Bagnath Temple stands at the holy confluence of the Saryu and Gomati rivers at an altitude of 1,004 meters in Bageshwar. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vyaghreshwar (Lord in the guise of a Tiger), sage Markandeya meditated here and was blessed with Shiva’s darshan. Built in stone nagara style by Chand king Laxmi Chand in 1450 CE, it is the focal point of the historic Uttarayani Mela in January.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Bageshwar
Circuit / Cluster
Kumaon Heritage Shrines
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva
Altitude
1,004 m
(3,294 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
Direct roadhead access at Bageshwar Sangam Ghat
Recommended Season
October to April (January for Uttarayani Makar Sankranti Mela)
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open Year-Round | Closes: Never Closes
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
On-site shrine
Priesthood Lineage
Bagnath Mandir Samiti & Local Bhatt Brahmins
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Bagnath Temple, Bageshwar.
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Roadhead Access
Bageshwar Sangam Ghat
Route via Kathgodam: Terminal railway station serving all Kumaon shrines (Jageshwar, Baijnath, etc.).
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