Snow Clad Mountains

To Capture this shot, i have to travel nearly 15Km by road and then track up the hill which took almost 2 hrs. But all this was paid very well because the view on the hill top was just out of the world. Have got many pics form this trip will show you later.

Bijli Mahadev Temple - Part II

The Staff

The big 60Ft wooden pole of deodar on the ground of Bijli Mahadev Temple is said to receive the first burns of the lightening.


The Shiva Lingam

The sacred Shiva lingam, at Bijli Mahadev Temple. It is believed that one can hear the sound of parvati river flowing if you place your ear near it.Every year thousand of people visit this place, special fair is celebrated in Shravana ( July- Aug)

Due to heavy inflow of tourist and local devotees here the entrance near the lingam is restricted.

Jagannathi Temple

Idol of Goddess Jagannathi in the temple.

Priest performing the pooja, in the pic above he is blowing "the Shankh" or "the conch Shell"

The Tiger at the entrance of the temple.

The Temple

Another view of the temple.

I am a great devotee of Jagannathi Maa, I have always felt her presence. Like a mother she has been always with me in all my ups and down. This temple is situtated near my home.

Prashar Rishi Temple

Different views of the temple.

Prashar Rishi : The Temple

The Temple is located at the edge of the lake. It was built by Raja Ban sen (1301-1346 A.D.) one of the earliest rulers of Mandi principality.

Since it was located far away from the villages, in a secluded place,in the high mountain region, it remained almost unattended and left to the care of nature.Therefore it has been able to upkeep most of its original features in decorative structural elements.

Keep visiting for more picutures and updates.

Murlidhar Temple, Thawa

Murlidhar Temple, is located in Thawa village nearly 29 Km from Kullu.

Built in early medieval period,(5000 years ago) in Shikara Style.

This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna also known as Murlidhar.

Along with the idols of lord Krishna, there are idols of Radha, Garud and Laxminarayana.

As per Hindu Mythology, Radha and Krishna are the eternal lovers. An interesting story related to them was told during my visit to the temple. Earlier when the temple was constructed Radha’s Idol was not in the temple. It is believed that due to this reason usually Lord Krishna was found absent from the Temple. Only after the idol of Radha was brought into the temple, the two eternal lovers were unified again.

Bisheshwar Mahadev Temple

Located at a distance of 15 Kilometers from Kullu, Bajaura is a typical Himalayan village blessed with nature's finest of gifts. Blessed with outstanding picturesque landscapes, Bajaura is a nature lover's paradise. The sun kissed snowy peaks, the alpine stretch, the colorful apple orchards, the cool springs and the whispering wind - the nature creates its loveliest of poems here.

For people with religious inclinations or for history freaks, there is the Bisheshwar Mahadev Temple. Built around the eight century, the Bisheshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the oldest temples in the Valley. It is very conveniently located in the close vicinity of the main road connecting Kulu and Manali.

Artistic craftsmanship and architectural ingenuity can be seen at the best.



All these Idols are carved at the outer sides of the temple.

One interesting thing that caught my attention was this Ganesha, carved by nature on the Pipal tree in the Temple premises.