Baba Harihar Nath Mandir

Harihar Temple is situated on the banks of Gandak and Ganga in Sonpur. This temple is dedicated to Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara).
Baba Hariharnath Shivlinga is the only Shivalinga in the world which has the figure of Shiva (Hara) in half and the figure of Vishnu (Hari) in the remaining part. Both the gods sitting in the same sanctum sanctorum together are called Harihar. It is believed that it was established by Brahma himself to bring Shaiva and Vaishnav sects closer to each other. The mythology of Gaj-Grah is also a proof. There is also a fact that after a long struggle at this very place, there was a truce between Shaiva and Vaishnav followers. According to the story, Shri Ramchandra, while going to Janakpur with Guru Vishwamitra, had stopped here and established Hari and Har. His footprints are present in Ramchaura located in Hajipur. In this area, people of Shaiva, Vaishnav and Shakta sects together take bath and Jalabhishek on Kartik Purnima. Before 1757, the temple was made of timber and black stone blocks.

Baba Hariharnath Shivling is the only such pagoda in the world, in which half of the figure is of Shiva (Har) and the rest is the figure of Vishnu (Hari), both the gods sitting together in the same sanctum are called Harihar. It is believed that it was established by Brahma himself to bring the Shaiva and Vaishnava sects closer to each other. The legend of Gaj-Grah is also proof. There is also a fact that after a long struggle at this place, there was a cease-fire between Shaivites and Vaishnavites at this place. According to the legend, Shri Ramchandra, while going to Janakpur with Guru Vishwamitra, stayed here and established Hari and Har. His footprints are present in Ramchaura, Hajipur. In this area, people of Shaivite, Vaishnava and Shakta sect together take bath and Jalabhishek of Kartik Purnima. Before 1757, the temple was made of timber and black stone blocks.
History
Situated on the outskirts of Sonepur, is the beautiful temple of Hari-Har Nath.History says that this temple was built by Lord Ram when he was proceeding to the swayamvar of Sita.
Having both idols of Bhagwan Vishnu (Hari) and Lord Shiva (Hara), the temple is visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Sonepur Mela
Sonepur comes under the Saran district which is located in the northern part of Indian state Bihar. The Sonepur Mela is one of the popular fairs of Bihar. According to the Hindu calendar month, It is organized every year in the month of Kartik (October-November) by the govt. of Bihar.
Sawan Mela
On Sawan devotees from all over Bihar thronged the Shivalayas. Shiva devotees took bath in Gandak river and reached the Shivalayas and performed Lord Bholenath’s Jalabhishek. Also, the devotees offered obeisances by offering Dhatura, cannabis, sandalwood etc. The whole area was buzzing with the cheers of ‘Bolbaum’ and ‘Har Har Mahadev’.