| Sundarnath | |
| Map Type: | India Bihar |
| Coordinates: | 26.381°N 87.3935°W |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Bihar |
| District: | Araria |
| Location: | Kursakanta, Araria |
| Deity: | Lord Shiva (Sundernath) |
| Architecture: | Nagara |
| Temple Board: | Baba Sundernath Mandir Samiti |
| Festivals: | Maha Shivaratri, Purnima |
Sundarnath is a temple of Lord Shiva located in Kursakanta Araria of the Indian state of Bihar near the India–Nepal border, at Sundari Math (Sundarnath Dham). People from South Nepal and North Bihar worship the Hindu god Shiva.[1] [2] A Major historical temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Ang Pradesh region of Bihar.
Their religious tradition continued from Pandava's last year in exile for Agyatvas (Virata Parva). Legend says that Pandava worshipped Shiva (Baba Sundernath) for their life and safety. They hide their astra, shshtra under a tree before leaving for Virata.
Every Purnima thousands of devotee visit this place, offering worship to Lord Shiva (Baba Sundernath). Makkar Mela starts from the first Sunday of Makar Sankranti every year until the next fourth or fifth Sunday of the month. Maldhari' is important for business and cultural exchange. It starts from Maha Shivaratri and it continues for 15 to 20 days. Thousands of devotees from India and Nepal too visit this place. The development work is in progress to make temple grandeur and attractive.