Temple Details
Location: Jogi Navada, Bareilly
Bankhandi Nath Temple is associated with the Dashnam Juna Akhara. According to local belief, the temple dates to the Mahabharata or Dvapara era, and some traditions connect its Shivling with Draupadi.
The complex contains the samadhis of saints believed to have practised meditation and penance here. Its strong association with Nath yogis, sadhus and the akhara tradition makes it an important spiritual centre. Large numbers of devotees visit during Sawan and Mahashivratri.