Jamui's 5 Mahadev Temples: Where Darshan Eradicates Sorrows

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News18•17-01-2026, 05:31
Jamui's 5 Mahadev Temples: Where Darshan Eradicates Sorrows
- •Giddheshwar Temple in Khaira block, built in 1941, is linked to a Shivling discovery and a dream, with mythological ties to Jatayu from Ramayana.
- •Patneshwar Hill in Barhat block, on Kiul River banks, features Baba Patneshwarnath Mahadev temple, accessible by 104 steps, known for fulfilling wishes and curing ailments.
- •Baba Dhaneshwar Nath Temple on Sikandra-Jamui road houses a self-manifested Shivling, considered a sub-lingam of Baba Baidyanath, attracting devotees from Bihar, Bengal, and Jharkhand.
- •Jhikutiya Mahadev Temple in Singarpur, 4 km from Jamui HQ, is a 300-year-old temple uniquely served by non-Brahmin priests, founded after a dream vision.
- •Ravaneshwar Shiv Temple in Khaira Bazaar, built by Chandel dynasty, is over a century old and a significant center of faith, especially during Sawan and Mahashivratri.
Why It Matters: Jamui district is home to five ancient and revered Shiva temples, each with unique histories and spiritual significance.
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