Bijli Mahadev Temple

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Visit Duration: 2 Hours

Timings: 6 AM to 8 PM

Entry type: Paid

Entry Details: Bijli Mahadev Road, Kashawri, Himachal Pradesh 175138

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One of India's most exquisite temples can be seen at Kullu.
Bijli Mahadev Temple stands out from all the other temples due to its serenity and scenic beauty. At 2460 metres above sea level, it can be found. The Lord Shiva is represented by a Shiva Lingam in this "Kash" style temple. After crossing the Beas River, it is simple to go to the temple. Kullu is 22 kilometres away from it. A panoramic view of the Paravati and Kullu valley is available from the higher hills surrounding the temple.

Bijli Mahadev's gleaming 60-foot staff may be seen from a considerable distance. This temple supposedly receives a lightning strike every year, according to mythology. The temple's name, Lightning Temple, derives from this. The lightning has warped where the Shiva Linga is. To get to this temple, you must first complete a 3 kilometre moderately arduous uphill hike. It is a simple hike for younger people.

Highlights of Bijli Mahadev Temple

Locals believe that Mahadev defends the hamlet from all catastrophes that descend upon the Shiv Linga in the form of Bijli - hence the name Bijli Mahadev - and is thus supposed to be the valley's defender, bearing the brunt of the annual thunderstorm.

Bijli Mahadev's Wooden Staff
It is said that in this lightning temple, the tall staff draws the divine blessings in the form of lightning.

The Shiv lingam is broken into pieces every 12 years when it is struck by lightning. The priest then covers the shattered lingam in butter, and after a few days, it returns to its original state.

Bijli Mahadev Temple Overview

Points Of Interest for Bijli Mahadev Temple

The temple contains a Shiva Linga. According to locals, the Linga gets split into pieces every year by thunder and lightning.The statue is rebuilt by residents and the priest using home-made butter.
Many devotees travel from all across the country to pay their respects during the Shiv Ratri festival. Many celebrations are planned during that time.
Outside the temple, people also worship various stones and statues.
According to a mythology centred on the Bijli Mahadev Temple, Kulanta, a demon, formerly called the Kullu valley home. The demon travelled to Mathan village in Lahaul-Spiti in the shape of a huge snake. Kulanta wanted to flood the entire town because she had terrible plans. The demon snake continued to block the Bas river's flow as a result of its position. When Lord Shiva saw this, he quickly went to confront him. After a bloody struggle with Kulanta, Lord Shiva brutally killed the demon.

Kulanta's entire body became into a big mountain after the demon serpent killed him. The valley was given the name Kullu as a result of Kulanta's passing.
Another tale surrounding this location is connected to a puranic event in which Lord Shiva vanquished the powerful demon Jalandhar. Your curiosity about visiting this spiritual shrine would be piqued by these legends. You must explore the magnificent temples in Bangalore's Garden City.

You would have to climb more than 1000 stairs to get to this revered ancient temple. The Kullu Valley and the beautiful vista of the deodar trees will keep you going, so trust us when we say the climb is well worthwhile. When you reach the mountain's summit, a breathtaking 360-degree vista of the Kullu and Parvati valley will be waiting for you. A fair that attracts pilgrims takes place in the month of Shravana.

Best time to visit Bijli Mahadev Temple

The summer months are ideal for visiting Kullu. Due to snow and rain, the Bijli Mahadev temple is closed throughout the hard winter months. Ideally, you should travel between March and September.

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kullu Tours Reviews

Ishan

Excellent

The passage to Chandrakhaini pass is a lush green breathtaking scenery, the most beautiful trek in the Kullu district. It was a memorable trek.

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Anitha

Excellent

Chandrakani Pass is famous for trekking. The Photographic view was excellent. We have taken a lot of photos of this place. It's a fantastic place.

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Manish

Excellent

A chandrakhani pass is an excellent place for trekking and observing nature at its best in the area. Very famous tourist place and a highly recommended place to visit.

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Rakesh

Excellent

If you are up for a stiff trek, I would suggest you take the Chanderkhani trek from the sleepy little village of Jari in the Kullu district. You can start early, like me, and by early afternoon, you will be in the world-famous "Pot Capital of the World" Malana Village". You can spend some time here before proceeding to higher ground.

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Jayshree Rathi

Excellent

Chandrakhani Pass is a remote/offbeat landmark near Malana village in Himachal. One can trek to the Pass from Naggar - Rumsu, as well as from Malana. It took us 2.5 hours to come back down which means that for around 6 hours there is no food/water. Luckily there were some locals from Kullu who were kind enough to offer us some lunch that they had prepared.

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Vishal

Excellent

Nice Experience wih full of enjoyment. I would suggest you take the Chanderkhani trek from the sleepy little village of Jari in the Kullu district. You can start early, like me, and by early afternoon, you will be in the world-famous "Pot Capital of the World" Malana Village. Awesome.......................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Vikas Sharma

Excellent

Great trip...................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We gained altitude very very rapidly (and by now this was becoming a habit for us), and soon we were on the road leading to the Malana dam and further onto the Mouzik Valley (also known as Magic Valley), which lies towards the right flank of Chandrakani Pass. The area was completely desolate, with hardly any traffic, oak trees on one side and the other side completely barren, the river bed full of rocks from the excessive blasting that took place in this area to carve out the road to the highest point (near Mouzik Valley) of the Malana power project. For knowledgeable..

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Manoj

Excellent

Chandrakani Pass. The area was completely desolate, with hardly any traffic, oak trees on one side and the other side completely barren, the river bed full of rocks from the excessive blasting that took place in this area to carve out the road to the highest point (near Mouzik Valley) of the Malana power project. From an ecological standpoint, this was devastating and it seems this project generating 100MW power at peak capacity is nothing short of a disaster.

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Bhushan

Excellent

On the first bend, we sighted a wafer-thin waterfall, and then on the second turn as we climbed, we witnessed a massive bloc of rocks on the river bed, and the river was virtually reduced to a trickle. From here on we continued to ascend and then leveled out to a crossing marking the dam (again similar to the one that we spotted in Hampta viz. Al project).

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Omkar Yadav

Excellent

We were now driving on mud track and were amazed to see the barren landscape all around. The excessive blasting has the made area extremely dangerous - 100-meter high cliffs dangerously hovered around us for the most part of the journey, loose rocks slipping every now & then, waterfalls making driving conditions difficult, and dirt and mud making visibility a huge issue. We passed through a couple of short tunnels - these were bolted at more than 300-400 places to ensure that the whole mountain does not collapse in a heap and block the way. But they have an alternate way.

Chandrakhani Pass Trek