Itahiya Shiv Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Gorakhpur is the nearest airport, about 100 km away.

• By train

  Siswa Bazar is the nearest railway station, about 40 km away.

• By road

  Reach the temple by the Maharajganj-Nichlaul-Itahia road. Auto-rickshaws and your own vehicle are options.

Why devotees come here

Itahiya Shiv Temple is a Shiva temple in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It was built in 1968-69 by a Mahant, and his samadhi stands in the same premises. Rudrabhishek, mundan and marriage rites are considered especially auspicious here.

Itahiya Shiv Temple stands in Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh, and it is dedicated to Shiva. Rudrabhishek, mundan and marriage rites are considered very auspicious when performed here. The temple is open on all days of the week, and Monday is a special day.

The temple was constructed in 1968-69 by a Mahant. His samadhi has also been built in the premises, so the memorial and the shrine are in one place.

The temple lies about 13 km from Nichlaul, 39 km from Maharajganj and 5 km from Gadaura Bazaar. Huge crowds gather every Monday. Many people also visit during the Shravan month and on Shivratri day. A fair is organized here every year with help from local people. Visitors reach the temple by auto-rickshaw or their own vehicle. The nearest railway station is Siswa Bazar, about 40 km away, and the nearest airport is Gorakhpur, about 100 km away.

Festivals

• Shivratri dayShivratri

  Many people visit the temple in large numbers on Shivratri day, and the Shravan month brings many visitors too.

• Every yearAnnual fair

  A fair is organized here each year with help from local people.

Tips for your visit

• Huge crowds gather every Monday, and Monday is a special day here.
• The Mahant's samadhi stands within the temple premises.

Questions people ask