Alakhnath Temple

Alakhnath Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Alakhnath locality of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the four ancient Nath temples that give Bareilly the epithet Nath Nagri. The temple enshrines a Shiva lingam and is associated with the Naga sadhus of Anand Akhara. The complex includes the main shrine, smaller shrines and an ashram, and is a major pilgrimage centre in the city.

Visitors can expect a traditional North Indian temple complex centered on a Shiva shrine with a lingam in the sanctum. The premises include smaller shrines, open courtyards, and an adjoining ashram area associated with Naga sadhus. The environment is devotional with daily worship, aarti, and offerings. Visitors can walk through the temple halls, observe rituals, view religious iconography, and explore prasad and flower shops outside the main gate.

Alakhnath Temple is regarded as one of the oldest Shiva temples in Bareilly and one of the four Nath temples that define the city's historic identity as Nath Nagri. Tradition associates the temple with saint Alakhiya Baba and the Naga sadhus of Shri Anand Akhara, who have maintained the site. The temple has long served as a centre for Shaivite ascetics and pilgrims.

The temple is a major Shaivite pilgrimage site and an integral part of the Nath Nagri pilgrimage circuit along with Madhinath, Dhopeshwar Nath and Trivati Nath temples. It holds religious importance for devotees of Lord Shiva, especially during Maha Shivratri and the month of Shravan when large numbers of devotees visit for jalabhishek and special prayers.