Valley of Gods

Himachal Pradesh is known as "DEVBHOOMI" - Valley of Gods. The above picture was shot in Mandi district while my journey to Rewalsar.

Rewalsar

Rewalsar is a town in Mandi District (Himachal Pradesh). Rewalsar is sacred to adherents of three major dharmic religions- Hinduism, Buddhism & Sikhism. This place is famous for the lake and the floating island in it. The lake around which the town of Rawalsar is established has a maximum depth of 6.5 metres.

landscape

Some more mountains

Prashar Lake : Back to home

A small hut beside the lake.

Some shots while strating our journey back to home .


The muddy road we travelled all the way to visit this serene beauty.

Prashar Lake : Bewitching

Prashar lake is one of the most bewitching scenic spot in western himalaya region. Due to its unapproachability it has remained relatively unpolluted. This saucer like lake is fed by the snow deposit around the rim and the fresh rain water that is collected directly.

There is a small island that keeps floating gently on the crystal clear blue water of the lake , the island further add up to its aura of mystic divinity.

This island keeps on moving over the lake even with the slightest movement of breeze, creating countless ripples on the surface.

It is believed that the movement of this island is related to the weather change and by studying it weather change can be anticipated.

Prashar Lake

Once we reached Prashar, the site was mesmerizing. There was heavy rainfall the day before we went and it has added up to the beauty of the site.


The lake and the temple. It is really looks like heaven.

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.

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