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| Deoghar is the headquarters city of Deoghar District in the Santhal Parganas division of the state of Jharkhand, India. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre, having in Baidyanath Temple one of the twelve Shiva Jyothirlingams in India and also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.
Deoghar is a Hindi word and the literal meaning of 'Deoghar' is abode ('ghar') of the Gods and Goddesses ('dev').
Deoghar is located at 24°29′N 86°42′E / 24.48°N 86.7°E / 24.48; 86.7. It has an average elevation of 254 metres (833 feet).
Deoghar has a picturesque location. To the north of the town there is a wood called Data Jungle after a fakir; to the north-west is a low wooded hill called Nandan Pahar; and to the east about 10 miles away there is a low range of hills known as Tiur or Trikutaparvata. There are a number of small hills to the south-east, south and southwest. There are two rivulets Yamunajor and Dharua near the town. The countryside around Deoghar has an attractive set-up with... Read more at wikipedia... |
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| Facts At A Glance |
| Main Languages |
Hindi, Bihari, English |
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| Description |
 Located in Jharkhand, Deoghar is a major Hindu pilgrimage and a famous health resort. It has the ancient temple of Baba Baidyanath, which is one of the twelve 'jyotirlingas' in India. Baidyanath Dham, situated in the Santhal Parganas of Bihar, is a very important piligrim centre. It's famous for the temple of Shiva-Baidyanath and the place is a popular holiday centre.
Deoghar is an ancient town famous for its group of 22 temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Numerous Buddhist ruins are also located nearby. Deoghar has a hospital, a tuberculosis clinic, and a leper asylum and houses several colleges (including a teacher-training institute) affiliated with Bhagalpur University. The Muslim invader Bhaktiyar Khilji made Deoghar his capital in 1201 after the conquest of Bihar. |
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| Location |
 Jharkhand |
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| Best time to visit |
 September to February |
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| How To Get There |
Rail:
The nearest Railway Station is Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar), which is a terminal station of a 7 kms branch line orignating from Jasidih Junction.
Road:
Long distance buses connect Baidyanath Dham with Bhagalpur, Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Tatanagar, Gaya etc.
Local Transport:
Unmetered Taxis, Scooters, Cycle Ricksaws are available. |
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| Attractions |
| Baidyanath Temple, Nandan Hills |
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| Places To Stay |
| Natraj Vihar, Deoghar, Tel. # 22422. Yatrika Baidyanath Vihar, Deoghar. |
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| Tourist Information Centers |
Tourist Information Centre, Government of Bihar, Station Road. Tel # 208;
Tourist Information Centre, Government of Bihar, 26-B, Camac Street, Calcutta- 700 016. Tel. # 247-0821. |
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| Festivals |
| Shravani Festival in Monsoon months. |
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| Shopping |
| Bihar State Handloom Emporium; Santhal Parganas Gramodyog Samittee; Santhal Parganas Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan. |
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| Excursions |
Basukinath Temple (42 kms):
It is famous for Shiva Temple and the pilgrimage to Deoghar is considered incomplete, without paying homage at Basukinath.
Harila Joria (8 kms):
This site is well known for Shiva Temple.
Trikut (16 kms):
It is the source of the River Mayurakshi, which is a prime attraction here.
Mandar Hills (69 kms):
It is believed to be have been used by the gods, to churn the oceans.
Sultanganj(100 kms):
This place is situated between the two banks of the river Ganges. |
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