Tripura Sundari Temple, Naggar, Himachal Pradesh

Tripura Sundari Temple, Naggar, Himachal Pradesh

Tripura Sundari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Naggar Town in Kullu District in Himachal Pradesh, India. This temple is three-tiered huge wooden structure and one of the best examples of pagoda style of architecture in Himachal region. It resembles similar to the famous Hidimba Devi Temple in Manali. The temple is situated on the banks of Beas river.

Legends

As per legend, this temple is believed to be built by the goddess Tripura Sundari herself in the form of spider.

History

The temple was constructed by Raja Yashodhapal in 11^th century CE.

The Temple

This temple follows pagoda style architecture and made of deodar wood. It is a huge wooden structure and is of three tiers. The top of this three-tiered shrine is circular with a pinnacle crowned by a Chhatra. The lower two tiers are divided by squat wooden pillars. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Tripura Sundari.

Shrines of Ganesha, Maha Vishnu, Maha Lakshmi, Shiva and Parvati can be seen in the temple premises. There is a 30 cm idol of Tripura Rakshasa (demon) in the temple premises. The pillars and doors are all made out of wood and have intricately carved designs. The carvings on the right side of the main shrine appear to be even older than the main temple itself.

Festivals

Sharhi Jatra, an annual fair honoring the presiding deity is held here in the month of May.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Naggar Bus Stop, 23 Kms from Manali, 28 Kms from Kullu, 37 Kms from Kullu Manali Airport, 110 Kms from Mandi, 131 Kms from Joginder Nagar Railway Station and 234 Kms from Shimla. The Temple is situated on Kullu to Manali route. Naggar is easily accessible through the buses run by HPTDC. These buses ply from Manali to Naggar via Khaknal.

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