Baidyanath Dham Temple

On a normal day, the worshipping of the Jyotirlingam begins at 4 AM. The temple doors at Baidyanath Dham open at this time. The Head priest worships with Shodashopachar. Then the devotees begin their worship of the lingam.

The tradition is that the priests of the temple pour water upon the lingam first, later on other pilgrims pour water and offer flowers upon the lingam.

The Puja rituals continue till 3.30 PM After this the temple doors are closed.

In the evening at 6 PM the doors are opened again for devotees/ pilgrims and the process of worshipping begins. At this time, the Shringar Puja takes place.

Scent is spread over the lingam. Again a stream of water is poured over the lingam. Sandal paste of Malayagiri is also pasted on the head of the lingam.

Normally, at 9 PM the temple doors closes at the Baidyanath Dham.

During various religious occasions, the darshan timings are extended.