Baijnath temple guide
One of the finest stone temples in Himachal, built in 1204 and still in worship.
The Baijnath temple is dedicated to Shiva as Vaidyanath, the lord of physicians. Its inscriptions date it to 1204, and it is built in the Nagara style with beautifully carved panels. It sits right beside the Mandi–Pathankot highway, so almost every trip to Bir or Manali can stop here.
The town is also known for its Dussehra tradition: unusually, Ravana's effigy is not burnt here.
Things to do in Baijnath
- Baijnath temple: Morning and evening aarti.
- Binwa river ghat: Just below the temple.
- Bir and Billing: 14 km away.
How to reach Baijnath
On NH154, 16 km from Palampur and 56 km from Gaggal. The toy-train station is Baijnath Paprola.
Best time to visit Baijnath
All year. Shivratri is the big festival.
Where to stay
Most visitors stay in Palampur or Bir.
Baijnath: questions
How old is Baijnath temple?
Inscriptions date its construction to 1204 AD, making it more than 800 years old.
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