Famous Temples in Himachal Pradesh to Visit

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Famous Temples in Himachal Pradesh to Visit
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• Popularly known as the Land of the Gods or Dev
  Bhoomi (in Hindi), Himachal Pradesh is full of
  myths and legends about various Gods and
  Goddesses in different regions. Each district and
  each town in Himachal has its temples and boasts
  a vibrant history of many local deities. Hence,
  its no wonder why this state is often said to be
  loved by the Gods.
• If youre planning to book a Shimla Manali Tour
  Package or any other tour package in Himachal,
  here are some of the famous temples that you must
  visit to understand why this region is named as
  the home of Gods.
• Vashisht Temple, Manali
• Situated approximately 3 km from Manali, Vashisht
  Temple is dedicated to sage Vashisht. It is
  believed that the sage meditated at the spot,
  where this temple is built today. This place is
  also well-known for its hot sulphur water
  springs. Many devotees visit this place to take a
  dip in the hot water spring.

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2. Naina Devi Temple, Bilaspur It is one of the
51 shaktipeetha temples situated in India.
Created by Raja Bir Chand in the 8th century, the
temple has been devoted to Naina Devi, an avatar
of goddess Durga. As per Hindu mythology, this
temple is built on the spot where Lord Shivas
wife Goddess Satis eyes fell. 3. Jwala Devi
Temple, Kangra Another famous shaktipeetha in
Himachal Pradesh is the Jwala Devi temple in
Kangra district. This temple is said to be the
shrine where the tongue of goddess Sati fell.
Many devotees of Jwala Devi believe that the
goddess fulfils all wishes of anyone who visit
the place with coconut offering as a prasad. 4.
Hadimba Temple, Manali Hadimba Temple in Manali
is one of the popular temples in this district.
This temple has been dedicated to Hadimba Devi,
wife of Pandav Bhima. It is believed that Hadimba
Devi meditated on this spot, where the temple is
built. The stunning architecture of this temple
is carved intricately and looks gorgeous.
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5. Jakhoo Temple, Shimla Situated at an altitude
of 8,500-feet, Jakhoo Temple is situated on
Jakhoo Hill. According to a legend, this place is
where Lord Hanuman stopped when he was set on a
mission to collect Sanjeevni Booti for Laxmana.
This temple is a popular landmark of Shimla
town. 6. Sankat Mochan Temple, Shimla Sankat
Mochan temple is located on the Kalka-Shimla
Highway. Commissioned by Neem Karoli Baba, this
temple is also dedicated to Lord Hanuman. People
from different parts of the country often come
here to worship Lord Hanuman. The temple also
offers food to people, as well as conducts
various auspicious ceremonies like marriages. 7.
Chamunda Devi Temple, Kangra

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During a Dharamshala Dalhousie Tour Package, you
can visit Chamunda Devi temple a popular
pilgrimage destination in Kangra District. The
locals believe that the goddess takes care of
them and consider the goddess superior to any
other goddess. Thats why this temple is of
utmost importance in the region. This temple
dates back to around 400 years from now. You can
hear many miraculous stories about this temple
from locals. 8. Tara Devi Temple, Shimla
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The list of famous temples in Himachal Pradesh
cannot be complete without the famous Tara Devi
temple in Shimla. Dating back to the 1770s, this
is one of the oldest temples in Shimla. Nestled
on the Kalka-Shimla Highway, near Shogi (around
15km from Shimla city), this temple is devoted to
goddess Tara Devi, who is believed to be the
family deity of the Sen Dynasty. The best time to
visit Tara Devi temple is on Ashtami during
Navratras. 9. Baba Balaknath Temple,
Hamirpur The Baba Balaknath Temple is another
well-known temple in Himachal Pradesh. Located
around 45 km from Hamirpur, this cave temple is
carved from rock. While the entry of females is
restricted to this area, devotees often visit the
temple at the time of Holi when a fair is
conducted here. The best time to visit here is
around October and April. 10. Bhootnath Temple,
Mandi
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It is another famous temple in Himachal Pradesh.
Built by Raja Ajber Sen in 1527, the temple is
dedicated to Lord Shiva and is popular for the
Mahashivratri fair that is celebrated in the
district with splendour and pomp. The best time
to visit this temple is during Shivratri. Many
devotees visit the temple at this time of the
year to worship and seek the blessings of Lord
Shiva. This is just a small list of some popular
temples in Himachal Pradesh. But all these
temples are of great significance to regions,
where these are located. Visit any one of these
temples or all of them to understand and feel the
great sense of spirituality and
divinity. Whenever you book a tour to Himachal,
you can ask your travel agent to take you to
these temples depending on the area you
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