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Mandi
is a historic
town which is also the gateway to
the Kullu valley. Mand is on the short
route to Tibet. This place offers
the better option for break journey
to the Kullu valley. This place is
renowned for 81 old stone carved temples
and thats why this place is called
'Varanasi of the Hills'. |
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| Places of
interest |
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| Triloknath
Shiva Temple: |
The
temple is built in Nagari style with a tiled
roof. The temple of Lord Shiva is depicted
as the lord of the three worlds with the
five faces or "Panchvakhra" expressing
his five aspects. |
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| Bhutnath
Temple |
This
temple is as old as the town itself, dating
back to the 1520's. Inside the temple there
is Nandi or god Shiva's pet bull facing
the ornamental double arch building. The
festival of Shivratri is a major event in
this place and Bhootnath Temple is its focal
piont. |
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| Syamakali
Temple |
Also
known as the Tarna Devi Temple, this temple
is situated on the Tarna Hill, which rises
above the town. Raja Syama Sen built the
temple in the 17th century after a particularly
trying time when the goddess gave him success. |
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| Ardhanarishvara
Temple |
This
7th century old temple is famous for its
architecture. The figure of the deity, Lord
Shiva is here with the composition of both
male and female. |
