Where the masculine and feminine merge in stone, and the spirit finds its balance Tucked along Samkhetar Road in the heart of Mandi town, the Ardhnarishwar Temple is a rare and spiritually profound shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in their composite...
Where the goddess of ten wisdoms watches in silence, and the Pandavas left their mark Tucked in the serene village of Kao, just 7 km from Karsog in Mandi district, the Kamaksha Devi Temple—also known as Kamakhya or Kamaksha Mata Temple—is a rare and powerful Shakti...
Where the goddess watches from the hill, and the town bows in devotion Rising above the bustling lanes of Mandi town, the Tarna Devi Temple—also known as Shyama Kali Temple—sits atop Tarna Hill, offering not just panoramic views of the Beas Valley but also a deep...
Where Shiva rules the three worlds, and the river sings his name Nestled in Purani Mandi (Old Mandi) near the confluence of the Beas and Suketi rivers, the Triloknath Temple is one of the most ancient and architecturally rich Shaivite shrines in Himachal Pradesh....
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...