Bagnath Temple
| Bagnath Temple | |
|---|---|
बागनाथ थान | |
Bagnath Temple jai shiv in Bageshwar | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bageshwar |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Diwali, Shiv ratri and Uttarayani Fair |
| Location | |
| Location | Bageshwar |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 29°50′12″N 79°49′21″E / 29.83667°N 79.82250°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | nagara |
| Creator | Laxmi Chand |
| Completed | 1602 |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Monument(s) | 3 including (bagnath temple, lord shiva statue, confluence of 2 rivers) |
| Elevation | 1,004 m (3,294 ft) |
Bagnath Temple (Kumaoni: बागनाथ थान) is an ancient shrine dedicated to Shiva, situated in the Bageshwar city at the confluence of Sarayu and Gomati rivers. Bagnath Temple is festooned with bells of all sizes and features impressive carvings. It is the most famous Temple in Bageshwar District. It is flooded with devotees on the occasion of Shivratri. The city of Bageshwar gets its name from this Temple.