Manali
holds its visual beauty not only in geographical terms but also in
spirituality. It is truly believed that the hill station got its name after
sage Manu. With a divine atmosphere, the spiritual places in Manali manage to
get lots of visitors to this venue in the valleys of Himalayas. To justify this
statement, Manali has various spiritual places which include Gurudwaras,
Monasteries, Temples, ancient mosques and Churches etc. There are various
well-known religious places to visit in Manali which are described below:
1.
Hidimba Devi Temple
Hidimba
Devi is a very old and famous temple in Manali, which was built by Raja Bahadur
Singh in 1553. This place of devotion is dedicated to Hidimba, she was a
demoness, is the wife of Bheem, in the Mahabharata according to the Hindu
mythology. Hidimba had meditated in the cave on which this divine place of
worship has been built. Legend has that Hidimba had vowed to marry the man who
defeats her powerful brother Hidimb in the fight. And Bheema, one of the
Pandavas, defeated Hidimb in the battle and then married with his sister
Hidimba. Situated in the cedar forests near various Best Hotels in Manali
Hidimba Devi Temple is the most famous religious site of
Manali. It is because of the architectural uniqueness and mythological belief.
2.
Tibetan Monasteries
Manali
also has three recently constructed Tibetan monasteries, which contain the
statue of Lord Buddha, the handicrafts and literature of the Tibetans, abundant
in the Tibetan’s culture. Two of these monasteries are situated in the major
downtown of Manali and one monastery is Aloe, settled on the left bank of Beas
River in Manali. Tibetan’s handicraft items and the carpets that are woven and
sold in the monasteries, is the major feature of this spot.
3.
The Manali Gompa
Erected
in 1960 AD and renowned for its Chorten, wall paintings and a large statue of
Lord Buddha, The Manali Gompa, which is a new monastery, is a significant
assembling place for the Buddhists from Ladakh, Kinnaur, Spiti, Lahaul, Nepal
and Tibet.
4.
Vashishth Temples
Close
to the gurgle streams of River Beas; Vashisht Village is settled upon a high
point. The village is very famous for the Vashisht Temple, named behind the
great Rishi Vashisht, one of the 7 Hindu sages. Many pilgrims take dips in the
hot springs within the temple. It is supposed that this spring has medicinal
standards and there are separate preparations of bathing for women and men. It
is one of the must-visit places during your Manali Tour Package
to get the full enjoyment of your trip.
5.
Manu Temple
Named
on the holy Sage Manu, the Manu temple in Manali is one of the most important
amongst the spiritual places of Manali. According to the Hindu mythology, Sage
Manu, the divine creator of the human race, meditated and dwelt in the Manali.
Considering a faith like this, Manu temple was built right at his meditative
spot. Owing to such tales, the temple holds a great amount of significance for
the pilgrims.
6.
Jagat Sukh Temples
Settled
on the south side of Manali at the northern end of the Kullu Valley and very
near to the snow line of the Indian Himalayas, Jagatsukh, which is a very small
village, is very famous for trekking and ancient Hindu temples. Regarded as one
of the major attractions of Manali, the temples are constructed in the Shikhara
style. The Chacholi Jatra Festival, which is held in this temple every year, is
visited by a number of tourists.
7.
Gauri Shankar Temple
Gauri
Shankar Temple at DASHAL village (700 meters from Sarsai) on the main left bank
Kullu Manali Highway. It is a 12th century protected monument. Also see lush
green apple orchards, play with water stream out there "Fun park" near
Hadimba Temple
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