Budhanath temple
# Budhanath temple

Baba Budhanath Temple also known as Vriddheshwarnath Temple is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva (Budhanath) and is situated on the Bank of River Ganga at Jogsar, Adampur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India. It is an invaluable heritage of faith. Its glory story is very ancient. This temple, located on the banks of the Ganges, which is fallen on the region of Ang Pradesh, is world famous in the eyes of the devotees.

## About

pread over three acres Budhanath temple is located on the banks of the Uttarvahini Ganga (flowing from south to north) River. Being one of the oldest temples in the region, it witnesses influx of devotees throughout the year. It is about twenty minutes from the main town. Reference of Baba Budhanath can be found in Shiva Purana as Baba Bal Vridheshwarnath. Also, this name has been stated in the first segment of the eighth segments of Shiva Purana. The lingam of this place of worship is self-incarnated nevertheless as to when it came into being is still unknown. Idol of Maa Bhavani can be seen beside the Shivalinga or Lingam.

## Etymology

Budhanath or Bal Vridheswarnath is one of 108 Nath in India.

It is mentioned in the twelfth chapter of Shiva Purana .

## Historical Background And Establishment

After Killing Tadka Sur from Buxar, Vashishth Muni came to Bhagalpur with his disciples Ram and Lakshman. At the same time, in the Treta Yuga, he established the Baba Budhanath temple and worshiped the Shivling. This thing is also mentioned in the twelfth chapter of Shiva Purana . Budhanath locality is also named after this temple.

## Description

Ancient idols of Lord Shiv (Baba Budhanath), Mata Parvati and Shakti Swaroopa Maa Durga and other Hindu gods are installed in this temple.There is Budhanath Ghat at the side of this temple where people take holy bath in River Ganga. Freedom fighter Tilka Manjhi also used to come here to offer prayers for blessings and strength to fight against British.

## How to reach

Budhanath Temple is 1.6 km from Bhagalpur Railway Station. You can reach Budhanath via Train to Bhagalpur Junction in 10-20 minutes. From Bhagalpur junction we can reach Budhanath Mandir via Khalifabagh Market Road and Budhanath Road.

By Air: Deoghar Airport is the nearest functional airport to Budhanath predecessor of Patna Airport.

