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Bhayaharan Nath Dham

One of the most ancient and historical shivaling temple in India is Bhayaharan Nath Dham.It is located in Pratapgarh district of uttar pradesh,and situated in a village "Katra Gulab Singh" on the bank of Bakulahi river.Bhayaharan Nath Dham is a popular pilgrimage destination of Uttar pradesh.Bhayaharan Nath Dham is known as "Baba Bhayaharan Nath Dham" or normally as "Bhayaharan Nath."

The shivaling of Bhayaharan Nath had been established by Bhima (Pandav) at the time of Mahabharat after killing the demon Bakasur (Bakasur is an evil in ancient Indian mythology (History of Mahabhart), who killed by Bhima).So that Bhayaharan Nath Dham is not only a temple of Lord Shiva but it is known for glorious memories of Pandavas and Mahabharat.

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