Gupta Dham
| Gupteshwar Mahadev | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Mahashivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Bihar |
| Country | India |
Location in Bihar Location in India | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°45′58″N 83°48′26″E / 24.76603°N 83.80725°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Cave Temple |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
Gupta Dham, also known as Gupteshwar Cave Temple[1], is a natural cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a pilgrim site located in the Kaimur range in Rohtas district of Bihar.[2] The cave is known for a natural rock formation resembling a Shivling called Gupteshwar Mahadev.[3][4]
Location
The cave lies at the foot of the eastern flank of the Chunda (also known as Goptha, Gupta, Gupteswar)[5] hill in the Rohtas Plateau, the most eastern extension of the Kaimur Range.[6]
History
The Gupteshwar Cave Temple is traditionally linked to the legend of Bhasmasura, a demon who misused a blessings granted by Lord Vishnu. According to local folklore, Lord Shiva intervened to protect Vishnu and killed Bhasmasura at this site, giving the cave its religious significance.[7]
See also
Reference
- ^ G, CA Srinivasan Anand (2025-04-15). Taxmann's Mysterious Temples of India – Panoramic Look at 90+ Temples of India with Unexplained Phenomena—Revealing a Compelling Interplay of Faith | Folklore | Architecture | Scientific Insight. Taxmann Publicaions Private Limited. ISBN 978-93-6455-358-2.
- ^ "Gupta Dham | District Rohtas, Government of Bihar | India". Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Bihar, India Superintendent of Census Operations (1965). District Census Handbook, Bihar: Shahabad. Government of Bihar.
- ^ Prasad, Kamla (1997). Geomorphological Studies in India. Rajesh Publications. ISBN 978-81-85891-05-7.
- ^ Geomorphological approaches in applied geography: 44 tables. Gebrüder Borntraeger. 1991. ISBN 978-3-443-21083-0.
- ^ "GUPTADHAM". Grotto Map (in French). Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Monuments of Bihar. Department of Art, Culture & Youth, Government of Bihar. 2011.