•Someshwar Nath Dham in Areraj, East Champaran, is known as the 'Kashi of Bihar' and is a major pilgrimage and tourist site.
•The temple is mentioned in Shiva Purana and Varaha Purana, and is also called Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple due to the five faces of Shiva on the Shivling.
•A large pond in the temple courtyard is believed to be Mother Parvati's pond, where she ground bhang for Lord Shiva, causing its water to appear in three colors.
•Lord Rama and Mother Sita are believed to have worshipped here after their marriage, initiating the tradition of 'gathbandhan' between the Shiva and Parvati temples.
•Devotees, especially newlywed couples, visit daily to offer water and perform the 'gathbandhan' for marital bliss and to fulfill wishes, particularly for progeny.
