Ashok Dham Temple

Getting there

• By air

  The nearest airport is Patna.

• By train

  The nearest railway station is Ashokdham Rly Station.

• By road

  Lakhisarai town is 130 km from Patna. The temple is well connected with the main road of Lakhisarai town, and auto-rickshaws and buses run from the town.

Rules to know

• Dress modestly and remove your footwear before entering the temple.
• Mobile phones and cameras are allowed.

Why devotees come here

Ashok Dham is a Shiva temple in Lakhisarai district, Bihar, also called Indradamneshwar Mahadev Mandir. Its large Shivling is said to have been found in the ground, and the temple is popular for the Mundan ceremony.

Ashok Dham is a Shiva temple in Lakhisarai district, Bihar, also known as Indradamneshwar Mahadev Mandir. Devotees come for its tranquil setting and its large celebrations. The temple is also popular for the Mundan ceremony, held alongside the regular rituals.

Local legend tells of a shepherd named Ashok who grazed cows here. One day, while playing gilli-danda, he is said to have noticed a large Shivling buried in the ground. The record gives 7 April 1977 as the day it was found. On 11 February 1993, the Shankaracharya of Jagannathpuri inaugurated the restructured temple complex.

A temple is recorded on this site from the 12th century, said to have been built by King Indradyumna. The main shrine, Indradamneshwar Mahadev Mandir, stands at the centre, with three smaller temples for Parvati, Nandi and Durga around it. On Maha Shivratri, pilgrims from many parts of India offer Ganges water to the deity.

Festivals

• Shivaratri and the Sawan monthShivaratri and Sawan

  Large numbers of devotees gather at the temple during both.

Tips for your visit

• The temple is lit up at night, and the lighting can be seen from 10 to 15 miles away.
• Ask for Ashok Dham Rajauna Chouki, the locality where the temple stands.
• The postal code for the temple is 811311.

Questions people ask