Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga
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📍 Deoghar, Jharkhand
⭐ Featured National SignificanceLocated in Deoghar, Jharkhand, Vaidyanath Temple is known as the "Temple of the Divine Physician" where Lord Shiva is worshipped as the supreme healer and physician of the universe.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Vaidyanath (Shiva)
Jyotirlinga
Jyotirlinga, Vaidyanath, Divine Physician
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The temple is believed to have miraculous healing powers and can cure all diseases and ailments. Lord Vaidyanath is considered the divine physician who can heal both physical and spiritual suffering.
The temple is famous for miraculous healings and cures of chronic diseases. Many devotees have reported complete recovery from serious ailments after praying here. The temple is particularly powerful for mental health and spiritual healing.
Kanwar Yatra during Shravan month, offering Ganga water to the lingam, performing special health-related prayers, offering bilva leaves, participating in healing rituals, and seeking blessings for good health.
Complete healing from diseases, good health and longevity, mental peace, spiritual healing, protection from ailments, divine grace for medical treatments, and overall well-being.
📖 About Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga
Vaidyanath Temple, located in Deoghar, Jharkhand, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is renowned as the abode of Vaidyanath, meaning the "Divine Physician" or "Lord of Physicians." According to Hindu mythology, this is where Ravana worshipped Lord Shiva and offered his ten heads as sacrifice, after which Shiva granted him immense power. The temple is famous for its healing powers and is visited by millions of devotees seeking cure from diseases and ailments. The temple complex houses 22 temples dedicated to various deities. During the holy month of Shravan, millions of devotees undertake the Kanwar Yatra, carrying holy water from the Ganges to offer at this temple.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Ancient Indian Temple Style (9th-10th Century CE)
Ancient temple architecture with multiple temples in complex, beautiful stone carvings, large temple campus with 22 temples, and impressive main temple structure
Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga, 22 temple deities, healing ceremony areas, sacred pools, and ancient sculptures
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Shravan Month: July-August (peak Kanwar Yatra period), Maha Shivaratri: February-March
Daily healing prayers, Kanwar Yatra processions, special medical prayer ceremonies, health blessing rituals
Shravan month mass pilgrimage, monsoon season healing rituals, winter health camps
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Special healing prayers, Ganga water abhishekam, medical blessing rituals, daily pujas for health, and Kanwar water offering ceremonies
Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage during Shravan, healing ritual ceremonies, mass prayer gatherings for health, and medical miracle testimonials
Healing prasadam including special medicinal offerings, blessed water, fruits, and health-beneficial food items
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional Indian attire preferred. Modest clothing required. During Kanwar Yatra, saffron colored clothes are common. Remove footwear before entering.
Main temple accessible with some crowding during peak times. Special arrangements for elderly and disabled devotees during festivals.
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🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Vaidyanath (Shiva)
Jyotirlinga
4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Deoghar, Jharkhand
Vaidyanath Temple, Deoghar, Jharkhand 814112, India
✈️ How to Reach
Patna Airport (281 km)
Jasidih Railway Station (7 km)
Deoghar Bus Stand (2 km)
By Road: Connected via NH-2 and state highways. Special bus services during Kanwar Yatra. By Train: Jasidih is nearest railway station.
🏨 Accommodation
Numerous hotels, guest houses, and dharamshalas available. Special accommodations arranged during Kanwar Yatra season.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Trikut Hill, Nandan Pahar, Satsang Ashram, Tapovan, and Rikhia Ashram
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.