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Sundarnath Temple, Araria

Historical Shiva temple at Kursakanta near the Nepal border, drawing Hindus from North Bihar and South Nepal

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01 — The story

The story

Sundarnath is a Hindu temple to Shiva at Kursakanta in Araria, Bihar, close to the border between India and Nepal. The place is known as Sundari Math, or Sundarnath Dham.

It counts among the major historical Shiva temples of the Mithila region of Bihar. Its worshippers come from both sides of the frontier, with Hindus from South Nepal and North Bihar coming here to pray to Shiva.

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02 — About

About Sundarnath Temple, Araria

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We’re still writing about Sundarnath Temple, Araria: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

Where it is

Araria, Bihar

26.38° N 87.39° E