Bagnath Temple (Bageshwar)

India / Uttaranchal / Bageshwar / Bageshwar
Bagnath Temple is situated in the Bageshwar city. It is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built in 1450 by Kumaon ruler, Laxmi Chand, at the confluence of Gomati and Sarayu rivers. It is flooded with devotees on the occasion of Shivratri. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti every year a grand fair (mela in local language) is organized here.
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Coordinates:   29°50'13"N   79°46'21"E
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