Baidyanath Dham is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, considered to be the holiest abodes of Lord Shiva. The temple complex is dedicated to Lord Baidyanath,
Shikharji is believed to be the place where Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana (liberation) around 2,500 years ago. It is one of the five holy places for Jains, known as Panch Tirtha.