Himachal Pradesh Temples

A number of pilgrimage centers and Hindu temples are situated in Himachal Pradesh. There are more than two thousand temples in Himachal Pradesh. These Himachal Pradesh Temples are also magnificent works of architecture. The temples are the centers of attraction for the visitors and tourists. Many of them are also associated with ancient legends.

According to a myth, it is believed that Sati's eye fell at the very place where the Naina Devi Yatra in Himachal Pradesh is built. The temple of Naina Devi Yatra is situated in the district of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh.

Jawalmukhi temple is one of the most visited temples in Himachal Pradesh. According to the Hindu legends, Sati's tongue fell in the place where the temple is being erected. The hindu temple is built in homage to goddess Jawalmukhi, also known as Maa Jwala Ji. The meaning of Jawalmukhi is mouth of flames.

The temple of Mata Chintpurni is dedicated to Mata Chintpurni and Chhinnamastika Devi. It is located in the Una district. The deity has derived such a name from the idol of goddess Durga in the temple, which is without a head.

The Baijnath temple is located in the Bias valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is a temple that has been dedicated to Siva Vaidyanatha, meaning the Lord of the physicians. The Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the oldest temples and also the largest one, situated in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. There are six temples that are situated in the complex of the Laxmi Narayan Temple.

The temple of Bijli Mahadev is situated in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. The altitude at which the temple is situated is about 2,438 meter amidst a beautiful location.

The Hadimba Temple is built to pay homage to Devi Hadimba. The second pandav, Bhim was the husband of Hadimba. The Renukaji Temple is built near the Renuka Lake. It is built in the memory of Renuka.


Bhootnath Temple

It is as old as the town Mandi itself and dates back to the 1520s. In March, the festival of Shivratri is a major event and the Bhootnath temple is its focus. For and entire week the town celebrates the arrival of hundreds of local deities on elaborately decorated palanquins


Syamakall Temple


Also called the temple of Tarna Devi, this is high on Tarna hill which rises above the town. In the 17th century this was built by Raja Syama Sen after a perticularly tring time when the goddess gave him success.

Raghunath Temple

Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu committed a great wrong. To atone for the sin, he sent a senior countier to Ayodhya for a statue of lord Raghunath - lord Rama. This temple was built by Raja Jagat Singh to house the image and even today, is greatly revered.

Bijli Mahadev Temple

It is set on a spur that offers some spectacular views. The temple is famous for its high staff that periodically draws lightning which shatters the Shivlinga and scorches the building. Using only butter as adhesive, the linga is then carefully pieced together by the temple pundit.

Ram temple

This is located near the Yamuna bridge. With exquisite marble work, this was built in 1889 in memory of raja Partap Chand of Kangra by his wife who originally belonged to Sirmour.


Parashurama Tal and renuka Temple

At the base of the Renuka lake, this large pool is considered to embrace lord Parshurama, who wished too spend all eternity at his mother's feet. Reportedly built overnight by an invading force of Gurkhas in early 19th century. The original temple of Renukaji is here.

Shiva Temple

Surrounded by fields and sal trees, the linga in this temple is supposed to be steadily increasing in size.

Katasan Devi Temple

Also known as Uttam Wala Bara Ban, this is on the Paonta Sahib - Nahan road. This shrine is revered by local people. At this spot, the forces of sirmour defeated the maruding armies of Ghulam Qadir Khan Rohiolla

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple

One of the most charming temples in the Kullu valley, this is renowned for its intricate stone carvings.


Balasundari Temple

Legend has it that the Devi's pindi appeared in the bag of solt brought by a local trader. The temple built by raja Deep Parkash of Sirmour in 1573.

Temples in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh (HP) is called as Dev Bhoomi—the land of temples—besides being recognized as the most prominent tourism destination in India. Temples in HP include many Hindu temples. According to reports Hinduism is around 95% of the total population, making it the most Hindu State in the country. The most famous temples in Himachal Pradesh are many, but the Naina Devi Temple, located in the Bilaspur District is known all over India, as scores of devotees visit this Devi Temples in Himachal Pradesh, every year. There are many Devi Temples in Himachal Pradesh, which include: Naina Devi Temple, Jwala Devi Temple, Chintapurni Devi Temples, Chamunda Devi Temple, Vrajeswari Devi, Jwalaji Temple, Shikari Devi Temple, Hadimba Temple, Bhimakali Temple etc. among others.

There are around 2000 Himachal Pradesh Temples of which many have become famous pilgrimage centers. The Bijli Mahadev temple located on a hill at an altitude of nearly 2,400 meters in the Kulu Valley is a joy to visit. Of the Himachal Pradesh Temples, the Laxmi Narayana Temple is the oldest and the biggest one located in the Chamba District. Jwalamukhi temple is also one of the famous temples in Himachal Pradesh, dedicated to the Goddess Jwalamukhi.

Covering an area of 55673 square kilometers, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states in the country, attracting millions of tourists every year from all parts of the world. With a population of more than 7,00,000 the state is a mine of tourist destinations. Dalhousie is the most famous hill station that retains the aura of the bygone colonial era. Shimla, the capital of the Himachal Pradesh holds a special charm of its own for the tourists visiting it; called popularly as the Queen of Hill, this beautiful town is located at an altitude of 2,200 meters and served as the summer capital for the British by virtue of its accommodating weather even during the peak summer season.

The major transportation is by road, but the famous Kalka-Shimla Railway track covers almost 96 kilometres that includes the part of the journey, most breathtaking, while passing through 102 tunnels and crossing almost 864 bridges in all.

Manali or popularly called as the Kulumanali, is another hill station, captivating the tourists every moment of their stay. The tourists simply lust after the place, just to view the stupendous snow capped peaks, breathtaking deodar and pine tress, virgin fields, fruit orchards and of course the meandering Beas.

The list of most famous temples in Himachal Pradesh includes:

Naina Devi Temple
Baba Balak Nath Temple

Chintpurni Temple
Brijeshwari Temple
Jawalaji Temple
Chamunda Devi Temple
Baijnath Temple
Hadimba Temples
Bijli Mahadev Temple
Shringi Rishi Temple
Rewalsar Temple
Shikari Devi Temple
Jakhu Temple
Laxmi Narayana Temple
Bhagsu Nag Shiva Temple
Dalai Lama Monastery
Bhimkali Temple
Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara
Jhakhu Temple
Hatkaoti Temple
Poanta Sahib Temple
Renukaji Temple
Gurudwara Rawalsar
Marsur Temple
Ardhanari Temple
Chaurashi Temple
Balasundari Temple
Bhutnath Temple