Temple	Location
Ganesh temple	Chamba - Bharmaur
Laxmi (Lakhana) Devi temple	Chamba - Bharmaur
Mani Mahesh temple	Chamba - Bharmaur
Nar Singh temple	Chamba - Bharmaur
Shri Bajreshwari temple, Badrinath	Chamba - Chamba
Shri Bansi Gopal temple	Chamba - Chamba
Shri Chamunda temple	Chamba - Chamba
Shri Hari Ram temple	Chamba - Chamba
Shri Laxmi Narian group of temple in Mohalla Hathnala	Chamba - Chamba
Rock sculptures depicting Sita Ram, Hanuman etc.	Chamba - Chamba
Shri Sita Ram temple in Mohalla Bangota	Chamba - Chamba
Shri Shakti Devi temple	Chamba - Chhatrari
Champavati Temple, Himachal Pradesh	Chamba - Chamba
Katoch Palace	Hamirpur - Tira Sujanpur
Narbadeshwar temple including the paintings therein as well as subsidiary shrines within the compound wall	Hamirpur - Sujanpur
Temple	Kangra - Ashapur
Temple of Baijnath	Kangra - Baijnath
Temple of Sidhnath	Kangra - Baijnath
Buddhist stupa known as Bhim -ka -Tila	Kangra - Chaitru
Ruined fort	Kangra - Kangra
Rock inscription	Kangra - Khanyara
Fort	Kangra - Kotla
Rock cut temple with sculptures	Kangra - Masrur
Ruined fort	Kangra - Nurpur
Rock inscription	Kangra - Pathiar
Lord Eligin’s tomb	Kangra - Dharamshala
Temple of Basheshar Mahadev at Hat	Kullu - Bajaura
Temple of Gauri Shankar with sculptures	Kullu - Dasa
A Miniature stone shiva temple	Kullu - Jagatsukh
Temple of Gauri Shankar with sculptures	Kullu - Naggar
Hidamba Devi temple	Kullu - Manali
Buddhist Monastery	Lahaul & Spiti - Tabo
Phoo Gumpha	Lahaul & Spiti - Tabo
Mirkula Devi temple	Lahaul & Spiti - Udaipur (Lahaul)
Barsela Monuments	Mandi - Mandi
Panchvaktra Temple	Mandi - Mandi
Trilokinath Templ	Mandi - Mandi
Ardhnareshwar Templef	Mandi - Mandi
Shiva temple	Sirmaur - Mangarh
Vice Regal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas)	Shimla - Shimla

Temples of Mandi

Mamleshwar Mahadev temple

• Karsog, Mandi in less populated suburban area, Near by Kamakshi temple
• God
  • Shiva, Parvati, and all Rudras
• Architectur
  • Stone and wood built temple is situated on a high platform
  • arched roof made of squire slates
  • exquisite wood carvings in outer walls
• Belief
  • musical instrument believed to have played by Pandavas of Mahabharata and an ancient grain of 200grams!

Temples of Una

Chintpurni temple

• Shakti peeth, Feet
• March Chintpurni Fair

Temples in Kangra

• The district dates back 3500 years, to the illustrious Vedic times.
• Kangra is rich in ancient art, crafts and architecture.
• Abundance of mostly hindu temples

Jwalamukhi temple

• The town of Jwalamukhi in Kangra is famous for a prehistorical temple
• Considered one of the Shaktipeeths in India
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• Jwalamukhi Temple is devoid of any idol, housing divine flames
• The Jwalamukhi temple is dedicated to the "GODDESS OF LIGHT", Jwalaji
• An eternally burning and shining blue flame emanating from a rock sanctum is only worshipped here as a manifestation of the goddess.
• Dedicated to the deity of Flaming Mouth or goddess Jwalamukhi, the temple is one of the 51 power spots or Shaktipeethas of India.
• The temple possesses a golden dome
• gifted by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
• The temple is at its best during Navratri festival in early April and mid October.

Shri Bajreshwari Devi Temple

• The Kangra city recognized to the ancients as Nagarkot, is the seat of Shri Bajreshwari Devi.
• Mr. F. Cunningham's District Gazetteer of Kangra has the following explanation of the Bajreshwari temple in kangra
• "'The temple of Bajreshwari or Vagreshwari Devi at Kangra is * maybe the most well*known in this district.
• It is said to have been founded by the religion of that name at a well*known Ashwamedh or horse give up, which was detained on the spot.
• The well*known Mehmood of Ghazni is said to have invaded the district and shattered the temple, building a mosque on its ruins
• It was, however, restored and is said to have been visited by Akbar together with his famous Diwan Todar Mal.

Bhagsunath Temple

• Mcleodganj, Dharamshala
• exceedingly sacred by the Hindus
• A medieval shrine, Bhagsunath is Shiva Temple situated about 3kms from Mcleodganj.
• The temple has been highly revered by the Hindus and the Gorkha Community
• Popular for two pools that are believed to have healing properties.

Masroor Rock*cut Temples

• The Masroor Temple of Kangra is a rare monolithic rock cut temples in North India
• Is dated to 8th century AD.
• It is an ambitious feat comparable with the rock hewn shrines of Ajanta and Ellora in Western India.
• Aka ajanta*ellora of himachal pradesh
• Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu, Rama, Lakshmana, Sita and other Hindu deities
• complex in all has 15 Indo*Aryan style temples cut in the rock.
• They face the eastern Sun with a rectangular pool in the courtyard.
• This temple was built by Pandavas who stayed there for 8 years.
  Digambara Temple, Sidhabari, Kangra, * Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, Digambara Temple is a masterpiece in architectural wonder.

Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple ###

The temple of Kaleshwar Mahadev is 10 km from Pragpur and 18 km from Nadaun on the banks of the river River Bea. It is famous for the sacred Panchtirthi waters. Pilgrims take a holy dip on the day of Baisakhi (13 April) in Panchtirthi and the nearby river River Bea. Local lore traces the origins of this temple complex to the exile of Pandavas, an episode from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata.

Radha Krishna Temple, Kangra * Radha Krishna Temple is renowned for its murals, exquisite to admire.

Bhaniar Shiva Temple, Bhaniar : Himachal Pradesh*Bhaniar Shiva Temple is located in Bhaniar in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, and was a constituent part of the Gandhurb Fort.

Guna Devi Temple, Mcleodganj * Consecrated to Goddess Kali, Guna Devi Temple is a pilgrim centre of the hill shepherds.

Raghunatheshwar Tedha temple, Jwalamukhi * Partially damaged by a shattering earthquake, Raghunatheshwar Tedha Temple houses idols of the principal characters from Ramayana.

Kanjesar Mahadev Temple, Palampur * Kanjesar Mahadev Temple is nestled amidst a grove of woodapple trees in the charming Palampur area. The temple is consecrated to Lord Shiva.

Sidh Bairag Lok Temple, Palampur * Sidh Bairag Lok Temple is situated in the temple*dominated valley of Palampur in Kangra district. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Bundlamata Temple, Palampur * An extremely ancient temple, the road towards Bundlamata Temple is quite a memorable one.

Kunal Pathri Temple, Dhauladhar Ranges * Devoted to Goddess Kapaleshwari, Kunal Pathri Temple bears significant legends for worshippers to regard its sacred.

Suraj Kund Mandir, Kangra * Suraj Kund Mandir has arguments about its presiding deity, containing several holy tanks in its complex. Suraj Kund Mandir is situated in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The holy place is loyal to Lord Shiva, though scholars consider that at first the temple was holy to Surya, the Sun God. The main tank of the Suraj Kund Mandir is named Suraj Kund. Three smaller tanks called Ram Kund, Sita Kund and Lakshman Kund are placed in the surrounding area.

Chaumukha Temple * Consecrated to Lord Shiva, Chaumukha Temple possesses intricate artwork both in its interiors and exteriors. Chaumukha temple is erected on the Kaloha*Nadaun Road near Nadaun in Kangra district. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. The front of the temple is beautify with imagery of a variety of deities in diverse postures. At the entry of the Chaumukha temple a small Shivling (the phallus, symbolic representation of Lord Shiva) is placed.

Nandi Kashur Mahadev Temple * Nandi Kashur Mahadev temple is located in Jadragal in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and lies on the banks of the Ban Ganga.

Tapteshar Mahadev Temple, Kangra * Tapteshar Mahadev Temple is situated at Barang in Kangra district. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and was constructed by a Guler ruler. A hot spring is located closeby.

Dip TseChok Ling Gompa, Dharamshala * An archetypal Buddhist construction, Dip TseChok Ling Gompa is dedicated to Sakyamuni.

Temples of Lahaul Spit

Khardong Gompa

• Keylong, Lahaul
• Dedicated to Lama Nobru
• Kangyur and Tangyur volumes - Sanskrit inscription translated to Tibetan language
• Bhoti language and Bhot script

Shashur Gompa

• Lahaul
• Dedicated to Lama Deva Gyatsho of Zanskar
• Lead by Nawang Namgyal

Gemur Gompa

• Bhaga banks, Lahaul

Guru Ghantal Gompa

• Tupchaling, Lahaul at River Chandra at 3020m
• Oldest gompa of Lahaul

Tabo Monastery

• Spiti
• Aka - Ajanta of Himalayas - Mural painting
• Oldest in world - 996 AD
• Made by Ringchen Zangpo - translated sanskrit inscription into Tibetan language
• Dedicated to Yeshe O Nad
• 1975 earthquake, rebuit later
• Protected by AS under National historic treasure of India

Key or Kee Monastery

• Spiti
• highest and largest of Himachal Pradesh

Dhankar Monastery

• Spiti

Trilokinath Temple

• Lahaul, Lahaul Spit
• by Raja Lilaaditya of Kashmir
• Image of Avalokiteshwar and Shiva linga
• Pauri Fair

Temples of Kull

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Kalimata temple kandagha

• In chail, a tourist destination in kandaghat tehsil of solan district
• Made in 2005, through donation
• Sadhu took 20 years to build this temple thorough donations
• Dedicated to goddess kali

Temples of Himachal Pradesh - List

Kamru nag

Mhadev mandir

Usha deo nichar

Kalinaag Bari

Durga tranda

Narayan kilba

Hindimba chora

Sorgach meeru

UNA

• Una district has also an important place on the religious tourism map of the state with famous religious places like
• Una district is also famous for its traditional Holi fair which held at Mairi near Amb

Chintpurni

• border of western himalaya and smaller shivalik near punjab
• protected by Shiva * Rudra Mahadev in the four directions at equidistant
• Kaleshwar Mahadev in east
• narayana mahadev in west
• Muchkund Mahdev in north
• shiva bari in south

Chinpurni Story

• Markandeya Purana:Jaya and Vijaya out of chandi to kill demons still need blood
• She is usually shown holding her own severed head in her hand and drinking blood
• two naked yoginis, each of whom drinks another stream of blood

Symbolism

• Cutting off the head suggests the separation of the mind from the body or freedom of concisiousness
• Chinnamastika Devi or Chinnamasta Devi:the headless goddess
• Shakti Peethas: Sati's Forehead fell out of 7 major and 51 total Shakti Peethas

Dera Baba Rudroo

• aka maddi ka gurudwara

Dera Baba Barbhag Singh

Gurudwara Baba Sahib Singh Ji Bedi.

Kullu

Manu Temple

• Manali * The only temple of God Manu in India
• Sage manu and History of Manu temple¹

Bilaspur

Naina Devi

Chamba

Lakshna Devi

• Bharmaur
• 680 AD
• Meru Verman
• Pent roofed
• shakti cult
• mahisasur mardhani

Chaurasi Devi Temple

• Laxmi ganesh and manimahesh nar singh
• Bharmaur
• Sahil Varman
• Shikar

Lakshmi Narayan Temple

• 920*40
• Sahil Varman
• Gauri Shankar image by Yugankar son of sahil
• group of 6 temples
• Nagra style
• Narayan Marble image
• Gauri Shankar Brass image

Miscellaneous Temples

Shakti Devi

• in Chhatrari
• Pent roofed

Kali Devi

• in Mrikula
• Pent roofed

Bansi Gopal

• Shikhra

Bhalei Mata

• Bhalei Village
• Raja Pratap Singh 16th
• Bhadra Kali