Deoghar is famous for Baba Baidhnath Dham where jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva is situated, but Naulakha Temple is also situated just 2.2 kilometers away from Baidhnath Dham, which is very grand and beautiful.
Naulakha temple is dedicated to Bal-Gopal Radha-Krishna. A beautiful idol of Radha-Krishna is installed in the temple. Apart from this, the idol of Saint Balanand Brahmachari is also installed in the temple.
This is a historical temple that was built by Queen Charushila in 1941 AD. The structure of the temple looks like Belur Math Kolkota.
Why is it called Naulakha Temple?
Queen Charushila was the queen of the prestigious royal family, Puthoria Ghat of Kolkata whose husband and her 8-year son died untimely so she lived a very sad in her life. So one day she left home to find peace and came to the ashram of Sant Balananda in Deoghar.
On the advice of Guru Balanand Brahmachari, remembering his 8-year-old son and considering Lord Shri Krishna as his son, She built this Naulakha temple which is dedicated to Bal Gopal.
She gave nine lakh rupees for the construction of the temple, due to which a grand and attractive temple was built.
Because nine lakh rupees were spent in building the temple, hence the name of this temple became NauLakha Temple. The temple was constructed in 1941 AD and at that time Rs 9 lakh was a huge amount.
Apart from Naulakha Temple, it is also known as Jugal Temple which means the temple dedicated to Guru and Gopal.
Architectural design of the temple
The temple structure looks like Kolkota Belur math. temple height is 146 feet.
This temple made of marble and granite stones is worth seeing.
Various types of workmanship have been done inside the temple which looks very beautiful.
The grandeur of the pillars of the temple is worth seeing which further enhances the beauty of the temple.
A white statue of Queen Charushila was installed at the entrance of the temple which reminds us of her sorrow, loss, love, and devotion.
Inside the temple, a beautiful idol of Bal Gopal, Radha-Krishna is present.
How to reach Nau Lakha Temple Deovghar
From Deoghar Bus Stand
Nau Lakha Temple is just two kilometers away from Deoghar city where you can easily go by private taxi or auto ort toto it will take 10 minutes to go there.
From Jasidih Bus Stand
If you are planning to go from Jasidih bus stand then Naulakha temple is 9 kilometers from there.
it will take 30 minutes to go there
Nearest Railway Station
The nearest railway station is Deoghar railway station from where the temple is at a distance of 3 kms.
Apart from this, Jasidih Railway Station is 9 kilometers away.
Nearest Airport
Deoghar Air Port 7 Kms From Temple
What should do after reaching to temple?
After coming to the temple, there are some stalls where you can take Prasad. There are stairs to go inside the temple.
There is not much crowd inside the temple, after worshiping you can stay here for some time and see the beauty of the ancient architecture of the temple.
Making photos or videos inside the temple is strictly prohibited.
There is a road all around the outside of the temple so that you can see the architecture of the temple 360 degrees.
The temple remains closed from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, so you have to keep this in mind while visiting.
Naulakha Temple Opening Time
7:00 am to 12:00 am
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm