About Deoghar
Despite being a small district, Deoghar has a lot to offer to visitors. Largely a sacred location known for its Baidyanath Temple and Shravani Mela, it also features several other temples, ashrams, sightseeing, parks, rivers, etc., as well as other attractions. Additionally, it offers possibilities for you to take part in adventure sports like boating and mountaineering. Many tourists travel to Deoghar each year to see the popular Shravani Mela and Dev Sangha Math’s Durga Puja.
Since there are several temples, each with its own tale, the area is notable from a religious standpoint. There are various educational and medical institutes today to enhance the living quality and this is a hallmark of being a well-developed area. In Deoghar, you can get away and spend time in nature. Other tourist locations are well-connected to the city as well.
Top tourist attractions in Deoghar
- Baba Baidyanath Temple: The Baba Baidyanath Temple is one of Deoghar's top tourist destinations and it is one of the holiest abodes of Lord Shiva. Many devotees come to this temple to offer prayers in this revered shrine. The Shivganga pool within the temple complex is considered sacred, and it is said that you can wash off all your sins if you take a bath here.
- Naulakha Mandir: A beautiful place to visit in Deoghar is Naulakha Mandir, which is near the Baba Baidyanath Temple. It is situated at 146 feet and is a replica of the Belur Ramakrishna Temple. The shrine honours Goddess Radha and Lord Krishna. The temple is named Naulakha Temple because it cost roughly nine lakh rupees (9 lakh) to build it.
- Tapovan: This name refers to the well-known Taponath Mahadeva Lord Shiva Temple. There are many caves in this area that serve as reminders of Sage Valmiki's and Sri Sri Balananda Brahmachari's penance. The main draw of this place is the Shiva Lingam.
- Harila Jori: As per the mythology, this is the place where Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu met. Harila Jori draws its name from the fact that this place used to have a forest of overgrown Haritaki Trees (Myrobalan).
- Hathi Pahar or Mahadevatari: This little hillock is known as Hathi Pahar or Mahadevatari. Beneath this hill is a Shiva temple. This hillock's unique feature is that it resembles an elephant from a distance. There is a tiny water stream. All stomach-related ailments are said to be cured by the stream's water.
About Deoghar Airport
Deoghar Airport, also called Baba Baidyanath Airport, is a domestic airport serving this city. The IATA code of this airport is DGH, and the ICAO code is VEDO. From the centre of the city, the airport is approximately 9 km by road, and it is situated in Katia village. Moreover, Deoghar Airport's terminal building is in the structure of the famous Baidyanath Temple.