Bhimshankar Temple (), also known as Dharahara Mahadev Mandir and Bhimshankar Mahadev Sthan, is a Hindu temple, dedicated to the lord Shiva. This temple is located at Dharahara village, near Raghopur, Supaul district, Bihar, India. There is no factual evidence of the establishment of this temple, but it is believed that the temple has existed since the Mahabharata period. The temple was renovated in the 20th century.
The number of devotees turned higher during festivals like Maha Shivaratri, Shraavana, Naga Panchami, Kartik Purnima.
Architecture The temple's architectural style is Tirhut Shikhara, a widely used style in the Hindu temple architecture of Mithila.
Location It is located south of district headquarter Supaul, and southwest of state capital Patna. The temple is situated in Dharahara village of Raghopur block.
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