Temples
Vaidyanath Temple Jyotirlinga in Deogarh
Baijnath, 46km south east of Dharmasala, is an important pilgrim centre. The ancient Baidyanath Temple here is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his personification as Vaidyanath, Lord of the Physicians. Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India, the most sacred abodes of Shiva.
Supposed to date from 804Ad, this temple said to have [...]
Jwalamukhi Temple in Kangra
About 54km in south of Kangra is the temple of Jwalamukhi, the goddess of light. Jwalamukhi is 34-km from Kangra and 56 km from Dharamsala. Recognised as one of the 51 Shaktipiths of India, Jwalamukhi’s Devi Temple, tended by the followers of Goraknath, is set against a cliff. The picturesque temple, built against a wooded [...]
Vajreshwari Temple in Kangra
Kangra was once the capital of the princely state of Kangra, one of the richest places in India. Today, it is most famous for the Temple of Vajreshwari.
It is said that the famous wealth of this temple, tempted dozens of invaders. The temple itself was destroyed by the earthquake of 1905 but rebuilt in 1920. [...]
Lotus Temple (Bahai Mandir) in New Delhi
Lotus Temple in Marbal, a prominent attraction in Delhi; Located near Kalka Mandir at Kalka Hills, south of Delhi, is the unique Bahai Temple, shaped like a Lotus. The nine sided structure has 27 petals and is set amidst lovely gardens and placid pools. Completed in 1986, this temple is illuminated at dusk, further enhancing [...]
Bhimakali Temple in Sarahan (HP)
Sarahan in Himachal Pradesh, is home to the Bhimakali Temple. The ancient temple complex is regarded as one of the finest examples of Himachal architectural. The temple is situated about 180 km from Shimla and is one of 51 Shakti Peethass.
It is built of wood and is no less than an architectural masterpiece. Located near [...]
Vaishno Devi Temple in North East of Jammu
In Amarnath, the Vaishno Devi Temple too, requires an arduous trek. Situated about 60 km north east of Jammu, on the triangular hill Trikoota Bhagwati, this shrine is at an altitude of 5300 feet and at a distance of 12 km from Katra, the fast motorable point. The temple enshrines Vaishno Devi, a manifestations of [...]
Raghunath Temple in Jammu & Kashmir
The picturesque state of Jammu & Kashmir is home to several sacred shrines and pilgrim centres. Hindus Temples, Muslims Shrines, Sikh Gurudwaras and Buddhist Monasteries add to the cultural diversity of this beautiful state. The most outstanding landmark in Jammu, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is the Raghunath temple, dedicated to lord Rama.
The [...]