat, situated between the rivers Saryu and Gomti is inhabited by all the 33 crore Gods of the Hindu pantheon, the celestial being like Siddha, Gandharva, Vidyadhar, Urvashi etc. and manu sages. Irrigated by the Saryu, the Nilaparvat is held to be more important than the Vindhyachal. Those who desire to embrace death at place between Surya Kund and Agni Kund, become equivalent to the Gods by attaining salvation at the feet of Lord Shiva himself.
During the reign of the Chands, the Shiva temple was constructed at Bageshwar. Legend has it that when repeated attempts to install a Shiv Linga proved futile, it was Shri Manorath Pandey of Palayn village who succeeded in installing the idol after performing penance on the Shivratri. From then onwards, a massive fair is held on Shivratri each year to commemorate the event.
BAGESHWAR TEMPLES
Temples
BAGNATH TEMPLE
At the junction of the rivers, Gomti and Saryu stands a large temple with it's conical tower. Here is the shrine of Bageswar or Vyagreswar, the, "Tiger Lord", an epithet of Lord Siva. This temple was erected by the Kumaun king, Laxmi Chand, about 1450 A.D., but there is an interesting Sanskrit inscription there of a far earlier date. Th temple is flooded with devotees on the annual occasion of Shivratri. This place has a cluster of temples. Prominent amoug these temples are the Bairav temple, Dattatrey Maharaj, Ganga Mai temple, Hanuman temple, Durga temple, Kalika temple, Thingal Bhirav temple, Panchnam Junakhara and the Vaneshwar temple.
BAIJNATH
The temples at Baijnath proper are situated on the left bank of the Gomti. On the way to the main temple, just below the house the Mahanta, is the temple of Bamani (A corrupt form of Sanskrit Brahmani). Tradition of the place says that it was built by Brahmin widon and was dedicated by her to God Shiva. Another story states that a Brahmin woman who was kidnapped by a Kshatriya built. The temple in favour of Shiva for the expiation of her sins. There is an idol of Shiva inside the temple. It has no inscriptions. The construction of the temple does not differ from that of the Tailihata group, so it may also be said to belong the same period. The main temple, dedicated to Baijnath or Vaidhyanatha (a name of Shiva), which gives its name to the present village is situated near the Gomti. The temple is approacehed from the riverside by a flight of steps made of stones constructed by the orders of Katyuri queen. The place was and is a bathing place of the inhabitants who have now made a Kachha pond near the temple. Baijnath is 19 KMs away from Kausani and 26 kms from Bageshwer. One it used to be the capital of the Katyuri dynasty of kings and the place was then called Kartikyapura.
CHANDIKA TEMPLE
A beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Chandika stands at a distance of about half a ilometre from Bageshwar. Every year, the temple bustles with activity as the devout congregate here to offer pujas to the deity during the Navratras.
SRIHARU TEMPLE
Another important temple, the Sriharu temple, is situated at a distance of about 5 kms. from Bageshwer. The devotees believe that prayers for wish fulfilment here never go in vein. Every year, a large fair is organised on the Vijya Dashmi day following the Navratras.
GAURI UDIYAR
This is sitiated 8 kms from Bageshwer. A large cave, measuring 20 X 95 sq mts is situated here, which houses the idols of Lord Shiva.
OTHER TEMPLES NEAR BAGESHWER
RAMGHAT TEMPLE AGNIKUND TEMPLE
RAMJI TEMPLE LOKNATH ASHRAM
NILESHWER MAHADEV ASHRAM OF AMITJI
KUKUDAMAI TEMPLE JWALADEVI TEMPLE
SITLADEVI TEMPLE VENIMAHADEV TEMPLE
TRIJUGINARAYAN TEMPLE RADHAKRISHNA TEMPLE
HANUMAN TEMPLE BHILESHWER DHAM
NILESHWER DHAM SURAJ KUND
SWARGASHRAM SIDDHARTH DHAM
GOPESHWER DHAM GOLU TEMPLE
PRAKTISHWAR MAHADEV
BAGNATH TEMPLE
At the junction of the rivers, Gomti and Saryu stands a large temple with it's conical tower. Here is the shrine of Bageswar or Vyagreswar, the, "Tiger Lord", an epithet of Lord Siva. This temple was erected by the Kumaun king, Laxmi Chand, about 1450 A.D., but there is an interesting Sanskrit inscription there of a far earlier date. Th temple is flooded with devotees on the annual occasion of Shivratri. This place has a cluster of temples. Prominent amoug these temples are the Bairav temple, Dattatrey Maharaj, Ganga Mai temple, Hanuman temple, Durga temple, Kalika temple, Thingal Bhirav temple, Panchnam Junakhara and the Vaneshwar temple.
BAIJNATH
The temples at Baijnath proper are situated on the left bank of the Gomti. On the way to the main temple, just below the house the Mahanta, is the temple of Bamani (A corrupt form of Sanskrit Brahmani). Tradition of the place says that it was built by Brahmin widon and was dedicated by her to God Shiva. Another story states that a Brahmin woman who was kidnapped by a Kshatriya built. The temple in favour of Shiva for the expiation of her sins. There is an idol of Shiva inside the temple. It has no inscriptions. The construction of the temple does not differ from that of the Tailihata group, so it may also be said to belong the same period. The main temple, dedicated to Baijnath or Vaidhyanatha (a name of Shiva), which gives its name to the present village is situated near the Gomti. The temple is approacehed from the riverside by a flight of steps made of stones constructed by the orders of Katyuri queen. The place was and is a bathing place of the inhabitants who have now made a Kachha pond near the temple. Baijnath is 19 KMs away from Kausani and 26 kms from Bageshwer. One it used to be the capital of the Katyuri dynasty of kings and the place was then called Kartikyapura.
CHANDIKA TEMPLE
A beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Chandika stands at a distance of about half a ilometre from Bageshwar. Every year, the temple bustles with activity as the devout congregate here to offer pujas to the deity during the Navratras.
SRIHARU TEMPLE
Another important temple, the Sriharu temple, is situated at a distance of about 5 kms. from Bageshwer. The devotees believe that prayers for wish fulfilment here never go in vein. Every year, a large fair is organised on the Vijya Dashmi day following the Navratras.
GAURI UDIYAR
This is sitiated 8 kms from Bageshwer. A large cave, measuring 20 X 95 sq mts is situated here, which houses the idols of Lord Shiva.
OTHER TEMPLES NEAR BAGESHWER
RAMGHAT TEMPLE AGNIKUND TEMPLE
RAMJI TEMPLE LOKNATH ASHRAM
NILESHWER MAHADEV ASHRAM OF AMITJI
KUKUDAMAI TEMPLE JWALADEVI TEMPLE
SITLADEVI TEMPLE VENIMAHADEV TEMPLE
TRIJUGINARAYAN TEMPLE RADHAKRISHNA TEMPLE
HANUMAN TEMPLE BHILESHWER DHAM
NILESHWER DHAM SURAJ KUND
SWARGASHRAM SIDDHARTH DHAM
GOPESHWER DHAM GOLU TEMPLE
PRAKTISHWAR MAHADEV
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