The Famous Temples of Kullu and Manali

Manali honeymoon tours are quite popular among the people. Most of the just married brides and grooms head for a Kullu Manali tour to celebrate their wedding and togetherness.  There are hundreds of places to visit in these nearby hill stations. In this blog, we will tell you about some famous temples situated here which are included in all the Manali honeymoon packages by touring companies.

Hidimba Temple

This majestic temple is located in Manali. The Manali tourism finds this temple very precious from the point of view of their tourism industry’s growth. It is less than 2 km from the very famous Mall road. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Hidima or Hadimba. Erected in the 15^th century, the Hidimba Temple is chiefly made up of wood and is four storied. There are many hotels and inns near the temple; therefore, it is easy to take out time to visit it. 

Gauri Shankar Temple

This popular temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The ancient structure of the Gauri Shankar Temple is mesmerizing. Many historians and archeologists claim that this temple is the last standing structure of the famous Gurjara- Pratihara tradition. The temple is not only important from a religious aspect but is also noteworthy for its historical past and outstanding architecture. Do not forget to include this place in your honeymoon packages for Manali.

Maa Sharvari Temple

When you go to Kullu, do not miss this glorious temple. Goddess Sharvari is a famous local deity of the Kullu region. Ma Sharvari is believed to be the incarnation of Goddess Durga. Ma Sharvari temple is a fine example of ancient elegance.

Vaishno Devi Temple

This temple is situated in Kullu, on the banks of River Beas. The temple is often called as Mahadevi Tirth. The temple was built by a saint named Swami Sewak Das Ji Maharaj in the year 1966. The temple is magnificent and peaceful.

Raghunath Temple

One of the most popular temples of Kullu, Raghunath Temple was built in the 17^th century. Folklore states that during this time, a king named Raja Jagat Singh committed a grave sin. And, in order to repent his sin, he ordered one of his courtiers to go to Ayodhya and bring a deity of Lord Rama (Lord Raghunath). After the idol was brought, the king constructed a palatial temple in his kingdom and installed the idol.