BAIKATPUR: Bihar

BAIKATH PUR - 2531’30’’:: 85 29’ ‘

Continent---Asia

Country India

State-Bihar

Dist—Patna

Distance from the Country Capital Delhi 1030 km

Pincode 803205

STD code –0612

HASL—

Nearest river – The Ganges.

Approach-It is located at 22km on NH 30 from state capital Patna.So one can arrive here by Rail air or high ways from the other part of the country.Nearest rail head Fatuha is at a distance of about 5kms from the site

Local language—Hindi and Magahi

Lodging and stay ---Short arrangement of stay close to the premises are managed by the pandas (priest) and the management committees..Middle class hotels a few in number are available at Fatuha.However, one can stay in lodging of choice at Patna and manage his visit to the place.

Food—Village type roadside or foot path hotels in hutment are available .They serve local Hindustani specialy bihari rice pulse su bji litti chokha,jalebi puri tea.biscuit.A little improved variety of food can be had at Fatuha.Food of choice can be had at Patna

Drink- Sweet water for general drinking purposes is available. Besides, variety of

Soft and hard drinks of branded company are also available.

Local transport-Luxury buses plying on NH30 from Patna Bus Stand to Bakhtiarpur are available for to and fro movement Besides, Autos and trecker, jeeps and mini bus from Agam kuan Bus Stand to Fatuha and Bakhtiarpur are also quick means of transport.

About the site----The site concerned is mainly religious. There is big old temple of Lord Shiva. Importance of this temple is that Shiv and Shiva(Parvati) both are jointly worshiped in one Shivling. Formerly the temple was situated on the southern bank of the Ganges. Now, the Ganges has receded about 5kms north. A saint always remained on a boat in the water of the Ganges. Management has constructed great cemented boat and temple in his memory on the Samadhi of the saint. New tourist, visitors, pilgrims devotees and worshipers are introduced to this as temple of Naiea baba Temple premises have adequate arrangement for rituals like marriage cremoney, mundan and other local festivities.

Mythological—Local say goes that temple existed since Mahabharat time and the king Jarasandh used to worship this shivling

Visiting period- The site can be visited in all twelve months of the year.

Festive season --Shivratri and Durga Puja etc