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
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Shravani Somvar Puja ( Baidyanath Jyotirling )
Sawan (Shravan) Somvar Puja is one of the most revered and auspicious observances in Hindu tradition, dedicated to Bhagwan Shiv (Mahadev). Celebrated especially during the holy month of Sawan (Shravan Maas), this puja is performed on every Monday (Somvar) of the month to seek Shiva’s divine blessings, grace, and protection.

Shri Jayadurga Shaktipeeth ashtami mahapuja
Jayadurga Shaktipeeth Ashtami Puja is a highly revered worship performed on the auspicious Ashtami Tithi, dedicated to Maa Durga in her fierce and benevolent form. Performed at Jayadurga Shaktipeeth, one of the sacred sites of Shakti worship, this puja symbolizes the destruction of negativity and the triumph of dharma. It is believed that worshipping Devi on Ashtami fulfills noble desires and ensures her direct grace in the devotee’s life.

Sri Sri Kalika Amavasya Puja(Baidyanath Jyotirling)
Amavasya Kali Puja at Baba Dham, Deoghar is a powerful and sacred ritual dedicated to Maa Kali, the fierce form of the Divine Mother. Performed on the auspicious night of Amavasya (New Moon), this puja is meant to dispel darkness—both external and internal. Devotees offer prayers for protection from negative forces, fulfillment of desires, and spiritual liberation. Worshipping Maa Kali at this Shaktipeeth brings divine strength, fearlessness, and her boundless grace.

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.