Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand is one of the 12 sacred Shiva Jyotirlingas and a revered Shakti Peeth. During the holy month of Shravan, millions of saffron-clad Kanwariyas walk 105 km barefoot carrying holy Ganga water from Sultanganj to offer on the sacred Shivalinga in Deoghar.
Temple Darshan Timings & Rituals
- Morning Opening: 4:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Sarkari Puja followed by General Sparsh Darshan)
- Evening Opening: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Shringara Aarti and Sandhya Pujan)
Sultanganj to Deoghar Kanwar Yatra
Pilgrims fetch holy Uttarvahini Ganga water from Ajgaibinath Temple ghats in Sultanganj and trek 105 km along the dedicated Kanwar path to reach Baidyanath Dham. Camps and medical booths are set up along the route.