Baba Kusheshwar Nath Shiva Temple
Baba Kusheshwar Nath Shiva Temple
Baba Kusheshwar Nath Temple is located in the eastern district of Darbhanga, Bihar, which is about 70 km southeast of the district headquarters. This temple is also known as Baba Dham of Mithila. It is situated at the confluence of three rivers and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Origin of the Shivling found through excavation
The city was built by King Kushdhvaj a long time ago.The famous Baba Kushehswar Temple located here indicates its ancient history. Thousands of years ago, the area was covered with dense forests, and evidence of this can still be seen today. Villagers used to bring their cows to graze in these forests. One of the cows used to come to a specific spot every day and pour its milk on the ground. The cow’s activity attracted the attention of the herders who began to investigate. One of the herders, named Khaga Hazari, who was of a saintly nature, began to dig at the spot where the cow poured its milk, and he discovered a Shivling. News of the discovery spread like wildfire throughout the forest. Later, Lord Shiva appeared to Khaga Hazari in a dream and instructed him to build a temple and start worshipping and offering prayers there.
It is said that Khaga Hazari built a mud temple at this location and started worshiping here. In the 18th century, Queen Kalavati of Narhan Sarkarpura Dohari had a magnificent temple built here.
When the Tretayuga era was about to end, Lord Rama had two sons Luv and Kush. It is said that Maharaja Kush once visited this place and performed worship of Lord Shiva and his father Lord Rama. Therefore, this place is known as Kusheshwarasthan, which is believed to be the abode of Kush’s deity.
The temple doors open every day at 4 am. There is a sacred well called Chandrakup (well) in the temple complex. It is believed that just by entering the temple, devotees feel a sense of peace. Lord Shiva fulfills the wishes of all devotees who come here.This is also an important pilgrimage site and is famous for the mela of Shrawan, 4th month according to the Hindu calendar system.
