Bijli Mahadev (Kullu)

Yet another beautiful place to visit in the Himalayas. Bijli Mahadev is a Temple situated at the top of a mountain above Kullu Valley. This Temple was built a long time ago. It is situated at an altitude of 7874 ft. Lord Shiva is said to be here from time immemorial. In this Temple lies a pillar made up of wood, and a Shiva Lingam. Lightning strikes this region sometimes on the Lingam and some times on the pillar. And the Lingam (abode of Lords Shiva) breaks into pieces, and the temple priest collect the pieces which comes in his dreams where the pieces are located. He collects all the pieces and a unmarried girl joins these pieces with butter. This Lingam is completely made up of butter. And this goes on whenever lightning strikes the Lingam or the pillar.

view from top of Bijli Mahadev

One should visit this temple in summers, which is a best time and could stay a night or two at a local place built for the pilgrims. One should carry warm clothes and a blanket or two if want to stay for a night. Normally blankets are provided, but its good if you carry your own. Food is available at local tents which are located at the top near the Temple.

A Temple View

A local Food Shop

In the month of July and August, a Mela (fair) is organized by the temple community and priests where a large gatherings is observed where a large number of devotees sing, dance and perform a various spiritual practices all together.

Visit this place once in a life time and become united with God, nature and spiritual beings.

Land of Gods

Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is called the land of Gods, because nearly every district in here has its own deities, temples, religious places, pilgrimages and much more. There are a lot of tourist places like Manali, Shimla, Chamba, Dharamshala and Kinnaur.

Bhimakali Temple

Above Temple is Bhimakali Temple in Sarahan (Rampur). This is an ancient temple and is the local god of the people living in this region.

Other parts of Himachal also has local deities which local people worship and obey more than law in there region. Malana village is a small village which is also called one of oldest democracies of India. This village is ruled by a local deity Jamblu Devta. This village is also considered as one of the best places to smoke hand rubbed hashish and is full with foreign backpackers in summers when its accessible and is the best season to visit.

Malana House

This is a traditional house of Malana. Nearly all the houses in Malana were made this way, but a fire burnt the whole village and these beautiful houses were replaced with modern concrete houses. Still some houses like this one are present to date.

A pilgrimage in Chamba known as Manimahesh Yatra is considered to be an awesome travel experience both for tourists and spiritual beings. Manimahesh Yatra is opened in the month of August and is opened just for 15-20 days, when there is a big festival (Mela) on the top near Manimahesh Lake. Manimahesh Mountain is considered to be an abode of Lord Shiva and is known to be an adventurous trek from Hadsar to the top of the Mountain.

Manimahesh Top

This is a picture of the top of Manimahesh. Here we can see Manimahesh lake and Mountain (abode of lord Shiva). It is said to have a dip in the chilling lake and be free from all the sins. Tourists from all over India and abroad visit this site every year.!! HAR HAR MAHADEV!!

We are talking about land of Gods and Himachal Pradesh is a place which makes your travelling experience and unforgettable one. This place is for everyone, Children, Old people, Young Couples, spiritual seekers and adventure seekers.

Dharamshala is the home of His Holiness Dalai Lama. It is a beautiful town with  a lot of foreign tourists and spiritual seekers. There are many places to visit in this town like Triund, Bhagsunaag, local market, an international cricket stadium and many more. People here are friendly and warm and always ready to welcome tourists coming from a different parts of the world. 

                                      

                                                                view from Triund Top

Manali is a famous destination for a large number of visitors visiting every year here and surroundings of Manali. Famous places to be explored while in Manali are old manali, Vashishth Temple, Rohtang Pass, Naggar Castle and many more. Solang Nala is yet another place to visit while you are here. It is a place for various sports activities like paragliding, snow biking, rolling balls and much more. There is temple which can be reached after an hour walk from here inside the mountains and the temple itself is an example of purity, divinity and serenity. In winters, a natural Lingam is made out of ice here which resembles to the shivalingam of amarnath cave.

paragliding and rollingball

       Temple (Solang Nala)

Wherever we go we have our God with us. This is land of Gods and our God is there everywhere..Visit Himachal Pradesh and you will feel something different than all of your previous travelling experiences. This place will enhance your personality, it will give you pleasure, it will entertain you and makes you feel someone special. Come here with your loved one's, your friends, family or sometimes alone to explore places, traditions, people, food, music, culture and much more. It has something for everyone. Hope to see you soon somewhere in this Dev Bhoomi..