![]() Sankat Mochan Temple: Sankat Mochan temple is situated at a distance of about 5 kms from Shimla and is located at Taradevi on Kalka- Shimla National Highway. This temple is very easily approachable and is one of the most sought after site by the devotees and pilgrims. The history of the temple dates back to the late 1950's, when Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj visited this tranquil and serene site surrounded by lush green forests, emerald meadows, the majestic lofty mountains in the background which offered a very soothing and meditative atmosphere. Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj stayed here in a hut for about ten days and he was deeply fascinated and charmed with the place. He expressed his keen desire for a Hanuman temple to be constructed at this very location. Baba's devotees took the responsibility to fulfill their Guru's desire and the construction of the temple started in the year 1962 and finally it was consecrated on 21st of June, 1966. At present the temple complex comprises temples dedicated to Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva, Navgrah Temple, Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj Temple and a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha portraying the architecture of the south. The Temple complex also includes a three storey building which is partly used as the "Langer Hall". ![]() Jakhoo Temple: This temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman is situated at a height of about 8500 feet in the east of historical ridge ground in Shimla city. This temple is very easily approachable and is one of the most sought after pilgrimage site. According to mythology, during the battle between lord Rama and Ravana at Lanka, Lakshmana was injured from an arrow from Meghnad. In order to save his life, when lord Hanuman was moving towards Himalaya to get sanjeewani herb, all of a sudden he saw Yaaku sage on Jakhu Mountain in penance. This place was named Jakhu, after the name of this sage. Lord Hanuman had even promised the sage Yaaku to meet him during his back journey. This temple of lord Hanuman was constructed by the Yaaku sage in his remembrance. ![]() Hatkoti Temple: Along the River Pabbar, 104 kms from Shimla, is the temple dedicated to Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva. The gods are said to have fought a pitched battle at this spot. Bijai Temple: Bijai Temple is located in Batrol in Shimla district. The temple enshrines a brass idol of Goddess Bijai. Lanka Vir Temple: Known in erstwhile times for its uncanny rituals, Lanka Vir Temple enshrines a manifestation of Goddess Kali. Purohit Mandir: A temple built of stone, Purohit Mandir displays intricate chiseled work in its walls. Durga Temple: Durga Temple has art work and master masonry written in all its sides, exhibiting stunning architectural wonder. Lord Shiva Temple, Hatkoti: Built entirely from wood, Lord Shiva Temple also enshrines other gods/goddesses in Hindu mythology. ![]() Mananeshwara Temple: Palatial in its built, Mananeshwara Temple is consecrated to Lord Shiva. Apart from the above mentioned temples there are several other prominent temples in Shimla that are worth visiting. These are Shikhru Devta Temple, Rohru, Kali-Bari Temple, Nag Temple and Sri Sat Narayan Temple. |
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Temples in Shimla