Bhadeshwar Nath Templeभदेश्वर नाथ मंदिर
Basti's Shiva temple on the Kuwano, with a linga said to be Ravana's.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBasti, Uttar Pradesh
Gorakhpur & Terai
Gorakhpur & Terai
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyBasti town, Basti
EntryFree
About Bhadeshwar Nath Temple
The main Shiva temple of Basti, on the Kuwano river about 5 km from the town centre. Tradition says Ravana installed the linga here. Shivratri and Shravan Mondays are the busy days, and the riverbank is pleasant in winter.
What to see and do
- The Ravana legend
- Kuwano riverbank
- Shivratri and Shravan crowds
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More places in Basti
- Makhauda DhamBasti, Uttar Pradesh · Pilgrimage RoutesWhere Dasharatha's yagya is said to have taken place. The Ayodhya parikrama starts here.
- Chando TalBasti, Uttar Pradesh · Lakes & DamsA big quiet lake south of Basti with winter waterfowl and nobody about.
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