Baleshwar Nath Templeबालेश्वर नाथ मंदिर
The Shiva shrine Ballia is named after, a ten-minute walk from the Bhrigu temple.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBallia, Uttar Pradesh
Purvanchal
Purvanchal
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March and 15 February to 10 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyBallia city, Ballia Junction
EntryFree
About Baleshwar Nath Temple
The Shiva temple that Ballia is said to take its name from, in the middle of town. It is a small, busy neighbourhood shrine rather than a monument, with Shravan Mondays and Mahashivratri the crowded days. Ten minutes from the Bhrigu temple and easily done together.
What to see and do
- The old Shiva shrine
- Shravan Monday crowds
- Mahashivratri
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