Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh

32°03′N 76°39′E / 32.05°N 76.65°E / 32.05; 76.65^[1]Country IndiaStateHimachal PradeshDistrictKangraElevation998 m (3,274 ft)Languages • OfficialHindiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN

Baijnath is a town in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is about 50 kilometers from district headquarters, Dharamshala. A temple of Lord Shiva (Baijnath) is situated there giving the town its name.

Geography

Baijnath is a small township in the Dhauladhar range of the western Himalayas, 16 km from Palampur in Kangra District. It is also near Ravana. Other neighbouring towns are Paprola, Kangra (51 km) and Joginder Nagar.

Knowing the Architectural Details

This temple is made from stone, which allows the intricate carvings to take center stage as you walk around the grounds. From an architectural perspective, the temple has an early medieval style with a Northern Indian flair. Truthfully, the temple's design is simple and humble.

Enter the temple from either the north or south entrances. To the east and west are balconies, which allow light into the vestibule. On the interior, the stone walls are home to the temple's history in great detail.^[2]

Baijnath Temple

The main attraction of Baijnath is Baijnath Temple, a temple of Lord Shiva.

Other temples

Other shrines included Mukut Nath temple at Sansal (6 km), Awahi Nag temple (1.5 km), and Mahankal Temple (5 km) at Mahankal.

Tibetan monasteries are located at Sherabling (Bhattu) (5 km), Chauntra and Chowgan.

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  Panoramic view of Shiva Temple of Baijnath
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  Panoramic view of Shiva Temple of Baijnath
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  Sacrad bell (Tall)
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  Inner view
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  Outer view of Architect of Shiva temple

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