Silhauri
Temple · Shiva, as Shilanath · Silhauri, Saran, Bihar
Devotees come to worship Shilanath, chiefly at Shivaratri
An old place of pilgrimage described in Hindu scriptures, centred on the Shilanath temple.
Plan your visit
- Area
- Sonepur
- Status
- Coming Soon
Festivals
- Shivaratri (February–March)
Tirtham can arrange here
Guide, car and stay around Sonepur
Also around Sonepur
- The Kartik Purnima fair at Sonepur: Asia's largest livestock fair, at the meeting of the Ganga and the Gandak, from Kartik Purnima.
Nearby places
- Harihar Nath Temple, Sonepur: Pilgrims take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Gandak and then worship the Harihar...
- Sonepur Mela: Pilgrims come for the holy dip at the confluence on Kartik Purnima and then for darshan at the Harihar...
- Ami Ambika Bhawani Temple: Believers come from far off to offer oblation at the yagya kund and the well of the goddess
- Chirand: Pilgrims come for the Chyavana-ashrama association and the annual fair; the mound itself draws visitors...
- Gautam Asthan, Revelganj: Pilgrims come for the Ahalya episode of the Ramayana and to bathe in the Saryu at the ashram
- Dhorh Ashram: Devotees come to worship the large lingam at a riverside shrine of archaeological interest
Questions pilgrims ask
Why is Silhauri important?
An old place of pilgrimage described in Hindu scriptures, centred on the Shilanath temple.
Which festivals are celebrated at Silhauri?
Shivaratri (February–March).
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