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Temples in Himachal Pradesh
Bhootnath Temple :
It is as old as the town Mandi itself and dates back to the 1520s.
In March, the festival of Shivratri is a major event and the
Bhootnath temple is its focus. For and entire week the town
celebrates the arrival of hundreds of local deities on elaborately
decorated palanquins.
Syamakall Temple : Also called the temple of Tarna Devi, this is
high on Tarna hill which rises above the town. In the 17th century
this was built by Raja Syama Sen after a perticularly tring time
when the goddess gave him success.
Raghunath Temple : Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu committed a great
wrong.
To atone for the sin, he sent a senior countier to Ayodhya for a
statue of
lord Raghunath - lord Rama. This temple was built by Raja Jagat
Singh
to house the image and even today, is greatly revered.
Bijli Mahadev Temple :
It is set on a spur that offers some
spectacular views. The temple is famous for its high staff that
periodically draws lightning which shatters the Shivlinga and
scorches the building. Using only butter as adhesive, the linga is
then carefully pieced together by the temple pundit.
Ram temple :
This is located near the Yamuna bridge.
With exquisite marble work,
this was built in 1889 in memory of raja Partap Chand of Kangra by
his wife who originally belonged to Sirmour.
Parashurama Tal and Renuka Temple :
At the base of the Renuka
lake, this large pool is considered to embrace lord Parshurama, who
wished too spend all eternity at his mother's feet. Reportedly built
overnight by an invading force of Gurkhas in early 19th century. The
original temple of Renukaji is here.
Shiva Temple :
Surrounded by fields and sal trees, the
linga in this temple is supposed to be steadily increasing in size.
Katasan Devi Temple :
Also known as Uttam Wala Bara Ban, this
is on the Paonta Sahib - Nahan road. This shrine is revered by local
people. At this spot, the forces of sirmour defeated the maruding
armies of Ghulam Qadir Khan Rohiolla.
Basheshwar Mahadev Temple :
One of the most charming temples in the
Kullu valley, this is renowned for its intricate stone carvings.
Balasundari Temple :
Legend has it that the Devi's pindi
appeared in the bag of solt brought by a local trader. The temple
built by raja Deep Parkash of Sirmour in 1573.
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