Baidyanath Temple, also known as Baba Baidyanath Dham, is one of the most sacred and revered Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. It is believed that this is the very place where Ravana, the mighty king of Lanka, offered his ten heads to Lord Shiva as a mark of his unwavering devotion, earning Shiva the title of Baidyanath—the Lord of Healing. The temple complex houses the main Shivlinga in a sanctum that radiates deep spiritual energy, attracting millions of devotees, especially during the auspicious month of Shravan. Alongside the Jyotirlinga, Baidyanath Dham is also considered a Shaktipeeth, making it a rare and powerful confluence of Shiva and Shakti worship. It is believed that worshipping here with a pure heart fulfills one’s deepest desires, cures ailments, and liberates the soul from worldly sufferings.
Baidyanath jyotirling, Deoghar
About Baidyanath jyotirling, Deoghar
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Daily Rituals
At Baba Baidyanath Jyotirling, various sacred rituals like Rudrabhishek, Laghu Rudrabhishek, Ati Laghu Rudrabhishek, Panchamrit Snan, Bilwarchan, and Shringar Seva are performed with complete Vedic precision. Each puja is designed to invoke Lord Shiva’s divine grace, bringing peace, prosperity, good health, and spiritual upliftment. Worshipping at this Jyotirling is especially known for healing physical and mental ailments, removing obstacles, fulfilling heartfelt desires, and leading the devotee towards moksha. It is believed that sincere worship here not only grants worldly success but also frees the soul from the cycle of birth and death.