Monday 19 March 2012

Mandi as " Chhoti Kashi " and " Varanasi of Hills " , Himachal Pradesh

Mandi ( H. P. ) , previously known as Mandav Nagar named after Mandvay rishi (Sage) is also popularly known as " Chhoti Kashi " and " Varanasi Of Hills " . But why? because Mandi has more than 300 old and new temples. Because of the large number of temples and its location along River Beas and Suketi khad , Mandi is also known as 'Chhoti (Small) Kashi' and ' Varanasi of hills '.
                  Mandi was a princely state and now Mandi is a fast developing town that still has much of its original culture , character and charm. Today, it is one of the district headquarters of Himachal Pradesh . In Mandi , there are about 81 old stone temples and their enormous range of fine carving. there are lot of remains of old palaces and notable examples of 'colonial' architecture. The temples of Bhoothnath, Trilokinath, Panchvaktra and Shyamakali are among the more famous ones. 
                                    The week long international Shivratri fair in Mandi is the major attraction of the area every year. In the year 2012 the fair was celebrated from 21st to 27th February. In the fair the activities like cultural programmes in the evenings, exhibitions, sports etc. attracts the tourists as well as locals.
                                               Most of the temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Goddess Kali. There are many classical temples which the Archaeological Survey of India has declared 'protected monuments' due to their historical significance.


 Some of These are :

Panchvaktra Mahadev Temple: 
Panchvaktra Mahadev Temple
This temple is a protected monument and is located near Beas river .



Trilokinath Temple Mandi  :




Trilokinath Mandir ,Mandi Himachal Pradesh 


This temple is made in 1520 A.D. by Queen Sultana Devi , wife of King of Mandi Ajber Sen .





Wall sculptures  , Trilokinath temple ,Mandi 


Other important Shiv temple in Mandi is Boothnath temple , which is situated in very crowdy area , Bhoothnath mohalla


Bhoothnath temple , Mandi







There are also a lot of Shiv temple in Mandi , I have photographed some of them , you can see
Full Gallery of Shiv temples in Mandi , which I have photographed , 

Lord Shiva in Mahamritunjay temple , Mandi




    Shri sidh Shiv shambhu , Mandi                                                                                                                                      Shiv Rudra Mandir , Mandi                                                                        
Beside a lot of Lord Shiva's temples , there are also many temples that are of great importance , Some of these are as :



Bhimakali Temple : Situated near Bhiuli , Mandi near river Beas , this temple is one of the main attraction in Mandi due to it's different  architect . 



Bheema Kali Temple , Mandi

The Gurudwara at Mandi :

Mandi has an historical Gurudwara in honour of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, who spent some time in Mandi. The people and the ruler welcomed him with great warmth and supported the Guru in his war against the tyrannical rule of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb; it is said that the city has the Guru's blessings. The Gurdwara is also unofficially referred to as Gurudwara Palang Sahab, because the Guru's Bed 'Palang' is still preserved here.(Source : Wikipedia)


Sikh Gurudwara in Mandi , Himachal Pradesh


There ara also many temples like Tarna Mata mandir also called Shyama Kali temple, Vishvkarma temple etc.
The environment in Mandi is thus very Divine and religious . 
Mandi town , Himachal Pradesh 

                             2. Some photos of Mandi town and temples in Mandi
                             3. Shivratri Fair in Mandi 2012

More information : Wikipedia link
                                                                         H.P. tourism official website
                                                                        

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