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Masroor Rock Cut Temple

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Visit Duration: 12 hours

Timings: 6 am to 6 pm.

Entry type: Free

Entry Details: NIL

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This temple from the eighth century, which was severely damaged in the 1905 earthquake, is nevertheless listed among the must-see attractions in Kangra. In the main temple hall of these one-of-a-kind cave temples in North India, Sita, Laxman, and Ram are worshipped. The Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Maharashtra are similar in many ways to this location. The most entrancing view of the Dhaulandhar range, which protects the rest of the town, may be found after you reach the summit by turning around and looking back. 

15 enormous temples carved out of rock that are all equally impressive are secured by Masroor. The Indo-Aryan design of this archaeological site reflects the worldview of the Vedic era. 

 

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Masroor Rock Cut Temple

Highlights of Masroor Rock Cut Temple

A local legend states that the Masroor Rock Cut Temple complex was constructed by the Pandavas of the Mahabharatha to serve as their residence while they were exiled from their kingdom. Draupadi, the Pandavas' consort, is said to have been the inspiration for the water reservoir in front of the complex.

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Masroor Rock Cut Temple Overview


This temple from the eighth century, which was severely damaged in the 1905 earthquake, is nevertheless listed among the must-see attractions in Kangra. In the main temple hall of these one-of-a-kind cave temples in North India, Sita, Laxman, and Ram are worshipped. The Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Maharashtra are similar in many ways to this location. The most entrancing view of the Dhaulandhar range, which protects the rest of the town, may be found after you reach the summit by turning around and looking back. 

15 enormous temples carved out of rock that are all equally impressive are secured by Masroor. The Indo-Aryan design of this archaeological site reflects the worldview of the Vedic era. 

 

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Points Of Interest for Masroor Rock Cut Temple

  • The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, who is thought to have stepped foot on this sacred area. The presence of the idols of Ram, Sita, and Laxman at this complex of temples is what gives this old temple such a high regard among Hindu pilgrims.
  • On the grounds of the temple, there is a rectangular body of water that looks more like a pool.
  • This complex contains 15 temples that are beautifully carved out of monolithic rocks to depict the shikhara architectural style of ancient India. These temples date from the sixth to the eighth centuries B.C.
  • The Pandavas from the Mahabharata are said to have constructed this temple while they were in exile.
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How to Reach:

About 43 kilometres from Dharamshala is where you'll find the Masroor Rock Cut Temple. To get to this historic temple, you might either rent a car or use a shared taxi.

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Which district is Masroor Rock-cut temple?

 

5 km away from Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.

Who built the Masroor rock-cut temple?

 

It is beleived that the Pandavas built the temple.

Is it free or is there any entrance ticket? If so is it different for Indian and foreigners?

 

There are two types of Tickets. For Indian citizenship its INR 25 and for foreigners entrance ticket is INR 250.

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