The spot attracts thousands of Shiva devotees daily. The temple is also an important gathering spot during Shivratri. The present temple was built by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 AD and rebuilt in 1962.
There is a beautiful sculpture of Shiva carrying Sati’s body in the compound. Another important sacred spot is a peepal tree.
Other nearby important spots includes Dasa Mahavidya Temple , Ganga Temple , Daksha Ghat and Nileshwar Mahadev Temple .