Himachal temples || temples in Himachal Pradesh || hp famous temples || temples of district Kullu || temples in kullu
Kullu: Kullu is called the "Valley of Gods" and thus every village has its local deity. Some known and famous temples worth visiting in district Kullu are Hidimba Devi of Mahabharta time in Manali and Manu temple and many more. We discuss here the temples that are situated in district Kullu Himachal Pradesh.
Here is the list and some details of the temples in Kullu
Bijli Mahadev Temple :
- Bijli Mahadev is one of the sacred temple of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
- It is located at an altitude of about 2,460m in the Kullu Valley
- Bijli Mahadev is Located 14 km from Kullu across the Beas river,
- it can be approached by a rewarding trek of 3 km
- Bijli Mahadev is one of the ancient temples in India and dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadev
- it is said that the tall staff attracts the divine blessings in the form of lightning.
- Lightning incidents occur like one in 12 years
- Shivalinga is coated with butter by a priest.
Hidimba Devi Temple:
- Hidimba Devi Temple, locally known as Dhungari Temple
- It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima
- It is located in Manali
- The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest called Dhungiri Van Vihar at the foot of the Himalayas
- The structure was built in 1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh
- Dhungri ( dungri ) Mela or Doongri festival is organized on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami. · It is also popularly known as the Hadimba Devi Fair
Basheshwar Mahadev Temple:
- Vishveshvar / Bishweshwar / Basheshwar Mahadev Temple is located in Bajaura, Kullu, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
- This magnificent temple is located approximately 15 kilometers away from Kullu on the banks of the River Beas.
- It is built in a pyramid style and houses a large "Yoni-Lingam" idol representing Lord Shiva and his wife Goddess Parvati.
Jamlu Devta Temple:
- This is an ancient temple located in Malana village
- Jamula Temple is the main attraction of Malana.
- It is dedicated to the Rishi Jamdagni also known as Jamlu Devta
- Jamlu Devta temple is prohibited to touch
Manu Temple:
- Manu temple is located in Manali
- This magnificent temple is dedicated to the sage Manu, who is said to be the creator of the world and the writer of Manusmriti
- It is believed that this is the only temple of Manu in India
Raghunath Temple:
- Raghunath Temple is located in Kullu
- Raghunath Temple in kullu is built by Raja Jagat Singh in 1651 A.D
- It devoted to Raghu Nath Ji
- The temple has an image of Raghu Nath ji that was brought from Ayodhya
Kartikeya Temple
- It is situated in Kankhal.
- Devoted to the Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva.
Manikaran Temple:
- Manikaran Temple is located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh
- It is well known for hot water springs
Ram Chandra Temple:
- Ram Chandra temple is built by Raja Jagat Singh in the 17th century.
Kapil muni Temple:
- Kapil muni Temple is built by Raja Maan Singh.
The Tripura Sundari Temple
- The Tripura Sundari Temple is a wooden pagoda-style temple
- It is just below the road to the Roerich Art Gallery
- It is a magnificent old temple built of deodar wood with a triple-layered roof
- It is in Naggar of Kullu district.
- It built in the 16th century A.D. by Raja Yashodhapal
