Baidyanath Temple (Baba Dham), Jharkhand
Baidyanath Temple (Baba Dham), Jharkhand

Jharkhand temple timings

Land of Baba Baidyanath Dham at Deoghar, one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and destination of the vast Shravani Mela.

This directory currently lists 3 temples across 3 cities in Jharkhand. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.

Deoghar

The 'abode of the gods', built around the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga.

Rajrappa

Rajrappa is a small town in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, at the confluence of the Damodar and Bhairavi rivers, about 28 km from Ramgarh Cantonment.

Dumka

Dumka is the district headquarters of Dumka district in the Santhal Pargana region of Jharkhand, about 45 km from Deoghar, and is home to the Basukinath Temple, traditionally visited as a pair with Baidyanath Dham.

Circuits and deities represented here

Frequently asked questions about Jharkhand's temples

How many temples does this dataset cover in Jharkhand?

This directory currently lists 3 temples across 3 cities or towns in Jharkhand. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.

Which cities or towns are covered for Jharkhand?

Deoghar, Rajrappa, Dumka.

What is Jharkhand known for in terms of temples?

Land of Baba Baidyanath Dham at Deoghar, one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and destination of the vast Shravani Mela.

Which deities are most represented among Jharkhand's temples in this dataset?

Shiva, based on the temples currently listed.

Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in Jharkhand?

Yes: 12 Jyotirlingas, Shakti Peethas. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.

Is entry free at temples in Jharkhand?

Of the 3 temples listed, 2 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.

Is this list of Jharkhand temples complete?

No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.

How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in Jharkhand?

Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.

How was the information for Jharkhand's temples sourced?

Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.

Do timings change during festivals in Jharkhand?

Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.