In popular myth, it is believed that the father of Sita from the Ramayana built a Shiva temple at this site over which stands the new temple.

Haleshwar Sthan is situated at 3 kilometers north-west of Sitamarhi. As the myth goes, the king Videha had founded a temple of Lord Shiva on the occasion of Putra Yeshti Yajna. His temple was named as Haleshwarnath temple.

This place is believed to be very ancient as the tale goes that Mithila king Janaka who was the father of Sita from Ramayana built this Shiva temple. The stone Shivling at the sanctum is believed to be the original image through which the king invoked Lord Shiva.

The present temple is a recently built structure with a large ground around it for future development. There are provisions for the devotees accommodation inside the temple complex as lot of people visit this sacred place from far and wide. The devotees pour water carried from the river Bagmati or the Punoradham tank. A straight road connects the Punoradham temple with this temple.

At a Glance

A revered Shiva temple in Bihar, Haleshwar Sthan is linked to ancient Hindu mythology and is an important pilgrimage site.

The temple sees a high footfall during Mahashivratri, with devotees performing rituals and prayers in reverence to Lord Shiva.

Best Time to Visit : September to April.

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