Nageshwarnath Temple

Nageshwarnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Theri Bazaar near Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Traditionally believed to have been established by Kush, son of Lord Rama, it is considered one of the oldest temples in the city. The temple enshrines a Shiva lingam and attracts devotees especially during Maha Shivratri. Situated close to the Sarayu River, it is a prominent stop on Ayodhya's pilgrimage circuit.

Visitors can expect a compact, active temple complex in a busy market lane near Ram Ki Paidi and the Sarayu River. The main shrine houses a Shiva lingam for darshan, with a small courtyard and surrounding shops selling flowers and offerings. The setting is urban and devotional, with chanting, bells and crowds, especially during festivals. Visitors can walk around the shrine, observe rituals, and explore nearby ghats and temples on foot.

Tradition associates the temple's origin with Kush, son of Lord Rama, who is believed to have built a Shiva shrine after recovering his father's armlet from the Sarayu River. The present structure is believed to have been reconstructed in later periods and has been restored over time, remaining one of Ayodhya's oldest continuously worshipped Shiva temples.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nageshwarnath and holds importance for Shaivite devotees in Ayodhya, a city predominantly associated with Lord Rama. It is a focal point during Maha Shivratri when a Shiv Baraat procession is held, and is visited as part of the customary pilgrimage alongside Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi and Sarayu ghats.