Vaidyanath Jyotirling — at Deoghar, Jharkhand. 9th of 12 jyotirlings. "Vaidya-nath" = disease-remover. Dham of disease-relief.
One of 51 Shakti Peeths — heart part. Both Shiva+Sati.
✦ Mythology
Ravana did fierce Shiva tapasya.
Shiva gave jyotirling to take to Lanka.
Condition: don't place on ground en route.
Brahmin (Vishnu-disguised) took lingam from Ravana.
Brahmin placed on ground. Lingam established there.
Deoghar means: home of gods.
✦ Shravani Mela
Shravan month (Jul-Aug): world's largest mela.
Sultanganj (Bihar) to Deoghar: 105 km kanwar walk.
40+ million kanwariyas.
Yellow clothes. Carry Ganga water.
Mondays special.
✦ Darshan
Hours: 4 AM — 3:30 PM, 6 PM — 10 PM.
Sarva darshan: free.
VIP: ₹500.
Abhishek booking.
24-hr open in Shravan.
✦ Access
Nearest rail: Jasidih (8 km).
Airport: Deoghar (10 km).
Kolkata: 380 km. Patna: 280 km.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
When to attend Shravani Mela?▼
Shravan Mondays most auspicious. 2026 Sawan: 21 Jul — 19 Aug.
Kanwar yatra meaning?▼
Devotees bring Ganga water from Sultanganj. 105 km walk. Offering to Shiva.
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