Baijnath Temple is a revered shrine of Himachal
Pradesh. Located at a distance of 16 kms from Palampur in the Beas
valley, Baijnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the
inscriptions on the walls, Baijnath Mandir was built by the two native
merchants by the name of Ahuka and Manyuka in 1204 A.D. In the porch of
the temple, the two long inscriptions state that before the present
temple, there was a shrine of Lord Shiva at the same spot. 
The structure of this temple gives the hints of the early medieval North Indian style of architecture. This type of structure used to be known as 'Nagara' style of temple. The architectural style has been imbibed from Orissan style, which is very much unique in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The exterior walls of the temple have numerous alcoves with images of gods and Goddesses from the Hindu pantheon.
The structure of this temple gives the hints of the early medieval North Indian style of architecture. This type of structure used to be known as 'Nagara' style of temple. The architectural style has been imbibed from Orissan style, which is very much unique in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The exterior walls of the temple have numerous alcoves with images of gods and Goddesses from the Hindu pantheon.
| Location: | At a distance of 16 km from Palampur in the Beas valley |
| Built by: | Ahuka and Manyuka |
| Built in: | 1204 A.D |
| Dedicated to: | Lord Shiva |
| Significance: | Water of this temple has medicinal properties |
| How to reach: | One can easily reach Baijnath Temple by taking regular Buses or by hiring taxis from anywhere in Himachal Pradesh |