Baijnāth Śiva Temple

Vaidyanātha (Śiva) · Baijnath, Kangra · Himachal Pradesh

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A 13th-century Nagara temple facing the Dhauladhar

⭐ Why it is famous

Exquisite stone carving from 1204 CE, and a local tradition of not celebrating Dussehra out of respect for Rāvaṇa, a devotee of Śiva.

Built by two merchants, Ahuka and Manyuka, in 1204 CE; the temple survived the 1905 Kangra earthquake.

Nearest railway station

Baijnath Paprola (BJPL) — 2 km

Nearest bus stand

Baijnath bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Kangra (Gaggal) (DHM) — 55 km

By road

On the Palampur–Mandi road; toy-train from Pathankot.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹2,000	₹4,000	₹9,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping