Sultanganj temple

Sultanganj temple Timings, History and Route information

Sultanganj temple History

Sultanganj is traditionally linked with Sage Jahnu. River Ganga on her way to the Ocean disturbed the Sage Jahnu with her fast-moving waves. Sage who got angered swallowed the river in a gulp.

As per the Legend, Lord Siva was given his bow here, known as Ajgaivi. Hence the place called by Ajgaivinath. The ancient name of the place was Jahangira which was derived from the name Jahnu Muni. Jahangira is derived from the name of Jahnu Giri (the hill of Jahnu).

Traditionally Sultanganj formed a part of the great Anga state. In the day of the Mahabarata, Karna, the elder brother of Pandavas ruled in Anga. At present Champanagar, the site of Karna’s Castle is well known as Karnagarh.

Sultanganj was famous during the rule of Pala and Sena Kings from 730 AD to 1199 AD. It is said that Dharmapala, the first King of Pala dynasty had laid the foundation of the Vikramshila University at Sultanganj.

The Murli Hill of Sultanganj situated just on the bank of the Ganga, from where one has to take the boat to visit Ajgaivinath Temple at mid-Ganga. It is believed that Lord Siva self-manifested here in the temple.

Formerly the hill was much bigger and more spacious. This part of Ganga has high floods with very strong currents almost every year and the decaying rocks of the hill are being slowly worn away.

How to reach Sultanganj temple?

By Air

1. Patna airport is 217 km from Sultanganj. From where the temple can be reached by train and bus.

By Train

1. Sultanganj railway station is 1.4 km from the temple. The direct train is available from Patna to Sultanganj.

By Road

1. Temple is easily reachable from all parts of Bihar.

Reference Link: History