Welcome To The Land of Religious Magnificence With Temples Tour of Himachal
The land of Himachal Pradesh is dotted with numerous temples and shrines that are visited by numerous devotees from all parts of the country.
Online, May 31, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Dotted with numerous tremendous temples and shrines, there is no denying to the fact that Himachal Pradesh is the heavenly abode of the God. Most of these temples encompass legends that are centuries old. And the most fascinating part is that each one of the temple has a fair or festival associated with the deities that is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm by the locals. Tourists from all over the world experience an undiscovered grandeur during their Temples Tour of Himachal.
Baba Balak Nath Mandir
The family deity of the people of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, Baba Balak Nath or Sidh Baba Balak Nath is worshipped with great faith. The main temple of Baba Balak Nath is situated at Deothsidh district of Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh. "Deotsidh", the shrine of the Lord is visited by numerous devotees at all times of the year. During the months of April and May, the fair associated with the temple is at its height. You can easily see groups of people singing and dancing on their way to the temple. They bring offerings to the deity, i.e. Rot Prasad. Just opposite to the cave is a raised platform that is used by women devotees to have Darshan of the Jogi/Balak Nath as they are not allowed to go near the idol of Baba Balak Nath.
Shah-talai is a village that is located at a distance of 6 kilometers from the temple, the entire village where Babaji practiced penance.
Naina Devi Temple
Situated on a hilltop in the Bilaspur District of Himachal Pradesh, the Naina Devi Temple is a one of the famous 51 Shakti-peethas of India. The temple can be easily reached via road and cable car facility. According to legends, when Lord Shiva came to know that Sati had self-immolated her, he became extremely angry and carried her corpse and ran around the world in grief. To save the world from his rage, Lord Vishnu dismembered Sati's lifeless body using his Chakra into 51 pieces that fell at different places. These places where the pieces of the Goddess's lifeless body fell gave rise to Shakti-peethas. It is believed that the eyes of Sati fell here and thus it got the name of Naina Devi. Overlooking the Gobind Sagar Lake, the hills of the Temple provides a mesmerizing view of the entire region.
Simsa Mata Mandir
Located in the Mandi district, Simsa Mata Mandir is one of the notable Temples in Himachal Pradesh. The temple worships the Goddess Sharda, known as Simsa Mata in Himachal Pradesh. It is believed that women who are not able to give birth to children visit the temple during navratras and stay at its premises for nine days. During these days they offer prayers to the deity, perform kirtans and services in the honor of the deity. Pleased with the devotees, she blesses them with the boon of a child.
Jawalamukhi Temple
The temple of Jawalamukhi, also known as Jwala Ji is situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple worships a flame that burns endlessly. Every year, during Navratras a fair is held at the temple between the months of July and August. Devotees offer the deity with Bhog of Rabri (thickened milk), Misri (candy), seasonal fruits and milk.
Some of the other famous temples in Himachal Pradesh are Bijli Mahadev, Baijnath & Laxmi Narayan Temple, Mata Chintpurni & Chamunda Devi, Hadimba Temple, Renukaji Temple, Jakhu Hanuman Temples, Tara Devi, Sankat Mochan and Anand Vilas. To accommodate visitors while on their religious trip Himachal Resorts provide high-class accommodation within the most minimal prices.