Baidyanath Temple or Baba Baidyanath Dham or simply Baba Dham is one the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. This Jyotirlinga shrine is located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. The jyotirlinga got its name Vaidhya literally meaning ‘doctor’ from the fact that Lord Shiva cured demon king, Ravana as he was the greatest Shiva worshipper. Millions of pilgrims visit to attend Shraavana mela, and the Maha Shivratri is also the famous festival celebrated in the temple.

How to Reach Baidyanath Dham

By Train: Boarding a train is the most adequate way to reach Deoghar. The Baidyanath Dham Railway Station is located 7km from the city. Once there, you can hail a cab or a rickshaw to reach the city center.

By Flight: Deoghar does not have an airport of its own. You can take a flight to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport (Patna Airport) and then avail of a cab or a bus to reach Deoghar. It is located 230 km away from Deoghar.

By Road: Major cities of Bihar and Jharkhand are connected to Deoghar by bus routes. Daily buses can be boarded from Patna and Ranchi to reach the city.