Sohagra Dham

Getting there

• By train

  Take a train to Siwan railway station, which is well connected to various cities of the country. From there the journey continues by road.

• By road

  The road route runs from Siwan via Mairwa and Darauli. The temple is 39 km from the Siwan district headquarters.

Why devotees come here

Sohagra Dham is a Shiva temple in Guttani block of Siwan district, Bihar. It sits on the border with Uttar Pradesh, and its huge Shivling draws devotees who come to offer jalabhishek, the pouring of water over the lingam. The temple is one of the mythological places of the region.

Devotees believe that worship at Sohagra Dham fulfils wishes, including the wish for a husband and a child. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, worshipped here as Bholenath. Legend says Usha, daughter of Baanasur and a friend of the monster Raj Ravan, got the huge Shivling during a tour.

Raja Hansnath built the huge temple, and it became known as Baba Hans Nath. The huge Shivling is installed in the Baba Hans Nath Temple. Local priests say the temple belongs to the Dwapar era. Traditions also say the huge Shivling appeared on its own. There is no clear record of when the ancient Shiva temple was first built.

The temple lies in Guttani block of Siwan district, which is in the western part of Bihar. The district government page lists it among the mythological places of the region. It sits on the border with Uttar Pradesh. Local priests also share the stories and beliefs that people tell about the temple.

Festivals

• Mahashivaratri and the Savan monthMahashivaratri and Sawan month

  Devotees come from distant places to offer jalabhishek, pouring water over the Shivling. The Savan month is a special centre of faith for the temple.

Tips for your visit

• Mondays draw a huge crowd of devotees for jalabhishek of the Shivling.
• Most visitors are women and young women, the district page says.

Questions people ask