Champawat Baleshwar Temple, Uttarakhand

Address

Champawat Baleshwar Temple, NH 125, Lohaghat Range, Champawat, Uttarakhand 262523

Diety

Baleshwar

Introduction

An ancient temple of Baleshwar is devoted to Lord Shiva which is located in Champawat district of Uttarakhand. Baleshwar is one of the popular temples in the hill state of Uttarakhand. The devotees from different parts of the country visit this temple and worship Lord Shiva to seek the blessings. The main Baleshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is also known as Baleshwar. There are two other shrines in the Baleshwar temple premises. One is consecrated to Ratneshwar and other to Champawati Durga. The outer walls of Ratneshwar and Champawati Durga shrines are carved with the images of the local deities. Adjacent to the Baleshwar Temple is a “Naula” which is a fresh water resource.

Puranic Significance

An ancient temple of Baleshwar is devoted to Lord Shiva which is located in Champawat district of Uttarakhand. Baleshwar is one of the popular temples in the hill state of Uttarakhand. The devotees from different parts of the country visit this temple and worship Lord Shiva to seek the blessings. The main Baleshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is also known as Baleshwar. There are two other shrines in the Baleshwar temple premises. One is consecrated to Ratneshwar and other to Champawati Durga. The outer walls of Ratneshwar and Champawati Durga shrines are carved with the images of the local deities. Adjacent to the Baleshwar Temple is a “Naula” which is a fresh water resource.

Festivals

Maha Shivarathri is the most important festival of the temple.

Century/Period/Age

10th and 12th century AD.

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India

Nearest Bus Station

Champawat

Nearest Railway Station

Tanakpur

Nearest Airport

Pant Nagar

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