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Shimla | Dharamshala

Hadimba Mandir

The Temple of Hadimba devi was built by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1533. And also known as Dhoongri Temple. It is believed that the Bhim one of the Pandav brothers of Mahabharata kill the demon Hadimb and marry her sister Hadimba. After that Hadimba perform the great tapa and became Godess. The main feature of the Temple are a four tiered pagoda shaped roof and beautiful carved door. It is one half kilometer from the bus stand a Colorful Festival is held here in May every year .Temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun, this is a bisible even from Kullu. In this temple of Lightening , the tall staff attracts

the divine blessing in the form of lightening, it is said. with every flash of the lightening , coming down the staff, the Shinva Ling is shattered into pieces. These are put toghter by the priest and covered with satto and butter. The image is restored to its orginal oneness till another similar flash repeats the miracle. The cycle goes on.

Manu Mandir

Vaishtha Kund

This is dedicated to the sage Manu. Just near the Hadimba temple flows the Manalsu River, that culminates in the main Beas river. Across the Manalsu river is the original village of Manali, that houses the ancient temple of the sage Manu. Manali itself is named after Manu, who is said to have dwelt here. 3 kms from Manali is the village of Vashisht, which is renowned for its hot sulphur springs. The village is also the site of some old temples, dedicated to the great sage Vashisht, and to Lord Rama. The Himachal Tourism sulphur baths are just beyond these shrines.