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Ardhnari Temple (Mandi)
The Ardhnari temple at Mandi
is, compara- tively, a modern temple. The right half of the stone image
in the temple represents the Siva and the left half his consort Paivati.
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Baba Balak Nath
A cave temple of
Baba Balak Nath is located in Deothsidh , in the Dhaulagiri
Hills of Hamirpur, is a noted place of pilgrimage. Pepole come
here to seek the blessings of Baba Balak Nath all the year
round. It is situated on the border of Bilaspur (70 Kms), |
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Baijnath Temple (Kangra)
It is a Holy pilgrimage
center of the Hindus who keep coming to pay their respect to almost 1200
years old Mahadev temple. This temple is among oldest Shiva temples in
the country, believed to have been built by the Pandavas. |
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Vajreshwari Devi Temple (KANGRA)
The Kangra town known to the
ancients as Nagarkot, is the seat of Shri Bajreshwari Devi. Though the
main temple was ravaged by foreighn invaders and flattened by the 1905
earthquake, it has since been restored to its pristine glory. |
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Bhimakali Temple (Kinnaur)
A marvelous example of hill
architecture, the temple complex at Sarahanis set against the incredibly
beautiful backdrop of high ranges and forested slopes. Built in a
mixture of the Hindu and Budhists styles, it was the temple of Bushair
rulers of Rampur (Shimla).
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Bijli Mahadev
Temple
Located at an altitude of 2460 m, this
fascinating temple rests on a spur, that offers some splendid
views. The remarkable feature of the shrine, is a high pole or
staff that periodically draws lightning, which shatters the `Shivlinga'
and scorches the building. Butter is, then, used as an
adhesive by the priest to put the `linga' together again
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Buddha Temple (GOMPA)
The Buddha temple (Gompa) is
assumed to have come into existence for the duration of the eighth
century when Padmasambhava Buddha the second and the originator of
Lamaism or the Tantrik cult of Buddhism (Vajrayan) emanated. |
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Chamunda Devi Temple (Chamba)
Another 20 km. from Kangra is the famous
Chamund Nandikeshwar Dham. This place also has a beautiful
bathing ghat and a small temple across the bridge joining the
ghat. |
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Chintpurni Devi Temple (Kangra)
Along with hundreds of
mythical legends about the origin of a temple in different parts of
India, the very popular temple of Chintpurni temple is of the same type.
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Katasan Devi Temple
(Around Chamba)
A well-liked place of
pilgrimage, the temple has a beautiful view of the Chamba Valley. (30
km) This is about 30 km from Chamba and offers a grand opportunity to
picnic lovers. From the premises of this temple, a full vision of the
Chamba valley is visible. |
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Lakshminarayanan Temple (Chamba)
There are six ancient Temple
the major group of three temples committed to Lord Vishnu and other
three to Lord Shiva. The temples were built around 8th century AD. The
six temples carved in stone with tall vimanas. |
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Maa Jwala Ji
At a distance of 10 km. from
Nadaun is Jwalamukhi, the town of temple is dedicated to Bhagwati
Jwalamukhi, where eternal flames represent the deity Jwalamukhiji.
Besides, there is the Gorakh Dibbi, Chaturbhuji Temple and a host of
other smaller shrines. |
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Naina Devi Temple
Shri Naina
Devi Temple is at a distance of just 65km from Bilaspur. It is
one of the 51 SHAKTI PEETHS. According to a belief once Shiva's consort
Sati, died to avenge an insult. The distranged Shiva picked up her
corpse and gyrated in his horrific dance of destruction. |
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Renuka Temple
Renuka
temple, dedicated to the immortal Renuka, stands near the picturesque
Renuka Lake (Sirmour). |
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Jakhu Temple
It is built in the Nagari
style with a tiled roof. The temple at the centre of a group of sculpted
stones shrines, overlooks the river and offers good views. Inside the
temple, Lord Shiva has been depicted as the lord of the three worlds, at
the Panchvakhra he has five faces, expressing his five aspects. |
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