top temples of kullu manali

Basheshar Mahadev temple

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Basheshar Mahadev is located in Bajaura, around 15 kms from Kullu. The temple is around 1300-year-old.

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Bijli Mahadev temple

Overlooking the Beas and Parvati valleys, Bijli Mahadev temple is situated on a mountain top at an altitude of around 2300 meters.

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Krishna temple

Krishna or Murlidhar temple is an ancient stone monument in the Naggar village, which used to be the capital of erstwhile Kullu princely state.

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Tripura Sundari temple

This is another old temple located in Naggar near the iconic Naggar Castle. It’s dedicated to the Mother Goddess (the beauty of the three worlds).

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Jagatipatt temple

Another historic temple in Naggar to visit is the Jagatipatt temple, which is located adjacent to the Naggar Castle.

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Hadimba temple

Hadimba temple is located in the middle of a thick Deodar forest in Manali. The temple is dedicated to demon goddess Hadimba.

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Vashisht temple

Dedicated to sage Vashishth, this wood-and-stone temple is in Vashisht village, which is around 3 kms from Manali town.

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Gayatri temple

Located in Jagatsukh village, which is around 6 kms from Manali, the Gayatri temple was built in the early 8th century.

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Gauri Shankar temple

Situated behind the Gayatri temple in Jagatsukh, Gauri Shankar is a stone temple and one of the oldest of Kullu valley.

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Manu temple

Located in Old Manali, Manu temple is the only temple in India dedicated to Vaivasvata Manu, who as per the Indian mythology, is the progenitor of human race.

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