Gupta Dham
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| Gupteshwar Mahadev | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Mahashivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Bihar |
| Country | India |
  Location in Bihar  Location in India | |
| Coordinates | 24°45′58″N 83°48′26″E / 24.76603°N 83.80725°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Cave Temple |
| Temple | 1 |
Gupta Dham, also known as Gupteshwar Cave Temple,[1] is a natural cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a pilgrim site located in the Kaimur range in Rohtas district of Bihar.[2] The cave is known for a natural rock formation resembling a Shivling called Gupteshwar Mahadev.[3][4]
The cave lies at the foot of the eastern flank of the Chunda (also known as Goptha, Gupta, Gupteswar)[5] hill in the Rohtas Plateau, the most eastern extension of the Kaimur Range.[6]