Baijnath Temple
Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
Nestled amidst the scenic Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, Baijnath Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated at an elevation of 1126 meters on the banks of the Gomati River, it lies in the Bageshwar district, roughly 300 kilometers from Dehradun, the state capital. The city of Baijnath itself takes its name from this very temple, which was constructed during the reign of the Katyuri kings who ruled the region between the 9th and 12th centuries. Baijnath Temple, also known as Vaidyanath Temple or the "God of Physicians," is a center of spirituality that attracts devotees from all corners of the globe.