Friday, January 20, 2012

Chaurasi Temple

Location : Near Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Worshipped Deities : Goddess Lakshmi, Manimahesh, Ganesha, and Nar Singh
Chaurasi Temple is situated in a spectacular hill station and former Chamba capital called Bharmaur at a distance of 65 kilometer from Chamba. This 9th century temple is considered an immensely important from the point of view of religion.
This ancient temple is located amidst lush greenery and picturesque landscapes. This, in fact, is a conglomerate of a number of temples that are known to contain chaurasi or eighty four shivalingams. These phallus temples are quiet sacred to the Hindu devotees for whom lingam is a source of fertilization and sacredness. Chaurasi Temple houses several deities' sculptures including Lakshmi, Manimahesh, Ganesha and Narsimha gods.
The scenic beauty of these temples is a source of attraction for the tourists. Those who come to visit Kullu valley must not miss the chance to come to Bharmaur. Due to the presence of innumerable lingams, this place is better known as "Shiv Bhumi". As the land is inhabited by Gaddi tribals, the temple complex is also known by the name "Gadderan".
Legends Related to Temple :
According to legends, the sacred land of Bharmaur was visited by eighty four saints who were commonly called Chaurasis. The king of Bharmaur, Sahil Verma, greeted Chuarasis with warmth and hospitality. Pleased by his behavior, Chaurasis gave him the blessing that he would become father of ten sons and a daughter. In order to commemorate their divine visit, a number of shrines have been built near the temple complex.
Today, Chaurasi Temple has become one of the most visited sites by the pilgrims who march to this divine place in order to have self realization and a feeling of recluse.

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