The Budhanath Temple, also known as Vriddheshwarnath or Baba Bal Vridheshwarnath Temple, is one of Bhagalpur's principal Hindu shrines, dedicated to Shiva. It sits on the banks of the Uttarvahini Ganga — a rare northward-flowing stretch of the Ganges — in Adampur, and is particularly revered for this sacred river orientation.
The temple attracts large numbers of pilgrims, especially during Shivratri and the Sawan month (July-August) when devotees perform ritual bathing in the Ganges here. The ghats along this stretch of river are pleasant for an early morning walk to watch pilgrims performing puja as the sun rises over the water. The temple itself is an active place of worship with a constant presence of worshippers; visitors are generally welcome but should dress modestly and remove shoes before entering.