About Chutonath Temple
Chutonath Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Chutonath village in Kisko block of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is locally known as Chutonath Dham and serves as a significant religious site for surrounding villages. The temple features a traditional shrine structure and hosts devotees especially during Maha Shivratri and the month of Shravan. Set in a rural landscape, it offers a quiet pilgrimage and sightseeing experience.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small traditional Shiva shrine in a rural village setting surrounded by agricultural fields and quiet countryside. The temple complex includes the main sanctum with a Shiva lingam, an open courtyard for prayer and gatherings, and simple surroundings typical of a village temple. The atmosphere is calm and devotional, with increased activity during festivals and Mondays in Shravan.
Key highlights
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Shiva temple locally revered as Chutonath Dham
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Traditional village temple architecture with Shiva lingam in sanctum
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Important local pilgrimage centre during Maha Shivratri and Shravan
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Quiet rural setting in Chutonath village, Kisko Block
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Community gatherings and devotional activities during festivals
Culture & Context
The temple is a locally significant Shaivite religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped as Chutonath. It serves as a centre for daily worship and major observances during Maha Shivratri and the holy month of Shravan, when devotees from nearby villages gather for prayers and rituals.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, then road journey to Lohardaga and Chutonath |
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| By train |