Bihar is one of India's ancient spiritual and cultural regions, with a rich heritage connected to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. For Hindu pilgrims, the state is home to important temples and sacred places associated with Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Goddess Shakti, Lord Surya, Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
From Vishnupad Temple in Gaya and Mundeshwari Devi Temple in Kaimur to Someshwarnath Dham, Deo Sun Temple, Mangala Gauri Temple and Ugratara Sthan, Bihar offers a diverse range of pilgrimage destinations.
Famous Hindu Temples in Bihar
1. Vishnupad Temple – Gaya
Deity: Lord Vishnu
Location: Gaya
Vishnupad Temple is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in Gaya. The temple is associated with the sacred footprint of Lord Vishnu and is especially important for Pind Daan and ancestral rituals. The present temple structure was built in the 18th century by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
2. Mundeshwari Devi Temple – Kaimur
Deity: Goddess Mundeshwari and Lord Shiva
Location: Mundeshwari Hills, Kaimur
An ancient octagonal temple dedicated to Shakti and Shiva. Bihar Tourism describes it as one of the world's oldest continuously functioning Hindu temples and notes its association with ancient temple architecture.
3. Mangala Gauri Temple – Gaya
Deity: Goddess Mangala Gauri
Location: Gaya
An important Shakti shrine and one of the prominent religious destinations of Gaya. It is traditionally associated with the Shakti worship of the region.
4. Maa Patan Devi – Patna
Deity: Goddess Shakti
Location: Patna
One of the important Shakti temples of Bihar and a major religious destination in the state capital.
5. Badi Patan Devi – Patna
Deity: Goddess Patan Devi
Location: Patna
A historic Shakti shrine included among Patna's important religious attractions. Bihar Tourism lists Badi Patan Devi among the city's destinations.
6. Chhoti Patan Devi – Patna
Deity: Goddess Shakti
Location: Patna
Another important temple associated with the religious heritage of Patna.
7. Mahavir Mandir – Patna
Deity: Lord Hanuman
Location: Near Patna Junction
One of the best-known Hanuman temples in Patna and an important place of worship for devotees.
8. Shyama Mai Temple – Darbhanga
Deity: Goddess Kali / Shyama Mai
Location: Darbhanga
A prominent temple of Mithila and an important destination for devotees visiting Darbhanga.
9. Someshwarnath Dham – Areraj
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Areraj, East Champaran
An important Shiva pilgrimage centre. The Bihar Tourism events calendar includes the Someshwarnath Mahotsav among the state's religious and cultural events.
10. Ajgaibinath Temple – Sultanganj
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Sultanganj, Bhagalpur
A historic Shiva temple located beside the Ganga. It is an important starting point for the Shravani/Kanwar pilgrimage toward Baba Baidyanath Dham.
Important Shakti Temples in Bihar
11. Ugratara Sthan – Mahishi
Deity: Goddess Ugratara
Location: Mahishi, Saharsa
An ancient Shakti shrine associated with Goddess Tara. It attracts devotees particularly during Navratri and is an important spiritual destination in the Saharsa region.
12. Chandika Sthan – Munger
Deity: Goddess Chandi
Location: Munger
An important Shakti pilgrimage site and one of the prominent religious attractions of Munger.
13. Chandi Sthan – Biratpur
Deity: Goddess Chandi
Location: Saharsa
A regional Shakti shrine listed among Saharsa's important attractions.
14. Maa Tara Devi Temple – Gaya
Deity: Goddess Tara
Location: Gaya
A Shakti-oriented pilgrimage destination associated with the religious traditions of Gaya.
15. Thawe Durga Temple – Gopalganj
Deity: Goddess Durga / Thawe Bhawani
Location: Thawe, Gopalganj
One of the prominent Shakti temples of northern Bihar and an important destination for devotees.
Important Shiva Temples in Bihar
16. Baba Koteshwarnath Temple – Gaya
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Gaya district
An ancient Shiva shrine situated near the confluence of the Morhar and Dargah rivers. It is included in Bihar's Shiv-Shakti pilgrimage destinations.
17. Baidyanath Temple – Kaimur
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Kaimur
A Shiva temple listed among Kaimur's religious destinations by Bihar Tourism.
18. Singheshwar Sthan – Madhepura
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Madhepura
An important Shiva pilgrimage destination associated with the religious heritage of north Bihar.
19. Brahmeshwar Temple – Buxar
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Buxar
A historic Shiva temple listed by Bihar Tourism among important attractions of Buxar.
20. Garib Sthan Mandir – Muzaffarpur
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Muzaffarpur
A popular Shiva temple and an important local pilgrimage destination.
Famous Sun Temples in Bihar
21. Deo Sun Temple – Aurangabad
Deity: Lord Surya
Location: Deo, Aurangabad
One of Bihar's most famous Sun temples and an important destination for Chhath Puja.
22. Umga Sun Temple – Aurangabad
Deity: Lord Surya
Location: Umga, Aurangabad
A historic Sun temple complex situated on Umga Hill.
23. Surya Mandir – Kandaha
Deity: Lord Surya
Location: Kandaha, Saharsa
A historic Sun temple listed among Saharsa's important attractions.
Ramayana & Sita Pilgrimage Places
Bihar has a particularly strong connection with the Ramayana tradition, and Bihar Tourism has created a dedicated Ramayan Circuit covering important places associated with Rama and Sita.
24. Punaura Dham – Sitamarhi
Associated with: Goddess Sita
Location: Sitamarhi
A major pilgrimage destination associated with the birthplace traditions of Goddess Sita.
25. Janaki Temple – Sitamarhi
Deity: Goddess Sita / Janaki
Location: Sitamarhi
An important pilgrimage destination in the Mithila region.
26. Haleshwar Sthan – Sitamarhi
Deity: Lord Shiva
Location: Sitamarhi
A sacred place associated with the Ramayana traditions of Mithila.
27. Sita Kund – Sitamarhi
Associated with: Goddess Sita
Location: Sitamarhi
A sacred destination connected with the religious traditions surrounding Sita.
28. Ahilya Sthan – Darbhanga
Associated with: Ahilya and Lord Rama
Location: Darbhanga
An important Ramayana-associated pilgrimage destination.
29. Ram Rekha Ghat – Buxar
Associated with: Lord Rama
Location: Buxar
A sacred site associated with the Ramayana traditions of Buxar.
More Important Temples & Sacred Places
- Aranya Devi Temple – Arrah
- Adi Chitragupt Mandir – Patna
- Ashok Dham – Lakhisarai
- Harsu Brahma Temple – Kaimur
- Ami Sthan – Dighwara
- Mandan Bharti Dham – Saharsa
- Kusheshwar Sthan – Darbhanga
- Ahilya Mandir – Darbhanga
- Dungeshwari Temple – Gaya
- Sita Kund – Gaya
- Pretshila Hill – Gaya
- Umga Temple – Aurangabad
- Baba Brahmeshwar Temple – Buxar
- Kameshwar Nath Temple – Darbhanga
- Harihar Nath Temple – Sonpur
- Kali Temple – Muzaffarpur
- Maa Mansa Devi Temple – Muzaffarpur
- Siddheshwar Nath Temple – Rajgir
- Jarasandha-related sacred sites – Rajgir
- Tapovan temples – Gaya
- Guptadham – Rohtas
Bihar Tourism's destination database and tourism publications list many of these sites, including Aranya Devi, Ajgaibinath, Ashok Dham, Baidyanath, Harsu Brahma, Umga, Mangala Gauri, Dungeshwari, Thawe, Koteswarnath and others.
Important Temple Regions in Bihar
🛕 Gaya Temple Yatra
- Vishnupad Temple
- Mangala Gauri Temple
- Dungeshwari Temple
- Sita Kund
- Baba Koteshwarnath
- Tapovan
🛕 Patna Temple Yatra
- Badi Patan Devi
- Chhoti Patan Devi
- Mahavir Mandir
- Adi Chitragupt Mandir
🛕 Mithila Temple Yatra
- Shyama Mai Temple
- Ahilya Sthan
- Ahilya Mandir
- Kusheshwar Sthan
- Punaura Dham
- Janaki Temple
- Haleshwar Sthan
🛕 Shiva Yatra
- Ajgaibinath Temple
- Someshwarnath Dham
- Baba Koteshwarnath
- Brahmeshwar Temple
- Singheshwar Sthan
- Mundeshwari Temple
🛕 Shakti Yatra
- Mundeshwari Devi Temple
- Mangala Gauri Temple
- Patan Devi
- Ugratara Sthan
- Chandika Sthan
- Thawe Durga Temple
☀️ Surya Temple Yatra
- Deo Sun Temple
- Umga Sun Temple
- Kandaha Sun Temple
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