Alakhnath Temple

Towering sculpture of Lord Hanumanji is located in Alakhnath Temple at metropolitan city BAREILLY belongs to Bareilly district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Bareilly is located on the Ramganga, it is the capital of Bareilly division and the geographical region of Rohilkhand. It is situated about 250 kms east of the national capital city New Delhi.

Bareilly is also known as “Nath Nagari (Land of Lord Shiva)”, as there are four Nath (or Shiva) temples dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva; these are located in four corners of the city they are Trivati Nath, Alakha Nath, Madhi Nath and Dhopeshwar Nath temples.

Alakhnath (Alakha Nath) Temple is the headquarters of Anand Akhara (Akhada) order of Naga Sannyasis. Members of this order of Shiva devotees are also known as Naga Babas (Bavas).