Baba Nageshwar Nath Temple

Baba Nageshwar Nath Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Pupri town in Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India. Situated near the town centre, it is a prominent local place of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Nageshwar Nath. The temple is known for its traditional North Indian architecture, Shivling sanctum and large gatherings during Maha Shivratri and the holy month of Shravan, attracting devotees from surrounding areas.

Visitors can expect a compact temple complex with a main sanctum housing the Shivling, an open courtyard and smaller subsidiary shrines. The temple is set within Pupri town with paved approach roads and small shops selling flowers, water and offerings. Inside, devotees offer prayers, perform abhishek and circumambulate the sanctum. The environment is devotional and can be crowded during festivals and Mondays in Shravan.

Baba Nageshwar Nath Temple is a long-established Shiva temple in Pupri, regarded locally as an ancient place of worship. It has served as a central religious site for the town and surrounding villages, with traditions linking the Shivling to long-standing local devotion.

The temple is an important Shaivite centre in Sitamarhi district. It holds religious significance for devotees of Lord Shiva, especially during Maha Shivratri, Shravan Mondays and Kartik month, when special prayers, abhishek and fairs are held.