Hariharnath Mahadev Mandir, Hariharpur
Temple · Shiva · Hariharpur village, Sitamarhi, Bihar
Devotees come for Jalabhisheka, the pouring of water over the lingam
A Shiva temple in Dumra block with a link to the Ramayana tradition of the region. Do not confuse it with the far better-known Harihar Nath temple at Sonepur in Saran district.
Plan your visit
- Area
- Sitamarhi
- Status
- Coming Soon
Festivals
- Shravan Sombari — the Mondays of Shravan (July–August)
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Guide, car and stay around Sitamarhi
Also around Sitamarhi
- Khatwa appliqué: Bihar's cut-cloth appliqué, once for tents and canopies, now a GI-registered craft of Patna and Sitamarhi women.
- Sikki grass work: Golden marsh grass coiled into boxes and figures that Mithila brides still carry to their new homes; GI-registered.
Nearby places
- Janaki Sthan Mandir, Sitamarhi: Many scholars and religious figures identify this as the place where Sita appeared from the earth...
- Punaura Dham: It is held to be the birthplace of Sita - the field where King Janaka, ploughing during a famine, found...
- Haleshwar Sthan: Devotees come for Shiva darshan at the temple founded at the sacrifice connected with Sita's birth; it...
- Panth Pakar: Pilgrims following the route of Sita's marriage journey stop here at the tree under which she is said...
- Bagahi Dham: Devotees from across India and from Nepal come for its yajnas and for Shiva darshan; it is also the...
Questions pilgrims ask
Why is Hariharnath Mahadev Mandir important?
A Shiva temple in Dumra block with a link to the Ramayana tradition of the region. Do not confuse it with the far better-known Harihar Nath temple at Sonepur in Saran district.
Which festivals are celebrated at Hariharnath Mahadev Mandir?
Shravan Sombari — the Mondays of Shravan (July–August).
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