Sundernath

Sundarnath
Sundernath temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Araria
Deity	Lord Shiva (Sundernath)
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri, Purnima
Governing body	Baba Sundernath Mandir Samiti
Location
Location	Kursakanta, Araria
State	Bihar
Country	India
Shown within Bihar
Geographic coordinates	26.3810182°N 87.3934761°E / 26.3810182; 87.3934761
Architecture
Type	Nagara

Sundarnath is a temple of Lord Shiva located in Kursakanta Araria of the Indian state of Bihar near the India–Nepal border, at Sundari Math (Sundarnath Dham). People from South Nepal and North Bihar worship the Hindu god Shiva. A Major historical temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Ang Pradesh region of Bihar.

History

Their religious tradition continued from Pandava's last year in exile for Agyatvas (Virata Parva). Legend says that Pandava worshipped Shiva (Baba Sundernath) for their life and safety. They hide their astra, shshtra under a tree before leaving for Virata.

Purnima festival

Every Purnima thousands of devotee visit this place, offering worship to Lord Shiva (Baba Sundernath). Makkar Mela starts from the first Sunday of Makar Sankranti every year until the next fourth or fifth Sunday of the month. Maldhari' is important for business and cultural exchange. It starts from Maha Shivaratri and it continues for 15 to 20 days. Thousands of devotees from India and Nepal too visit this place. The development work is in progress to make temple grandeur and attractive.

Connectivity

1. Railways: Train facility is in the form of broad gauge track. …
2. Roadways: Connected with National Highway 57. Buses for most of the districts and internal blocks are available from the bus terminal. …
3. Airport: Nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport.

See also

• Shiva
• Parvati
• Ajgaibinath temple
• Budhanath Temple
• Baidyanath Temple