Home > Travel > States of India > Haleshwar Sthan
Haleshwar Sthan
Haleshwar Sthan is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Bihar. It bears some mythological and historical significance.

Share this Article:

Haleshwar Sthan, BiharHaleshwar Sthan is a pilgrimage tourism site, which is located in 3 km north-west of Sitamarhi District of Bihar. Haleshwarnath Temple is the major landmark in the village. This place consists of an ancient Lord Shiva temple, which is thought to be the first Shiva Linga temple in the state of Mithila. Currently, no archaeological survey has been made at the site but the manuscripts on the stone located in the region are seemingly 7,000 years old. In that place, a large fair called Saavan Mela is held every year, which is organized by the temple authority. This fair is quite popular in Bihar.

History of Haleshwar Sthan
According to some legends, King Janak founded the temple, who began to plough on the site of the temple for rain and in order to find Sita, who married Lord Rama of Ayodhaya. According to another legend, King Videha of Videhas tribe founded the temple.

Visiting Information to Haleshwar Sthan
To reach this place, Patna Airport is the nearest airport to access, which is approximately about 120 km from this place. Sitamarhi Railway Station, on Raxaul-Darbhanga rail route, is the nearest major railway station to this place.

This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com


Share this Article:

Related Articles

More Articles in States of India


East Indian States
East Indian States comprises of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and also the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It defines the cultural heritage, rich historical background and the linguistic unity.
Erode District
Erode District is one of the districts in the state of Tamil Nadu. The district of Erode is having a land-locked area with no sea coast.
Purnia District in Bihar
Purnia District is located in Bihar and extends from River Ganga to Nepal. The district has a rich Hindu history and glorious past.
South Delhi District
South Delhi District is the third largest district of Delhi as far as its area is concerned. South Delhi District is known for its economic, historical, cultural and social significance.
North Indian States
North Indian States formed the cultural and religious unity in spite of having many foreign invasion and the political disturbances from the early era till the British gained supremacy in Indian sub continent.
Kendujhar District
Kendujhar District, spread over an area of 8,240 sq kms, is as varied as the whole of Orissa with waterfalls roaring gorges, mountains and minerals. The manifold expressions of nature in Kendujhar District are considered as unique.
Hooghly district
Hooghly District along the bank of the river Hooghly is one of the principal trading ports of West Bengal.