Bagnath Temple

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Bagnath Temple
Location
Country:	India
State:	Uttarakhand
Location:	Bageshwar
Architecture and culture
Primary deity:	Lord Shiva
Architectural styles:	South Indian
History
Date built: (Current structure)	1450
Creator:	Laxmi Chand

Bagnath Temple (hi: बागनाथ मंदिर) is situated in the Bageshwar city.^[1] It is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

History

The temple was built in 1450 by Kumaon ruler, Laxmi Chand, at the confluence of Gomati and Sarayu rivers.^[2] It is flooded with devotees on the occasion of Shivratri. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti every year a grand fair (mela in local language) is organized here.

References

↑ "Bagnath temple". travelomy.com.
↑ "Bagnath Temple (Bageshwar)". onlytravelguide.com.

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