Baijnath, a small town located in the beautiful Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, is a hidden gem near Kausani. Situated on the left bank of the Gomti River, this quaint town is famous for its ancient temples and serene atmosphere. Bageshwar temple is also near Baijnath Bageshwar is a town in Uttarakhand known for its scenic beauty, temples, and the Uttarayani fair. It's situated at the confluence of the Saryu and Gomti rivers and is famous for the Bagnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The town also serves as a gateway for trekkers to places like Pindari Glacier and is a hub for adventure activities like rock climbing and rappelling.
Baijnath is located in Bageshwar district at 29.92°N 79.62°E, 20 km north of the district headquarters. Its average height above sea level is 1,130 metres (3,707 feet). Baijnath is situated on the banks of the Gomti River in the Katyur Valley in the Kumaon Himalayas. An artificial lake was announced near the temple complex in 2007-2008.
This temple is a 12th century temple of Lord Shiva, which is the most popular attraction of this city. Many legends are associated with the temple. The temple complex with excellent architecture is a monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.Winter is considered a good time to visit Baijnath Dham as the crowds are less during this time and the weather is ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Baijnath Dham located in Deoghar is the only temple of Lord Bholenath. Where both Shiva and Shakti are seated together, hence it is also known as Shaktipeeth. According to beliefs, the heart of Mata Sati fell after being cut in Baba Baidyanath Dham, hence it is also known as Hridaypeeth.
The old name of Baijnath was Keergram. Some people believe that "keer" (parrots) were found in abundance here, so it was called Keergram. Later, its name changed to Baidyanath and then Baijnath.
Friends, I had gone here with my sisters. My sister's school had a 10-day holiday, so we could go for a trip, and the weather here was very cold, it is very cold in the month of June, and it rains.
Friends, there are a lot of fishes found in the river near this temple but nobody had the right to catch these fishes. There are also a lot of pigeons here. People feed the rice found in the puja thali to these pigeons and they These trees look very beautiful and were of different colours. Friends, the view here is so beautiful that I cannot describe it. People here were planting trees here at this time which looked very beautiful.
