Masrur Temples, Himachal
Pradesh
Masrur Temples are an early 8th Century CE Temple complex of rock cut Hindu temples in the Kangra Valley of Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, India. The temples face northeast, towards the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. The temples were built in North Indian version of Nagara architecture style.
Legends
As per legend, the Pandavas stayed here during their exile from their kingdom and built this temple. When their identity and location was exposed, they shifted from this place. Hence, the temple complex was left unfinished.
History
For brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/05/masrur-temples-history.html
The Temple Complex
For brief details, please refer
below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/05/masrur-temples-temple-complex.html
Connectivity
The Temple complex is located at
about 500 meters from Masrur Bus Stop, 11 Kms from Nagrota Suriyan Railway Station,
31 Kms from Kangra Airport, 35 Kms from Kangra, 42 Kms from Dharamshala, 81 Kms
from Pathankot, 146 Kms from Jalandhar and 215 Kms from Shimla. The temple is
situated on Pathankot to Haripur route.
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