Soulful pilgrimage places in himachal pradesh

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Soulful Pilgrimage Places in Himachal

Pradesh

Also known as ‘Devbhoomi or Abode of Gods’ Himachal Pradesh is a popular destination for

thousands of devotees from across the globe. Know about famous pilgrimage places in Himachal

Pradesh. Himachal can be described as the land of pilgrimages, mystical customs and rituals. Its

diverse and colorful landscape is filled with houses of Gods and Goddesses.


Manikaran Sahib

Manikaran is a town located in the Parvati Valley of Kullu district. Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre

for both Hindu and Sikh tourists and is one of the most popular religious places of Himachal Pradesh.

There are temples of the Hindu deities Rama, Krishna and Vishnu. There is also a gurudwara and a

hot water spring. The water of the spring is considered extremely auspicious and believed to have

curative powers. Many take a dip in the holy water to wash their sins. The Gurudwara offers langar

(free food).

Hidimba Devi Temple


Located at the foot of Himalyas in a village in Manali, Hidimba Devi Temple is an ancient temple

dedicated to Hidimba Devi, wife of Bhima, one of the five Pandavas. Hidimba was a rakshas and is

said to have meditated here to eventually attain the status of a Goddess. About 70 meters from the

temple is the shrine of Ghatotkach who was Hidimba and Bhima’a son. It is one of the most visited

holy places in Himachal Pradesh as newly married couples visit this temple to seek blessings of

Hidimba Devi. There is a fair held every month on the birthday of Hidimba Devi.

Bijli Mahadev Temple

Located in the Kullu Valley at a height of 2,460m, the temple has a Shiva Lingam. There is a trek of 3

km to reach the temple offering breathtaking views. Once there, one can see panoramic view of the

Kullu and Parvati valley. There is a 60 feet high staff on the temple that attracts lightning and

shatters the Shiva lingam to pieces. The priest restores the Shiva lingam using butter and sattoo. .

This temple is one of the top places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.


Baijnath Temple

Located in the Beas valley at a distance of 16kms from Palampur, Baijnath temple is dedicated to

Lord Shiva. Built of stone in the shikhara style, it is a fine blend of sculpture and architecture. The

linga enshrined in its sanctum is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country. The temple attracts a large

number of devotees during the festival of Shivratri.

Naina Devi temple


Naina Devi Temple is located in Bilaspur District on the top of Naina Hill. According to a legend, it is

one of the 51 shaktipeeths where eyes of Goddess Sati fell. Every year special fair is organised during

Chaitra, Shravan and Ashwin Navratri which attracts millions of devotees from all over the country.

Bhimkali temple

Bhimkali Temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhimkali, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. It is one of the

51 shaktipeeths and it is believed that the ear of Goddess Sati fell here. There is a huge museum

inside the temple which exhibits the exclusive images of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The Kali Puja is

celebrated here with great zeal and enthusiasm. It is among the top visited temples of Himachal

Pradesh. It is among the most visited places in Himachal Pradesh.


Jwalamukhi Temple

The temple of Jwalamukhi is dedicated to the goddess Jwalamukhi, the deity of flaming mouth. This

temple is also one of the 51 shaktipeeths where the tongue of Goddess Sati fell. There is no idol

because the Goddess is considered to be residing in the form of flames. Inside the shrine, there is a

pit where several flames are burning in the form of nine ceaseless flames that are named as

Mahakali, Annapurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Vindhya Vasini, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji

Devi respectively.

Chamunda Devi Temple


Located in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Chamunda Devi Temple is at a distance of 10 kms

from Palampur, on the banks of Baner River. The temple is dedicated to Chamunda Devi, who is a

form of Durga / Shakti. The term 'Chamunda' has been derived from two words, 'Chanda' and

'Munda', the two demons whom the Goddess killed.

Chintpurni Temple

The temple of Ma Chintpurni is located in Una district surrounded by the Himalayas. It is one of the

51 shaktipeeths and it is believed that the Goddess Sati’s feet fell at this place. The word ‘Chintpurni’

means a remover of troubles and worries. Devotees come here to forget their worries and pray for

blessings. Goddess Chhinnamastika Devi resides in this temple.


Jhakoo Temple

Jhakoo Temple is dedicated to Hindu deity Hanuman. It is located at the top of Jhakoo hill of Shimla.

It is a 2 kms uphill climb from the ridge through the beautiful deodar trees. The temple is built

around the place that has Lord Hanuman’s footprints. It is believed that he took rest here while

looking for sanjeevni booti. A 108 feet statue of Lord Hanuman is also present there.

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