Harihar Nath Temple
Harihar · Sonepur, Bihar
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About the temple
Site of the mythological 'Gajendra Moksha' event Unity, prosperity, and liberation from karmic cycles
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 21:00
- Established
- 1757
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late evening
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Harihar · हरिहर बाबाGoddess ParvatiLord GaneshaLord Hanuman
- Deity form
- Composite Lingam/Idol representing Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiva)
- Religious tradition
- Sanatana Dharma
- Sanskrit name
- हरिहर नाथ मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Sonepur Temple, Hariharnath Dham
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:00 - 21:00
- Break timings
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Special days
- 24 hours during Kartik Purnima
- Festival timings
- Round-the-clock during Kartik Purnima night
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 19:00
- Night aarti
- 20:30
- Special aarti days
- Kartik Purnima and Maha Shivratri
- Ritual schedule
- Holy dip in Sangam followed by Jalabhishek
- Pooja timings
- 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 05:30 AM - 07:30 AM
- Special poojas
- Satyanarayan Katha, Rudrabhishek
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Originally attributed to Lord Rama; Rebuilt by Raja Man Singh
- Construction materials
- Brick, Stone, Marble
- Historical events
- Site of the 'Gajendra Moksha' where Vishnu saved an elephant from a crocodile
- Renovations
- Modernized by various Bihar state government initiatives
- Archaeological importance
- High
- Legends
- Lord Rama built this temple while en route to Janakpur
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 18th-19th Century
- Structure
- Single main shrine with smaller shrines in complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Pyramidical Shikhara
- Mandapa
- Pillared hall for congregational prayers
- Sculptural features
- Stone carvings depicting the Gajendra Moksha legend
- Artistic elements
- Traditional religious murals
- Construction technique
- Modern Masonry
- Unique features
- The Hari-Hara composite deity statue
Festivals & events
Kartik PurnimaMaha Shivratri
- Festival calendar
- Lunar
- Special celebration days
- Magh Purnima
- Cultural events
- Folk theaters and music during the Mela
- Annual events
- Sonepur Cattle Fair
- Peak crowd season
- November - December
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Photography allowed
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Modest
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late evening
- Parking capacity
- 1000+ during Mela
- Parking fees
- Nominal during festival
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Ladoo and Batasha
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