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.



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.



This photo was taken outside Hadimba Temple at Manali.


Cloudy Day @ Hadimba Temple, Manali, HP
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