Sundarnath is a temple of Lord Shiva located in Kursakanta Araria of the Indian state of Bihar near the India–Nepal border, at Sundari Math (Sundarnath Dham). People from South Nepal and North Bihar worship the Hindu god Shiva.[1][2] A Major historical temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Ang Pradesh region of Bihar.
| Sundarnath | |
|---|---|
 Sundernath temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Araria |
| Deity | Lord Shiva (Sundernath) |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Purnima |
| Governing body | Baba Sundernath Mandir Samiti |
| Location | |
| Location | Kursakanta, Araria |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Bihar | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°22′52″N 87°23′37″E / 26.3810182°N 87.3934761°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Nagara |
History
editTheir religious tradition continued from Pandava's last year in exile for Agyatvas (Virata Parva). Legend says that Pandava worshipped Shiva (Baba Sundernath) for their life and safety. They hide their astra, shshtra under a tree before leaving for Virata.
Purnima festival
editEvery Purnima thousands of devotee visit this place, offering worship to Lord Shiva (Baba Sundernath). Makkar Mela starts from the first Sunday of Makar Sankranti every year until the next fourth or fifth Sunday of the month. Maldhari' is important for business and cultural exchange. It starts from Maha Shivaratri and it continues for 15 to 20 days. Thousands of devotees from India and Nepal too visit this place. The development work is in progress to make temple grandeur and attractive.[3]
Connectivity
edit- Railways: Train facility is in the form of broad gauge track. …
- Roadways: Connected with National Highway 57. Buses for most of the districts and internal blocks are available from the bus terminal. …
- Airport: Nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hindi News, Hindi Samachar, हिंदी न्यूज़, News in Hindi, हिंदी समाचार". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "सुन्दरनाथ धाम में नये नंदी महाराज का किया शिलान्यास". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ a b Shilpa (2 November 2019). "Sundernath, Araria". Bharat Temples. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
External links
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