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Bijli Mahadev Temple : |
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( In district Kullu) Situated at an
altitude of 2,435 metres, the temple is ideally located offering
a commanding view. 20 metres high wooden pole stands are installed
for seeking blessings from the sky in the form of lightning which
is then rebuilt by the temple priest. The other temples in Kullu
town are Raghunathji, Mata Vashno Deviji Temple.
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Rewalsar : |
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( In district Mandi ) The pilgrimage
centre revered equally by the Hindus, the Sikhs and the Buddhist
alike. Rewalsar in Mandi district is about 20 km. from Mandi town.
A natural lake with floating islands on it are a unique attraction
of the lake one can see the Shiva temple, the Guru Gobind Singh's
Gurudwara and Buddhist Monastery. The Hindus believe that it was
here that the 'Lomas Rishi' held his penance in devotion to lord
Shiva. Overwhelmed, Shiva gave the rishi, the seven floating islands
in reward. This is a very sacred place. Other famous temples are
Bhutnath and Triloknath.
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Prashar Temple : |
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| ( In district Mandi ) Spectacularly situated at a
height of 2,730 metres above sea level, this small temple dating
back to 14th centuary stands on the bank of a lake, which has floating
circular island. It is 35 km. from Mandi town. With deep blue waters,
this beautiful lake is held sacred to the sage Prashar (rishi). A
three-tiered Pagoda-like temple dedicated to the sage lies by the
lake - and he is regarded to have meditated here. No other temple
in the Western Himalayas can rival the grandeur of the settings of
Prashar Rishi. A fair is held here in the in the month of June every
year, where people gather from all neighbouring villages. This lake
is fed by small mountain streams. |
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Bhima Kali Temple : |
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| ( In Shimla district ) 175 km. from
Shimla, Bhimakali has been the family deity of the Bushahar rulers.
This temple has a small but beautiful museum. Sharahan is identify
with Shontipur of the puranic literature where Usha, daughter of
Banasura fell in love with Anirudha, the grandson of Lord Krishna.
It was here that Lord Krishna fought a winning battle against Banasura
ever though the latter had the help of Lord Shiva. From Sarahan one
can see Shrikhand peak, known as the parental abode of Lakshami. |
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Hatkoti Temple : |
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( In Shimla district ) 104 km. from Shimla is the
beautiful temple valley where the river Pabbar flows and nearby is
a temple dedicated to Durga and Shiva. This is where the godsare
said to have fought a pirched battle. Hatkoti is en-route to Rohru
and is surrounded by lovely picnic spot.
The other important temple in Shimla district is a temple dedicated to Hanuman,
situated at Shimla's highest peak at Jakhu Hill offering paronamic views of the
town, the hill and other distant mountain ranges. |
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