Hadimba Temple: One of the main Tourist attractions in Manali, HP

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Hidimba Devi Temple is located in Manāli, a hill station in the State of Himāchal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, sister of Hidimba, who was a character in the Indian epic - Maharashtra. This temple is surrounded by a deodar forest in Himalyas.


Hidimba Devi Temple is located in Manāli, a hill station in the State of Himāchal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, sister of Hidimba, who was a character in the Indian epic - Maharashtra. This temple is surrounded by a deodar forest in Himalyas: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :This is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Manali. Dedicated to Goddess Hadimba.Hadimba Temple in Manali or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most important temples in the region.The temple has a pagoda shaped roof. This four story wooden temple is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar.The doorway is adorned with carvings of legendary figures and symbols.


This is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Manali. Dedicated to Goddess Hadimba.Hadimba Temple in Manali or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most important temples in the region.The temple has a pagoda shaped roof. This four story wooden temple is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar.The doorway is adorned with carvings of legendary figures and symbols.: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Hadimba Devi Temple is at walkable distance from Manali Market. Its really an amazing walk through deodars and clean road...


There is custom to sacrifice a buffalo after worshiping Hadimba Devi for a king. Hadimba Devi is also a very important deity in the celebrations of the biggest celebration at the valley- Kullu Dussehra as the celebrations cannot begin before her arrival.: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :
There is custom to sacrifice a buffalo after worshiping Hadimba Devi for a king.
Hadimba Devi is also a very important deity in the celebrations of the biggest celebration at the valley- Kullu Dussehra as the celebrations cannot begin before her arrival.


The ceremonial horse of the festival is also blessed by the goddess from her temple only.

Legend states that the brother of the goddess, a demon named Hadimb used to rule some of the sub-mountainous tracts of the Himalayas. His sister, Hadimba fell in love with Bhima- one of the Pandavas who happened to step into the territory of Hadimb having escaped the wax house unhurt. On Hadimba’s request, Bhima killed her brother and married her. Both of them lived in the valley for about a year after which Bhima joined his brothers and mother. During the course of time, Hadimba gave birth to a son who was named Ghatotkachh.: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Legend states that the brother of the goddess, a demon named Hadimb used to rule some of the sub-mountainous tracts of the Himalayas. His sister, Hadimba fell in love with Bhima- one of the Pandavas who happened to step into the territory of Hadimb having escaped the wax house unhurt. On Hadimba’s request, Bhima killed her brother and married her. Both of them lived in the valley for about a year after which Bhima joined his brothers and mother. During the course of time, Hadimba gave birth to a son who was named Ghatotkachh.

Top view of Hadimba Temple @ Manali, HP: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Top view of Hadimba Temple @ Manali, HP

Man outside the Temple, waiting for tourists who want to have ride on Yak ...: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Man outside the Temple, waiting for tourists who want to have ride on Yak ...

Upcoming Model with snow-white Sheep @ Hadimba Temple, Manali: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Upcoming Model with snow-white Sheep @ Hadimba Temple, Manali

Hadimba Temple In Manali: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Now our turn...

Gaddi-Sheep which is considered as one of the best breed in Himalayas... (Outside Hadimba Temple): Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Gaddi-Sheep which is considered as one of the best breed in Himalayas... (Outside Hadimba Temple)

Localites make a living out of giving the German Rabbits to Tourist. The Tourists pose with the German Rabbits. The Women and they collect Rs 5 to 10 for each posing with German Rabbit.: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Localites make a living out of giving the German Rabbits to Tourist. The Tourists pose with the German Rabbits. The Women and they collect Rs 5 to 10 for each posing with German Rabbit.


This photo was taken outside Hadimba Temple at Manali.

Incidentally Hadimba Temple is the Temple in which the heroine of Roja prays...In the movie the temple was supposed to be in Kashmir: Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Incidentally Hadimba Temple is the Temple in which the heroine of Roja prays...In the movie the temple was supposed to be in Kashmir

Posted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Hadimba Temple @ Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Clouds framed with high Deodars @ Hadimba Temple, MaClouds framed with high Deodars @ Hadimba Temple, MaPosted by Ripple (VJ) : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :Clouds framed with high Deodars @ Hadimba Temple, Manali, HP

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Cloudy Day @ Hadimba Temple, Manali, HP


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Anonymous said…
Yes, I was present And written about it. Thanks for the post. The reminder again. Thanks a lot.
January 5, 2010 at 1:41 PM
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