Baba Gauri Shankar Temple: Kannauj's Ancient Shrine Where Shiva Family Resides

• Baba Gauri Shankar Temple in Kannauj, dating back to the sixth century, is one of the district's oldest temples.
• The temple houses a unique Gauri-mukhi Swayambhu Shivling, believed to be the only one of its kind in India.
• Historically, kings like Harshavardhana and Jaichand worshipped here; Harshavardhana's era saw over 1000 priests.
• Legend says Mother Ganga once performed Jalabhishek annually, enhancing the temple's sanctity.
• Known as 'Kannauj ka Nath', the temple attracts devotees nationwide and internationally, especially during Mahashivratri.