Where Shiva gazes in five directions, and the Beas whispers ancient mantras Set at the confluence of the Beas and Suketi rivers in the heart of Mandi town, the Panchvaktra Temple—also known as Panchbakhtar or Triloknath Temple—is one of the most sacred and...
Where Shiva’s silence echoes through centuries, and the town bows to its guardian At the spiritual core of Mandi town, often called “Chhoti Kashi” for its abundance of Shiva temples, stands the Bhutnath Temple—a 16th-century marvel dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in...
Where the forest whispers her name, and the architecture tells her story Tucked in the tranquil folds of Chindi village, about 14 km before Karsog town in Mandi district, the Chindi Mata Temple—also known as Chandi or Chhindi Mata Temple—is a mystical Shakti shrine...
Where the sky is her canopy, and the winds carry the whispers of the Pandavas Perched at a staggering 3,359 meters (11,020 feet) above sea level, the Shikari Devi Temple crowns the highest peak in Mandi district, overlooking the Seraj and Karsog valleys. This ancient...
Where Shiva’s silence burns bright, and the Mahabharata breathes through stone and fire Tucked in the lush Karsog Valley of Mandi district, the Mamleshwar Mahadev Temple is one of Himachal’s most ancient and mystically charged shrines. Believed to be over 5,000 years...
Where dreams climb with every step, and the goddess watches over Shimla’s eastern sky Perched on a ridge above Sanjauli, just beneath Jakhoo Hill, the Dhingu Mata Temple is a beloved shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga, revered here as Dhingu Devi—the wish-fulfilling...
Where the goddess watches over Shimla, and every step is a prayer in the pines Perched atop Prospect Hill, just west of Shimla’s city center, the Kamna Devi Temple—also known as Creeda Devi Temple—is a serene shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, revered here as a...
Where worries melt in the mountain breeze, and devotion finds its echo in the pines Nestled amidst the lush deodar forests of Taradevi, just outside Shimla, the Sankat Mochan Temple is a beloved shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the remover of obstacles and the...
Where the goddess gave Shimla her name, and devotion echoes through pine-scented air Perched on Bantony Hill, just above The Mall Road in Shimla, the Kali Bari Temple is one of the city’s oldest and most beloved shrines. Dedicated to Goddess Kali in her form as...