Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga, also known as Baba Baidyanath Dham, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. It is located in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, and attracts millions of devotees every year. Legend has it that Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, worshipped Lord Shiva at this site and obtained the blessings of the Lord. It is said that the temple was built by the demon king Ravana himself, and the Lingam (the symbol of Lord Shiva) was installed by Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana during their exile. The temple has a rich history and has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. The present structure dates back to the 18th century, and is a fine example of the North Indian Nagara style of architecture. The temple complex includes several smaller shrines dedicated to other deities, and a large pond called the Shivaganga. The Lingam at Vaidyanath is unique in that it is made of a combination of five m
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