The Shivalinga, which is the principal deity of the Babulnath temple, is Swayambhu. It was discovered by a rich goldsmith, named Pandurang and his assistant Babul, who installed it in the place which is now the present Babulnath temple.

The Shivalinga, which is the principal deity of the Babulnath temple, is Swayambhu. It was discovered by a rich goldsmith, named Pandurang and his assistant Babul, who installed it in the place which is now the present Babulnath temple.