Baijnath Temple: No Dussehra Here, Due to Ravana's Devotion

• Baijnath Temple in Himachal Pradesh is unique for never celebrating Dussehra.
• This tradition stems from a legend where Ravana, a great devotee of Lord Shiva, briefly placed a Shivalinga at this spot, which then rooted itself.
• Out of respect for Ravana's devotion, his effigy is not burned, making it the only temple in India with this custom.
• Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vaidyanath, the temple was built in 1204 AD and features ancient Nagara-style architecture.

Why It Matters: It explains why Baijnath Temple uniquely doesn't celebrate Dussehra.