Bagnath Temple
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| Bagnath Temple | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Location | Bageshwar |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Lord Shiva |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | South Indian |
| History and governance | |
| Date built | 1450 |
| Creator | Laxmi Chand |
Bagnath Temple (hi: बागनाथ मंदिर) is situated in the Bageshwar city.[1] It is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.
History
The temple was built in 1450 by Kumaon ruler, Laxmi Chand, at the confluence of Gomati and Sarayu rivers.[2] 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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