An important temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located about 36 km from Varanasi, 16 km from Babatpur Airport, on Varanasi-Jaunpur Road (NH-5). The temple has been an ancient place of the worship of Hindus. A pond (water tank) is also located near the temple where people bathe first and then offer prayer in the temple. On Monday, Shivratri day & during Shravan month people visit the temple in large number.