Madhi Nath Temple

Madhi Nath Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Madhinath locality of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the seven ancient Nath temples that give Bareilly its epithet Nath Nagri. The temple enshrines a Shiva lingam and features traditional North Indian temple architecture. It holds religious importance for devotees, especially during Maha Shivratri and the month of Shravan, and is a key stop on the Bareilly Nath pilgrimage circuit.

Visitors can expect a traditional North Indian Shiva temple complex with a sanctum housing a Shiva lingam, a courtyard and prayer halls. The setting is urban and devotional, with daily worship, bells and offerings. Visitors can observe rituals, offer prayers, circumambulate the shrine, and explore the temple premises. The atmosphere is calm on regular days and crowded during Maha Shivratri and Shravan Mondays with increased devotional activity and temporary stalls outside.

Madhi Nath Temple is regarded as one of the seven ancient Nath temples of Bareilly, which together established the city's identity as Nath Nagri. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has long been a centre of Shaivite worship in the region, traditionally visited as part of the circuit of Nath temples including Alakhnath, Trivati Nath, Tapeshwar Nath and others.

The temple holds significant religious importance for Hindu devotees, particularly followers of Lord Shiva. It is an integral part of the Bareilly Nath pilgrimage circuit and sees large gatherings during Maha Shivratri, Shravan Mondays and other Shaivite festivals, reflecting local devotional traditions and community worship practices.