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Baleshwar Sthan
- Samastipur,Bihar
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Overview
The Baleshwar Sthan Temple is one of the famous temples located at Vidyapatinagar, in the Samastipur District of Bihar. Vidyapati nagar is the place where the great poet and saint Vidyapati Thakur is said to have attained Nirvana. Saint Vidypathi breathed his last in Dekari, which is situated in the Dalsinghsari Taluk of Bihar.
How to Reach Vidyapati Nagar
Airport
The Patna Airport is the closest located airport to the district Samastipur.
Railways
The Harpar Bochaha Railway Station and the Vidyapatinagar Railway Station are the nearby railway stations to Vidyapati Nagar Block. Sathajagat Railway Station and Dalsingh Sarai Railway Station connect the place with nearby towns. The Barauni Jn Railway Station is the major railway station and is around 3 Kms from Vidyapati Nagar.
Road
Vidyapati Nagar lies 35 km south of Samastipur town and 82 km west of the capital city, Patna. Dalsinghsarai town is situated near Vidyapati Nagar. Good road transport system is in place with frequent bus services from nearby towns. Taxis can also be hired to reach the temple through roads.
Temple Address
Baleshwar Sthan,
Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur District,
Bihar, India.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.