The Baijnath Temple Complex is an imposing 12th-century stone temple cluster situated at 1,126 meters on the banks of the Gomati River in Bageshwar district. Once the glorious capital of the medieval Katyuri rulers (Kartikeyapura), the principal temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vaidyanath (the divine physician) alongside an exquisite grey chlorite stone idol of Goddess Parvati depicted with intricate ornamentation.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
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District
Bageshwar
Circuit / Cluster
Kumaon Heritage Shrines
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva
Altitude
1,126 m
(3,694 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
Direct roadhead access at Baijnath Town
Recommended Season
September to May
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open Year-Round | Closes: Never Closes
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
On-site shrine
Priesthood Lineage
Local Pujaris / ASI Protected Heritage Site
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Roadhead Access
Baijnath Town
Route via Kathgodam: Terminal railway station serving all Kumaon shrines (Jageshwar, Baijnath, etc.).
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