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Kullu Manali,Himachal, India
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Manali a great place for honemoon. Here is the list of some places of local manali.
- Hadimba Devi Temple
- Club House
- Manu Temple
- Uruswati Himalayan Folk Art Museum
- Vaishno Devi Temple
- Bijli Mahadev temple
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Hadimba Devi [ Dhungri temple ]
The Goddess Hadimba is revered in this area. Goddess Hadimba was the sister of the 'Rakshash’ Hadimb who ruled the mountains and was feared by all. When Bhima, the Pandava brother met Goddess Hadimba with , he fell instantly in love and wanted to marry with Goddess Hadimba. But Bhim had to kill her brother first. After the death of her brother, Goddess Hadimba proved to be a good queen. Goddess Hadimba was fair and loved by all the people. Goddess Hadimba finally went to the forest called Dhungri Van Vihar to spend her last years in mediation and it is at this spot that the Goddess Hadimba temple was built. Also known as the Dhungri temple, it is a wooden four-storey structure and is built in the pagoda style. It looks almost like something out of a Japanese painting. You won’t find an idol in the temple, just a foot print on a stone. The Goddess Hadimba temple was built in 1553 and is an important one in this area. An interesting but real story surrounds this temple of Goddess Hadimba. Apparently the king who commissioned this temple was so awestruck by its beauty that he ordered the artist’s right hand cut so he wouldn’t be able to repeat his masterpiece. The artist determined not to sacrifice his craft, trained his left hand to carve and built a bigger and more beautiful temple in Chamba. The people in Chamba were so happy with his new creation that they beheaded him, lest he build another temple. Over the years Hadimba became the patron Goddess of the Rajas and the goddess’s blessings had to be taken before every coronation and a buffalo sacrificed after each one. Today, the Dussehra celebrations commence with the blessing of the ceremonial horse by the goddess in a ceremony called ‘ghor pooja.’A huge fair is also held at the temple on 14th May to celebrate her birthday. Rice beer or ‘longri’ flows like water and both men and women drink, dance and celebrate all night. A place worth stopping by! This temple is approachable by a foot path close to Hotel Rohtang Manas lu or via Hotel Kalpana, Devei Dyar and Chetna before Log Huts and it is almost 1.5 Km by road. A little higher up and 4 Km from Manali is a small but picturesque lake named after the sage Bhrigu.
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Club House , Manali [ Dhungri temple ]
Club House: 1.5 Km from Manali town , means from Bus Stand, at the end of old Manali village, this club house with its comprehensive facilities of a roller skating rink , an auditorium, a billiards room, a card room, a library and a bar with restaurant makes a wonderful outing for holiday elites.The club provides conferencing facility also. Club House is managed by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Club house is situated just at the foot of old Manali village with all modern amenities required for manali honeymoon couples. Club house is not less than five star comfort or luxury and greeted by smiling, courteous staff of Himachal Tourism Development Corporation at reception. The club provides indoor and outdoor games, conference facility with a multi purpose hall, Billiard, Table Tennis, Card room , Carom Table, of course with the permission and nominal fee. It has well stocked Bar and A Restaurant for the gourmet. |
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Manu Temple , Manali
Manu Temple is located in old Manali, at a distance of approximate three kilometers from the main market of Manali. The temple is dedicated to the Indian sage Manu , great Manu, who is said to be the creator of the world and the writer of "Manusmriti". Though temple is situated in a congested place, visitors from across the globe come to visit it. The charming location of Manu Temple, on the bank side of river Beas, adds to its attraction. The temple of great Manu was reconstructed in the year 1992, when the vaulted ceiling and marble floors were added.Manali Honeymoon couples are advised to wear dresses covering the knees and shoulders, while inside the temple. To reach the temple, one has to traverse through the slippery stone paths that lie before its premises. The ancient temple is a prominent place of worship for the local people of Manali, who arrive everyday to offer their pray to the creator of humanity. Local people consider it sacred and auspicious and visit it regularly. Its popularity also lies in the fact that it is the only temple dedicated to Manu - the creator of human race, in India. Manu Temple has remained as one of the primary Manali tourist attractions, since times immemorial. It is believed to be the place where sage Manu meditated after stepping on earth. Manali has a distinct historical background that is appealing to most people who visit the pilgrim spot. According to Hindu mythology, Manu sage is the divine creator of the human race in the world. It was in this region that the sage dwelt and meditated. Whenever you visit Manali, make sure to see the temple too. The Manalsu River flows right next to the Hadimba Temple and on the opposite bank lies the old village of Manali, also known as the original Manali. It is here that you will find the Manu, great Manu Temple. The Manu Temple is situated only 3 km away from the main bazaar and is said to be the only temple dedicated to the Sage Manu in India. Manu is said to be the creator of the human race and in fact Manali gets its name from Manu Alava, meaning the home of Manu. You can opt to take a scenic walk up the hill to the temple, it takes about half an hour is well worth the effort. In fact, on the sixth day of Phagun, a huge fair dedicated to Manu Maharaj is held called Phagi and is open to all. Some sources say that the temple marks the spot where Manu Maharaj first placed his foot while getting off the boat that carried him during the world-destroying flood. Others say this is where he mediated. Either way, it’s a special spot and shouldn’t be missed on your honeymoon.
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Urusvati Himalayan Folk Art Museum, Naggar
Urusvati, meaning light of the morning star. This folk art museum was founded by Professor and Madame Nicholas Roerich in 1928, then known as Research Institute, Naggar where history, ethos, the spirit of the Himalayan region and the traditional Indian and Tibetan medicines were studied. It was renamed as Urusvati Himalayan Folk Art Museum in 1993. The museum preserves paintings made by Roerichs and also those made by Indian and Russian artists. The museum remains open from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. throughout the week except Mondays. It is situated 100 m up hill Roerich Art Gallery. You can easily hire a taxi or an auto-rickshaw from Naggar bus stop.This is also a place which will be seen in the time of Manali honeymoon. |
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VAISHNO DEVI TEMPLE, Manali
Vaishno Devi Temple is located just 5 kim form Kullu on the Kullu-Manali Road N.H. No.1. One important thing that this is different from jammu MAA VAISHNO DEVI TEMPLE. |
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Bijli Mahadev Temple, Kullu ,Manali
Kullu, the most exotic hill station is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. This place is a hot spot tourist-visiting hub. Kullu is described as the nature's paradise on earth and also well known as 'Silver Valley' of Himachal Pradesh. The lush valley of Kullu with fruit orchards, temples and scenic beauty, is one of the beautiful valleys in the foothills of Himalayas. It is very well known for many of the interesting and most visited tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. One of them is the Bijli Mahadev Temple. This nature's paradise is very easily accessible from any part of the country. Kullu is located at a distance of 570 km from the capital city of Delhi.The Bijli Mahadev Temple is truly an architectural marvel and is very well crafted. The entrance door consists of the stone statue of the Nandi bull that guards the temple. Every year during the Hindu months of Shravana, a fair is held in this temple. The temple offers a panoramic view of the Kullu and the Paravathi valleys and is nestled amidst the green Himalayas. The temple is situated at the hilltop and shines like a needle in the sun. |
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