Himachal- The land of Deities

Himachal Pradesh is the land of hills famous for its scenic beauty, serene environment and adorable and friendly natives. Most importantly, it is famous for the numerous hill stations nature has adorned the beautiful land with. But apart from these, there are many places of religious importance also scattered all over the state. Known as the land of Gods, Himachal Pradesh has a rich religious culture and devotees from all over the country visit the region to offer their prayers to the many deities that reside here.

Pilgrimage places in Himachal are aplenty. From world renowned shrines to local deity temples, devotion is a language spoken in every district and the Gods have accordingly blessed the state with the most coveted treasures of beauty, richness of culture, simplicity in the people and an aura of divinity. There are many places of immense religious importance that have now become major pilgrimage places in Himachal like Mata Chintpurni Temple in District Una, Kangra Devi Temple and Jwala Devi Temple in District Kangra, Hadimba Devi Temple in Manali District of Himachal and many more that find mention in the religious scriptures of The Hindus and are frequented by millions of visitors around the year. People of all religions and states across the country have great reverence for these holy shrines and show their devotion in leaps and bounds.

Apart from these, there are also a lot of local deities whose temples and places of worship have been beautifully built with great deference by the natives and are some of the most visited pilgrimage places in Himachal. These local religious places include Chuddhaar Temple in District Shimla, Kalibari and Jakhoo Temple in Shimla, Baba Balak Nath and Baba Badbhaag Singh Temple in District Una that are visited by millions of disciples especially from Punjab. There are so many places of religious importance strewn all over the state that it has gained popularity as the Land of the Gods.

All these temples and shrines have their own historical accounts and importance and each is as valued as the next. Many are deemed to take away all your worldly woes and bless you with all the wonderful things in life. This is the reason why many followers travel thousands of miles across the terrain every year and brave the harshest of conditions repeatedly to visit these places. It is not only the divinity that calls but also the inherent urge in the human nature to get in connect with their spirituality and sometimes sheer passion for the celestial powers that be. Whatever be the case, these places of religious importance all across Himachal have their value in lives of millions and are a source of hope and comfort to many. Once you visit the Temples in Himachal, you will comprehend the beauty of life and the serenity spirituality can bring to a frayed soul.