Gorakhnath Dham, Manihariगोरखनाथ धाम, मनिहारी
Katihar's main Shiva shrine, a Nath temple near the Ganga with a Shivratri fair.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKatihar, Bihar
Kosi & Seemanchal
Kosi & Seemanchal
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March and 15 February to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyManihari, Katihar
EntryFree
About Gorakhnath Dham, Manihari
The Gorakhnath temple in Manihari is the main Shaiva shrine of Katihar district, tied to the Nath yogi tradition and drawing its biggest crowd at Shivratri, when a fair runs for days. It sits close to the Ganga and the ferry ghat, so the two go together.
What to see and do
- The Gorakhnath shrine
- Shivratri mela
- Nath yogi tradition
- Ganga ghat a short walk away
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