Deity
Shiva (Harihar Nath)
श्री हरिहरनाथ शिव मंदिर
Harihar Dham Temple
Harihar Dham Temple at Bagodar in Giridih district is a modern Shiva temple complex associated with the form Harihar Nath. It is widely known for a very tall Shiva linga and serves as a notable pilgrimage stop in Jharkhand.
Harihar Dham Temple
Harihar Dham Temple
Harihar Dham Temple
Harihar Dham Temple
Harihar Dham Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Popular local pilgrimage
Jharkhand
Architecture
Modern temple complex
20th century
Location
Bagodar, Giridih, Jharkhand
India
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 1988 AD
- Founder
- Local Religious Trust
- Construction
- 1957 - 1988
- Harihar Dham in Bagodar was built over a 31-year period by a local religious trust and inaugurated in 1988. The main temple was designed in the shape of a giant Shiva Linga, rising 65 feet high. It sits on a 25-acre complex along the Grand Trunk Road.
Significance
- Harihar Dham in Bagodar is famous for housing a massive 65-foot-tall structure constructed in the exact shape of a Shivlinga, widely regarded as the tallest Shivlinga building structure in the world. The shrine is a popular destination for Hindu marriages and Shravani Mela celebrations in Giridih district.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Confirm timings locally
The listed hours are approximate (about 05:00–20:00); verify on arrival, especially on festival days.
Visit early for smoother darshan
Morning hours typically help avoid peak crowds and heat.
Keep footwear arrangements in mind
Use designated footwear areas and carry a small bag if needed.
Carry basic offerings thoughtfully
If you plan to offer items for Shiva worship, keep them simple and follow temple instructions.
Plan short breaks
As it is a temple complex, allow time for walking within the premises and for orderly queues.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
06:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Feb–Mar • 1 day
Maha Shivaratri
Major annual Shiva observance with higher footfall for Shiva darshan.
Jul–Aug • Monthly/weekly during Shravan
Shravan Somvar
Mondays of Shravan are commonly preferred for Shiva worship; expect increased visits.
Varies • Twice monthly
Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh days are traditionally associated with Shiva worship and may be busier than usual.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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