TEMPLES

Vaidyanath Temple ( Baijnath-1204): This temple was dedicated to Shiva as Vaidyanath. Dussehra festival is not celebrated in Baijnath, in the respect of Ravan. He took a halt at Baijnath, while he was carrying back Shiva ling presented by Lord Shiva to him.This Shikhar style temple was built by two brothers, Manyuka and Ahuka in 1204. In the 1786 AD, Maharaja Sansar Chandra II carried out renovation of the Temple.

Laxmi Narayan Temple (Chamba): It’s a complex of 6 Shikhar style Temples (Lakshmi Narayana, Radha-Krishana, Lakshmi Damodara, Chandergupta, Gauri Shanker and Trimukeshwara) dedicated to Lord Laxmi Narayan & Lord Shiva. Sahil Varman (920-940 AD) built the Temple and brought marble from Rajasthan area. Yugankar Varman who brought suitable marble. Later, Rani Sharda, the widow of King Jit Singh of Chamba, constructed the Radha-Krishana temple in 1828.

Vishweshwar Mahadev, Bajaura( Kullu ): A Temple of Lord Shiva, it is possibly the most attractive stone Temple of Kullu. This temple was built in the 9th century in pyramid style. It is said that the Pandavas during their exile constructed this temple in just one day.

Lakshna Devi Temple, Bharmour (Chamba): Temple was founded in Bhrampur (Bharmour) during the reign of Meru Varman (680 AD).The idol was made by Gugga under the orders of King Meru Varman.

Hidimba Devi (Dungri) Temple Manali (Kullu): The Hidimba Devi Temple (Pagoda style) is built around a cave where Hidimba meditated to get rid of malefic influences of her being demon. Raja Bahadur Singh built this temple in 1553 AD.

Mrikula Devi Temple (L&S): The Temple is of unknown age perhaps the 10th or 11th century AD. It was during the reign of Ajay Varman in Kashmir that the Temple was constructed. People of Tibetan descent in Lahaul treat Mrikula Devi as Dorje Phag-mo, which means Vajravarahi in Sanskrit.

Champavati Temple (Chamba): Also called Chameshni Devi was built by Raja Sahil Varman (920-940 AD) in the memory of his daughter Champavati.

Trilokinath Temple, Udaipur( Lahaul): Dvanjra Rana of Udaipur, with the help of King Sahil Varman of Chamba constructed this Shikhar style temple, in 10th century AD. It’s only Shikhar style Temple of Lahaul. Hindus consider Triloknath deity as ‘Lord Shiva’ while the Buddhists consider the deity as ‘Arya Avalokiteshwar’, Tibetan language speaking people called him as ‘Garja Fagspa’.

Trilokinath Temple (Mandi ): Rani Sultana Devi (or Surat Rani) queen of Raja Ajbar Sen built this Temple in 1520 AD. Temple houses the three-faced image of Lord Shiv & Goddess Parvati, who is riding on the Nandi (ox).

Ardhnareshwar Temple (Mandi): This Monolith temple of Ardhnarishwar was built in 11th Century. It is dedicated to Lord Shiv and Parvati.

Parashar Temple (Mandi): This Pagoda style Temple of Rishi Parashar (grandson of Rishi Vashishta) is situated on the bank of Prashar Lake. Single deodar was used and temple was built in 12 years. “Saranauhali” fair is held in June. This temple was built around 1300 AD by Raja Ban Sen.

Jawala Mukhi Temple (Kangra): It is a Dome style temple built by Raja Bhumi Chand of Trigarta. The tongue of Mata Sati fell at this place. In 1813 AD, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh built the golden dome of the temple, when he got recovered from 12 years of illness. Inside there are nine flames in the temple. Akbar also presented gold Hive.

Masroor Temples (Kangra): This is Monolithic rock cut Shikhar style Temple said to be built by Pandavas during their period of exile. Practically, it was either built or improved by Lalit Aditya of Kashmir, in 8th century AD. It is dedicated to Lord Ram & Lord Shiv. This place is also known as Ellora of Himalayas or Thakurdwara.The entire complex contains about 15 temples and this place is re-discovered by Shuttleworth in 1913.

Tabo Monastery (Spiti): Tabo Monastery is located on the left bank of Spiti River. The Great Lotsaba Rinchen Sangpo under the patronage of the Lama-king Lhachen Yeshe founded it (CE 996– 1040) in CE 996.This is the oldest monastery in the world. It is also known as Ajanta of Himalayas for wall paintings called Thangka painting (Buddhist scroll paintings).

Brajeshwari Temple (Kangra): This Temple was built by Pandavs and is also known as Nagarkot Dham. It is believed that breast of Mata Sati fell here. Md. Ghazani plundered the temple in 1009 AD & Khawas Khan in 1540 AD. Desa Singh Majitha did latest changes in the Sikh Style (after 1809). He was a commander of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh.

Guru Ghantal Gompa (Lahaul): This Buddhist Temple is located in the village Tupchiling (in Lahaul). Oldest Gompa of Lahaul. An

annual fair is held here in the month of June (Ghantal festival) in which Lamas and Thakurs participate together. There is also an idol dedicated to Brajeshwari Devi in the Gompa.

Major Cave Temples in HP: Mahadev-ka-nal, in Tehsil Baijnath in Kangra. Lord Shiv Jalandhari cave, Palampur in Kangra.Lord Shiv cave, Trilokpur near Shahpur inKangra.Markandey and Vyas cave Temples, Bilaspur.Baba Balaknathji in Hamirpur.

Name	Place	Style	Bulit by	Date	Details
Chaurasi (84) Temple	Bharmour, District Chamba	Shikhar Style	Raja Sahil Varman of Chamba	920 AD	The main Temples of Lakshmi Devi, Ganesh, Manimahesh and Nar Singh are called as 84 Temples.
Adi-Brahma Temple	Khokhan (Bhuntar), Kullu	Pagoda Style	Raja Tedhi Singh of Kullu	1746 AD	Dedicated to Lord Brahma
Ashapuri Temple	Palampur, Kangra	Shikhar Style	Vijya Rama son of Raja Chandrabhan	1627- 1660 AD	The main and original temple of Ashapura Mata is located in Kutch, Gujrat
Baba RudruDera	Una District	Also known as Maddi Ka Gurudwara
Bala Sundri Temple	Tirlokpur (Nahan), Sirmour	Dome Style. In 1573 AD by Raja Deep Prakash	Also called “Chaurasi Ghanto Wali Devi”.
Bhootnath Temple	Mandi Town	Shikhar Style	Raja Ajbar Sen of Mandi	1527 AD	Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Bijli Mahadev Temple	Diz, District Kullu	Pent & Gable	Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Brajeshwari Temple	Nagarkot (Kangra), District Kangra	Shikhar dome	with		Pandavas	Breast of Mata Sati fell at this Place
Brugpa Monastery	Nako village, District Kinnaur	Ringchen Zangpo	996 AD	Located near Nako Lake
Champavati Temple	Chamba	Shikhar Style	Raja Sahil Varman Chamba	930 AD	Dedicated to Champavati, daughter of Sahil Varman or Mahishasurmardi ni
Chamunda Temple	Devi	Chamba. ASI.	Under	Pent Roof/Pahari Style	Sahil (10 C) & Later Raja Prithvi Singh	1754 AD	355 stone stupas were built by Raja Raj Singh of

of Chamba

Chamba

Chintpurni Temple

Chintpurni, District Una

Dome Style, Pandit Mai Dass Kalia

15-16th Century AD

Head of Mata Sati fell at this place and also known as Chhinnamastika.

Dhankar Monastery

Lahaul & Spiti District

Zia-od

Famous    for    its    Paintings    & Principal figure is a statue of Vairochana (Dhyan Budha)

Gemur Monastery

Gemur village, Lahaul & Spiti

11th Century

11th Century Dedicated to Marichi Vajravarahni

Hatkoti Temple

Rohru, District Shimla

Pent Roof

Also known as Hateshwari Devi

Jamlu Devta Temple

Malana, District Kullu

Dedicated to Rishi Jamadagni

Kalachakra Temple

Dharamshala, District Kangra

It is at McLeodganj

Kalibari Temple

Shimla Town

Dome Style

Pandit Ram Charan

1845AD

Dedicated to Mata Shyama Kali (Shyamla) Devi

Kardang Gompa

Keylong, District Lahaul & Spiti

It Has a large library of Kangyur & Tangyur volumes of Budhist Scriptures in Bhoti language

12th century, and renovated by Lama Norbu in 1912

Largest in the region.

Key Monastery

Kibber, District Lahaul & Spiti

Dromton

11th Century

Religious Training Centre of Lamas

Khajji Temple

Kajjiar, District Chamba

Pent Roof Style

Renovated by Wetnurse Batlu during the period of Raja Prithvi Singh

Of 12th Century. Dedicated to Khaji Nag. Wooden statues of Pandavs commissioned by Balbhadra Varman (early 1600s)

Lutru Mahadev

Arki, District Solan

Dedicated to Lord Shiva

Madho Rai Temple

Mandi District

Raja Suraj Sen of Mandi

1648AD

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu

Manu Temple

Manali, District Kullu

Pagoda Style

Creator of Human race

Mool (Original) Mahunag

Located at Bakhari, Near Karsog

Built in 14-15th century

Mahunag is believed to be incarnation of Karan of Mahabharata

Mrikula Devi Temple

Udaipur, District Lahaul & Spiti

Pent Roof/ Naggar Style

Ajay Varman

8th Century

Dedicated to Mata Kali

Murli Manohar Temple

Sujanpur Tira, District Hamirpur

Flat Roof Style

Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra in memory of his mother.

1785AD

Naina Devi Temple	Naina Devi, District Bilaspur	Shikhar Style	Raja Veer Chand of Bilaspur	697-730 AD	Eyes of Mata Sati fell at this place
Naina Devi Temple	Rewalsar, District Mandi	Raja Suraj Sen of Mandi
Nako Monastery	Nako village, District Kinnaur	Foot prints of Padamsambhav a found here
Narsingh Temple	Bharmour, District Chamba	Shikh ar Style	Meru Varman/Rekha Devi wife of Yugankar Varman	950-960 AD	Built within the Complex of 84 Temples
Nawahi Devi Temple	Sarkaghat, District Mandi	Dedicated to Nawahi (Nine Arms) Devi
Panchvaktar Temple	District Mandi
Parshuram Temple	Nirmand, District Kullu	Dedicated to Lord Parshuram
Raghu Nath Temple	Sultanpur, District Kullu	Raja Jagat Singh	1653	Kullu Dusshera dedicated to Lord Raghunath Ji
Renuka Mata Temple	Renukaji, Sagrah, Sirmour (Sikhar)	Earlier, the lake was worshipped as Goddess Renuka. About 100 years back, the temple was constructed with the idol of the deity.
Dera Baba Rudranand	Nari, Una	Dome-shaped.
Shikari Devi Temple	Chachiyot (Karsog),Mandi	Without Roof	Devi of Hunting
Shiv Bari	Gagret District Una	It is believed to be the Archery practicing range of the students of Guru Dronacharya.
Shoolini Temple	Solan town ,District Solan	Shikhar Style	Dedicated to Mata Shoolini
Shrigul Temple /Chudeshwar Mahadev	Churdhar, District Sirmour	Pent Roof	17th– 18th Century AD	Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Shringa Rishi Temple	Banjar, District Kullu
Suhi Mata Temple	Chamba District	Dome Style	Raja Yugankar Varman	940AD	Dedicated to Rani Sunayana wife of Raja Sahil Varman
Sun Temple	Neerath, Rampur Shimla	Shikhar Style	Dedicated to God Sun
Tangyud Monastery	Kaza, District Lahaul &Spiti	Rinchen Zangpo	14th century
Tarna Temple	Mandi District	Dome Style	Raja Shyam Sen of Mandi	1664- 79AD	Dedicated to Mata Shyama Kali
Trilokinath Temple	Mandi District	Shikhar Style	Raja Ajbar Sen of Mandi	1527A D	Panchmukha image of Shiv