Baijnath is famous for its 13th-century temple dedicated to Shiva as Vaidyanath, ‘the Lord of physicians’. The temple is must visit place in Dharamshala. Originally known as Kiragrama, the village lies on the Pathankot-Mandi highway NH20 almost midway between Kangra and Mandi. The distance between Dharamshala to Baijnath is approximately 70 kms. The present name Baijnath became popular after the name of the Shiv Temple. The village is located on the left bank of the river Binwa, a corrupt form of ancient Binduka, a tributary of river Beas. It is one of the very few temples in India where both, Lord Shiva and Demon King Ravan are worshipped. According to the ancient scriptures of Hindu tradition, Lord Shiva established 12 Jyotirlingas, which were pillars that emanated pure light and unencumbered power, across the country as a challenge to Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma; and one of these 12 Jyotirlingas rests inside the famous Baijnath Temple. The temple attracts tourists and pilgrims from all over India and abroad throughout the year. Ancient traditions keep Baijnath residents stay away from Dussehra celebrations and organisation of Ramleela so as to not incur the wrath of Lord Shiva as Ravana was his staunch devotee.
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