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Baijnath Temple

Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Overview

The 1204 CE Shiva-as-healer temple — Nagara stonework intact through eight centuries, where Ravana's penance legend forbids Dussehra effigies to this day.

Why visit: Himachal's most perfect ancient stone temple, still in daily worship.

History: Built by merchants Ahuka and Manyuka; inscriptions name them still.

Things to do

›Vaidyanath sanctum
›Nandi with ear-whispers
›Binwa river ghats
›No-Ravana-burning lore

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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round; Shivaratri

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–400

Duration

1–2 hrs

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Within

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