Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Main view showing Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Late Medieval Period
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Main view showing Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Late Medieval Period
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Main view showing Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Late Medieval Period
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Baidyanath Temple Deoghar - Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
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Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar (814112), Jharkhand, India, Jharkhand
Built c. 1596 CE

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The genesis of Baidyanath as a preeminent sacred site is inextricably linked to its designation as one of the twelve *Jyotirlingas*, a status solidified around the 8th century CE, though its spiritual resonance undoubtedly predates this formal recognition. Central to its ancient identity is the Puranic narrative recounted in the *Shiva Purana*, detailing how the demon king Ravana, seeking immortality, attempted to transport the *Atmalinga* from Kailasa to Lanka. Through divine intervention, specifically by Lord Vishnu disguised as a Brahmin, Ravana was compelled to place the *Atmalinga* on the ground at this very spot, rendering it immovable and thus establishing the sacred *lingam* of Baidyanath. This foundational myth not only imbued the site with unparalleled sanctity but also positioned it as a pivotal pilgrimage destination within the broader Indic spiritual geography for millennia. While the current magnificent structure largely owes its form to Raja Puran Mal's patronage in 1650 CE, the site's enduring significance attracted continuous attention from various regional powers. The mention of a "Late Gupta Period architecture style" in its description suggests either a stylistic continuity or the presence of earlier structures and influences that informed subsequent rebuilding efforts, reflecting a deep architectural lineage. During the 18th century, the Giddhaur Kings extended their patronage, ensuring the temple's upkeep and expansion, thereby integrating it further into the political and cultural fabric of the region. Even under the British Raj in the 19th century, the temple's administration became a subject of colonial record-keeping and occasional intervention, underscoring its continued institutional

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Built in the Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Late Gupta Period architecture style, Classical Hindu Temple architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.

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