Mahabodhi Buddhist Temple is very popular in Kinnaur, the monastery in Sangla Valley is situated near Reckong Peo in Brelengi. It is the most sacred site in Buddhism and visited regularly by both Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims (many Hindus honor the Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu). The monastery is also known as Brelengi Gompa. […]
Bering Nag Temple of Sangla Valley District Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh has grabbed the attention of thousands of devotees from around the country. It is also a prime attraction of Sangla Valley that welcomes an increased tourist population in the months of August and September. This beautiful temple is dedicated to Lord Jagas, also known as
Maheshwar Temple is situated in Sungra, Kinnaur Distt and a famous temple in Himachal Pradesh. On the walls, there are deeply cut images of Hindu deities which are a treat for the art historian. Maheshwar Temple have superb wood panels on either side the gateways.On the temple doorway, there is a small stone shrine considering to
Hateshwari Temple is one of the highly revered shrines, dedicated to Goddess Hateshwari, in Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh. This temple complex, which dates back to the 7th and 8th centuries, shows a strong Buddhist influence in its architecture. Brahmi script adorning the sanctum sanctorum is yet to be deciphered. The compound also houses a Shiva
Badri Narayan Temple is located in Baspa Valley Batseri in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Badri Narayan Temple is placed in Baspa Valley and is consecrated to Lord badri Narayan. The architecture of the shrine is an intermixture of Hindu and Buddhist cultures. Rakchhan, Chitkul, Wangtoo and Sangla are the tourist attractions in the vicinity.
Churdhar Shiv Temple is located in Sirmour district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Churdhar is One of the oldest and religious Temple of Sirmour district which is known as Churdhar Shiv Temple or Shirgul Maharaja temple. The sanctuary is named after the Churdhar Peak. Churdhar Peak is the highest peak in Sirmour district and
Maa Bhangayani is God sister of Shirgul Mahadev, Maa bhangayani is said to be the most powerful deity worshipped in Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. This temple has a history that connects Maa Bhangayani to Chureshwar Mahadev (Churdhar). A person visiting Maa Bhangayani Temple in Haripurdhar can get a clear and open view of Chureshwar Temple from
The Shoolini Temple is dedicated to Shoolini Mata-an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The shrine is one of the prime attractions of Solan. It is also believed that the town of Solon was named after Shoolini Mata, who is the presiding deity of the temple. As per legends, the temple was once the abode of Shoolini Mata.