The Archaeological Survey of India ( ASI) has dated the structure to 108 CE making it the oldest Hindu temple in the world. It is believed to be dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga and god Shiva .
The Chinese traveller Huen Tsanghas also written about this. The temple is visited by a large number of people each year, particularly during the Ramnavamiand Shivratri festivals. A big annual fair (mela) is held nearby during the Navaratra .
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It can be reached by road via Patna, Gaya, or Varanasi. The nearest railway station is at Mohania - Bhabua Road railway station from where the temple is located at a distance of 22 km by road. Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi is the nearest airport, located at a distance of 102 km from this Temple.