Pilgrimage places in Himachal Pradesh

Parvati Valley - Manikaran Gurdwara

Himachal Pradesh is a soul thrilling destination for people who come here in search of their inner peace, their true self and to feel a sense of being a little close to their sacred Deities. It is a state rich in cultural and pilgrimage aspects and offers a diversified portfolio of some of the most famous pilgrimage places. Himachal Pradesh is a religious haven for pilgrims from all over the world. The state holds a vast collection of sacred temples, monasteries, holy lakes etc. within its sanctity.

Innumerable pilgrimage places to visit

Among the various attractions for the pilgrims, some of the recommended pilgrimage places in  Himachal are Chamba, which is a riverside ancient temple town and holds significance because it is the base point for the Manimahesh yatra. Then comes the Kangra valley temples which are home to several Devi temples. These include Chamunda Devi temple, Jwalamukhi temple, Manikaran Gurdwara, Chintpurni temple, Brajeshwari temple. Baijnath temple located on the highway towards Mandi is a significant spot for the local pilgrims. 

This place is also  the beholder of the monolithic style rock cut temples which basically is a group of 15 Indo-Aryan style temples which are richly carved and ornamented. This group of temples is known as the Masrur temple and is a famous pilgrimage destination for all the lovers of art, nature and history. Then there is the Naina devi temple near Chandigarh, Renukaji temple situated overlooking the Renuka lake, the ancient Bhimakali temple in Sarahan which is regarded as one of the fifty one sacred Shakti Peeths. Dharamsala is the home for the world famous Buddhist monastery which is the Dalai Lama monastery. 

It is a renowned pilgrimage destination for the followers of Dalai Lama and Buddhism. Other significant monasteries include the Nako, Tabo, Dhanker monasteries which hold a special place for the Buddhist pilgrims. Himachal also is a home to several Gurudwaras, Paonta Sahib being really famous amongst the various others. It is situated nearby Dehradun. It connects to the religious sentiments of the Sikhs since it is believed that Guru Gobind Singh’s horse stopped here on its own and he decided to stay there.

The other attractions include Prashar lake, lying near Mandi enroute to the Kullu valley is home to the temple dedicated to sage Prashar who is believed to have meditated there. Then comes the Rewalsar lake which is a common pilgrimage point for the Hindus, the Buddhists and the Sikhs due to its collection of sacred temples, monasteries and Gurudwaras.

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