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Bhootnath Temple
Practically synonymous
with Mandi and located in its very heart, this temple is as old as the
town itself, dating back to the 1520's. It has a Nandi or god Shiva's bull
facing the ornamental double arch to the sanctuary. The modern shrines
nearby are brightly painted. In the month of March, the festival of
Shivratri is a major event and Bhootnath Temple is its focus.
Syamakall Temple ]
Also known as the Tarna Devi Temple, this temple is situated on the Tarna
Hill, which rises above the town. Raja Syama Sen built the temple in the
17th century after a particularly trying time when the goddess gave him
success. Raghunath Temple
Raghunath Temple: In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh of Kulu is said to
have committed a great wrong, to atone for which, he sent a courtier to
Ayodhya for a statue of Lord Raghunath - Lord Rama. He built this temple
to house the image, and the shrine went on to be a popular site of
worship.
Bijli Mahadev Temple
Located at an altitude of 2460 m, this fascinating temple rests on a spur,
that offers some splendid views. The remarkable feature of the shrine, is
a high pole or staff that periodically draws lightning, which shatters the
`Shivlinga' and scorches the building. Butter is, then, used as an
adhesive by the priest to put the `linga' together again.
Parashurama Tal and Renuka Temple
Parashurama Tal and Renuka Temple: Located at the base of the Renuka Lake
is the Parashurama Tal, a massive pool embodying, it is believed,
Parashurama, who desired to spend eternity at his mother's feet. Mother
and son are reunited every year at the great Renuka Fair, held on banks of
the lake, in the month of November.The original temple of Renukaji, is
said to have been built overnight by a contingent of Gurkhas in the early
19th century. Renuka LakeLegend has it that when the evil Sahasarjuna
killed the sage Jamadagini and tried to abduct his wife Renuka, She flung
herself into the water. The gods restored her to life and this like is
regarded to be her embodiment. There is a row of temples along its banks,
and a track encircles the waters.
Triloknath Shiva Temple
It is built in the Nagari style with a tiled roof. The temple at the
centre of a group of sculpted stones shrines, overlooks the river and
offers good views. Inside the temple, Lord Shiva has been depicted as the
lord of the three worlds, at the Panchvakhra he has five faces, expressing
his five aspects.
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