Madhubani's Top 5 Religious Sites: Ancient Shiva Legends Revealed

• Madhubani district features Ugna Mahadev, a significant religious site where Lord Shiva is believed to have served the poet Vidyapati.
• The Kapileshwar Temple is known for a Shivalinga discovered either by Kapil Muni during penance or by King Janak while plowing.
• Ekadasha Rudra temple houses 11 Shivalingas, representing eleven forms of Lord Shiva, making it a unique and politically significant destination.
• Videshwar Baba Temple, located in Jhanjharpur, is considered a major Shiva tourist spot, believed to be the younger brother of Baba Baidyanath Dham.
• Shilanath Dham Temple, one of the nine Dhams, is where Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara) are believed to have been born, with Bhairava remaining after a flood.

Why It Matters: Madhubani's religious sites offer unique spiritual experiences and significant tourism potential.