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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Hindu Temple in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India}}<br />
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{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
|name=Budhanath Temple<br />
|image=Baba_Budhanath_Temple.png<br />
|image_alt=<br />
|caption=<br />
|map_type=India Bihar<br />
|map_caption=Location in Bihar<br />
|coordinates={{coord|25|15|17.1|N|86|58|29.5|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
|country=India<br />
|state=[[Bihar]]<br />
|district=[[Bhagalpur district]]<br />
|location=Adampur, Bhagalpur<br />
|deity=Vriddheshwarnath (Budhanath)<br />
|festivals=[[Maha Shivratri]]<br />
|architecture=Vedic-Style<br />
|temple_quantity=<br />
|monument_quantity=2<br />
|inscriptions=<br />
|established=Treta Yuga<br />
|creator=Vashishth Muni<br />
|temple_board=Baba Budhanath Mandir Committee<br />
|website=<br />
}}<br />
'''Budhanath Temple''', also known as '''Vriddheshwarnath or Baba Bal Vridheshwarnath''' '''Temple''' , is a revered [[Hindu temple|Hindu Temple]] dedicated to [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]] perched on the banks of the [[Uttarvahini Ganga]] (a rare northward‑flowing stretch of [[Ganges|the Ganges]]) in '''Jogsar (Adampur),''' '''[[Bhagalpur district|Bhagalpur]]''' . Widely believed to date back to '''Treta Yuga''', it is counted among the '''108 Nath temples''' of India mentioned in the ''[[Shiva Purana]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=archanasharma24 |date=2024-09-18 |title=Ancient History of Bhagalpur |url=https://echoesoftime.co.in/2024/09/18/ancient-history-of-bhagalpur/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=Echoes of Time |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhagalpur City Guide, Travel Guide to Bhagalpur, Informations on Bhagalpur |url=https://www.bhagalpuronline.in/guide |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250327133231/https://www.bhagalpuronline.in/guide |archive-date=2025-03-27 |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=BhagalpurOnline.in |language=en}}</ref>{{Hinduism}}<br />
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== Etymology ==<br />
'''Budhanath''' or '''Bal Vridheswarnath''' is one of '''108 Nath in India.''' It is mentioned in the twelfth chapter of [[Shiva Purana]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=ShivShankar.in |date=2013-10-03 |title=Budhanath Mandir, Bhagalpur Bihar |url=https://www.shivshankar.in/budhanath-mandir-bhagalpur-bihar/ |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=ShivShankar.in |language=en-GB}}</ref> It is believed that the '''Shiva Lingam''' is '''Swayambhu''' (self-manifested), consecrated by '''Sage Vashishtha''' during '''Satya Yuga''', though its origin remains unknown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=link |first=Get |last2=Facebook |last3=X |last4=Pinterest |last5=Email |last6=Apps |first6=Other |title=Budhanath Temple in Bhagalpur – Information About Baba Budhanath Mandir at Bhagalpur in Bihar |url=https://www.hindu-blog.com/2016/05/budhanath-temple-in-bhagalpur.html |access-date=2025-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-26 |title=Budhanath Temple – I Am Sanatani |url=https://www.iamsanatani.com/budhanath-temple/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Architecture & Temple Complex ==<br />
Spread over roughly '''3 acres''', the temple complex includes deities of '''[[Durga|Goddess Durga]], [[Radha Krishna|Radha‑Krishna]], [[Hanuman]], [[Parvati]]''', and a '''[[Nandi (Hinduism)|Nandi]]''' statue alongside the main [[Lingam|Shivlinga]]. Built in a localized '''[[Nagara Style|Nagara‑style architecture]]''', the temple is known more for its spiritual ambiance than grand architecture; imagery and statues date from around '''1937''', but much of the structure is traditional in design.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shree |date=2025-05-10 |title=Famous Tourist Place in Budhanath Temple Bhagulpur Bihar |url=https://thepipl.com/famous-tourist-place-in-budhanath-temple-bhagulpur-bihar-full-details/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=thepipl.com |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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A shrine for '''[[Bhavani|Maa Bhavani]]''' stands beside it, and local tradition holds that the idol came floating down from '''[[Munger]]''' via the Ganga.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-08 |title=बूढ़ानाथ महादेव मंदिर, भागलपुर (Burhanath Mahadev Temple) – Bhagalpur |url=https://angdesh.com/burhanath-mahadev-temple-bhagalpur/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=Bhagalpur and around - History, Culture, Literature & Tourism |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Festivals & Rituals ==<br />
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* Key observances: '''[[Maha Shivaratri]]''', the month of '''[[Shravana (month)|Shravan]]''', and '''Tuesdays and Saturdays''' are especially auspicious. During Shravan, the temple attracts over <u>a million devotees</u>, who perform '''[[Rudrabhisheka|Rudrabhishek]]''' ([[Abhisheka]] of [[Rudra]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rudrabhishek Puja - Harivara.com |url=https://www.harivara.com/services/puja/rudrabhishek/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Jalabhisheka|J'''alabhishek''']] rituals along the Ganga ghats.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Budhanath Temple, Bhagalpur {{!}} Timings, History, Sightseeing {{!}} Holidify |url=https://www.holidify.com/places/bhagalpur/budhanath-temple-sightseeing-1253438.html |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=www.holidify.com}}</ref><br />
* During '''Durga Puja''', the temple is beautifully decorated. Notably, for three generations, a Muslim family has performed morning‑evening '''shehnai music''' during the festival, showcasing '''[[Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb|Ganga‑Jamuni]]''' communal harmony'''.''' <br />
* Every year, a large '''[[Kanwar Yatra]]''' departs from the temple to '''Baba Basukinath Dham''', involving hundreds of devotees carrying water from the Ganga. Massive crowds gather, reportedly exceeding one million worshippers during peak periods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-24 |title=Arc of the Kanwar Yatra: From Samudra Manthan to churning forces in society today |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-culture/kanwar-yatra-from-samudra-manthan-to-churn-in-society-10130333/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''Budhanath Ghat''' adjoining from the temple complex lies of on the bank of [[Uttarvahini Ganga]]. The ghat serves as a primary point for devotees to engage in sacred rituals connected with the temple’s religious activities.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-24 |title=मनोरम दृश्य: बूढ़ानाथ में मिनी रिवर फ्रंट पर पहुंची गंगा, रोशनी में नहाया घाट, बना टूरिस्ट स्पॉट |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/bhagalpur/news/ganga-reached-the-mini-river-front-in-budhanath-ghat-bathed-in-light-became-a-tourist-spot-131585094.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727082450/https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/bhagalpur/news/ganga-reached-the-mini-river-front-in-budhanath-ghat-bathed-in-light-became-a-tourist-spot-131585094.html |archive-date=2023-07-27 |access-date=2025-07-26 |work=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Budhanath Temple Bhagalpur (Bhagalpur) Tourist Map |url=https://travelsetu.com/guide/budhanath-temple-bhagalpur-tourism/map-view |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=travelsetu.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Cultural & Regional Context ==<br />
Bhagalpur, historically known as '''Champanagari (''' '''Capital of Anga region)''', hosts a vibrant '''Angika culture''', with a rich tradition of folk rituals and festivals. The Budhanath Temple contributes significantly to this ''<u>cultural tapestry</u>'' as a religious landmark of Anga’s legacy and a focal point for regional identity.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bihar Information {{!}} PDF {{!}} Languages {{!}} Politics (General) |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/178038012/Bihar-Information |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=Scribd |language=en}}</ref><br />
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=== Visitor Information ===<br />
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* Typically open daily, with morning to evening visiting hours (often '''5 AM to 9 or 10 PM'''). Visitors are advised to dress modestly and request permission before photographing inside the main shrine.<br />
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== Location and Access ==<br />
The temple is located abou<u>t 1.6 km from [[Bhagalpur Junction railway station|Bhagalpur Railway Station]]</u>, approximately a 10–20 minute rickshaw or auto ride from the station via Khalifabagh Market Road and Budhanath Road . [[Deoghar Airport]] is the nearest functional airport to Budhanath especially for people from south side of Bihar and [[Jay Prakash Narayan Airport|Patna Airport]] is second nearest prioritized for north of Bihar .<ref>{{Cite web |title=Burhanath Temple Travel Guide, Places to see, Attractions - Trodly |url=https://www.trodly.com/india/destination-5000/burhanath-temple |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=www.trodly.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Budhanath Temple Bhagalpur (Bhagalpur) History |url=https://travelsetu.com/guide/budhanath-temple-bhagalpur-tourism/budhanath-temple-bhagalpur-tourism-history |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=travelsetu.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Ghats in Bhagalpur]]<br />
* [[Maa Jaleshwari Temple]]<br />
* [[Ajgaibinath Dham|Ajgaibinath Temple]] <br />
* [[Shiv Shakti Temple]]<br />
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