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Showing posts with label Himachal Pradesh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Himachal Pradesh. Show all posts

Sunday, 7 February 2016

Sri Mahish Mardini Mahalakshmi Mandir

Mahaveer Bajrang Bali biggest sculpture is located in Sri Mahish Mardini Mahalakshmi Mandir at KHOPRI, RAMPUR BUSHAHR city under SHIMLA district in the Indian state of HIMACHAL PRADESH. It is located on banks of Sutlej Valley and 130 kms from Shimla well connected with National Highway which passes through Narkanda.

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

Jakhu Temple

108 feet height sky-high titanic marvelous sculpture of Lord Mahabali Hanuman is located at Jakhu (or Jakhoo) temple at the well known hill station and state capital city SHIMLA in the Indian state of HIMACHAL PRADESH. The statue is visible from as far as 7 kms radius of the temple.
Jakhoo temple, situated at top of the famous Jakhu hill of Simla, is dedicated to Hindu deity Hanuman. It is hardly 2 kms east from the Ridge and is an uphill climb through the beautiful deodar trees. Jakhu temple is located at an amazing height of 2455 meters (8000 feet) above the sea level and is situated on the highest peak in Shimla that offers a panoramic view of the Shivalik Ranges and the town of Sanjauli. You can go to the temple on foot (a steep climb) from Ridge (path behind the church) or can hire a pony/horse. Taxis are available too. The scenic view that surrounds this beautiful temple is absolutely breath taking and splendid.
The jakhoo temple has an interesting legend goes that during Ramayan period, Ram-Ravan war in Lanka, Lakshman was seriously wounded by Veer Ghatini Amogh Shakti used by Ravan’s son Meghnad (Indrajeet) and as per told by Ravan’s kingdom Lanka’s Raj Vaidhya (Royal Doctor) Sushen a particular Sanjeevani Buti is available only on Dronachal Parvat in the Himalayas that could cure & alive Lakshman but should come before the day-break. Pawanputra Hanuman was sent to get that herb from the lofty mountains. Upon reaching at Himalayas, Mahabali Hanuman couldn't make out as to which booti was the Sanjeevani so he dug up & lifted the entire Dronachal mountain and flew back to where Lakshman was lying injured.
After Lakshman was cured, as per requested by Sushen Vaidhya, Mahaveer Hanuman went back to place the Dronachal Giri in its original site. He rested on top of the Jakhu hill for some time. It is said that the top of the hill got flattened due to Balwan Hanuman's weight ! The temple has been built around the place that is supposed to have the footprints of Veer Hanuman. It is a highly revered religious place of Shimla and devotees throng in huge numbers to pray Lord Hanuman. The shrine is a hotspot for monkeys who flock here in great numbers and generously accept eatables that are given to them by devotees and tourists.

Saturday, 24 October 2015

Chinmaya Tapovan

25 feet tall with 7 feet Granite Pedestal Veerasan posture sculpture of Veer Hanuman is located inside the courtyard of Chinmaya Tapovan at SIDHBARI, the suburb of DHARAMSHALA town, belongs to KANGRA district in the Indian state of HIMACHAL PRADESH.
Sidhbari is situated at 17 kms from the district headquarters Kangra, 5 kms east of Dharamshala on the state highway to Palampur, 27 kms from the Palampur via Palampur-Dharamshala Road, 15 kms from McLeodGanj and 225 kms from the state capital city SIMLA via Maranda-Hamirpur-Sujanpur Road and NH-88.
Sidhbari (pronounced as Sidh-badi meaning "The Valley of Sages" or “The abode of the Siddhas or Self-realized masters”) is a scenic village and bazaar on the outskirts of lower Dharamshala along the feet of the Himalayan Dhauladhar mountain range. According to ancient scriptures, Sidhbari has been home to numerous saints and seers which is how it got its name as a place for the Siddhas or those who through their austerities, who are enlightened.
Sidhbari derives its name from a sage, Baba Sidh. It is believed by the locals that the Dhuni (burning piece of wood) here has been burning for centuries and has never been extinguished even once. Hence the Vibhuti (Ash) is said to have the sacred blessings of the Sidh Baba.
Sidhbari is surrounded by picturesque hamlets on all sides inhabited by the semi nomadic Gaddi shepherds who graze their goats on the upper reaches of these mountains. Agriculture on the terrace fields is the main economic activity of the local people. The bazaar stretches for around 600m on both sides of the highway and is the focal point for all commercial activities in Sidhbari. The Chinmaya Ashram is a 15 minute walk downhill from the bazaar. Sidhbari bazaar can be reached by road and is a 5kms drive from Dharamshala town off the Palampur Highway before Yol Cantonment.
The valley of the Siddhas, Sidhbari nestling in the lap of the Himalayas is an awe-inspiring showcase of nature & soul. Swami Chinmayananda chose Sidhbari as a suitable location and established his Chinmaya Mission Ashram here in 1977 called Sandeepany Himalayas and is also the site of his Samadhi (Swami Chinmayananda attained 'Maha Samadhi' in August 1993). He must have felt the divine vibrations of the place where Kapil Muni once lived. Construction of Veer Hanuman idol was began in 1979 and was consecrated on 10th October 1982 by Swami Chinmayananda. Veera Hanumanji is seated at Sidhbari under the milky sky, open to the embrace of his father Vayu, the Wind God. Hanumanji successfully keeps the damaging winds at bay. By worshipping the deity, one gains strength, courage, fame, alertness, eloquence and wisdom. Lord Hanuman is the embodiment of all great divine qualities put together - Devotion, Dedication, Service, Dispassion, Strength, Humility, Knowledge and every other virtue. Once in five years a consecration ceremony (Mahamastaka Abhishekam) of the Veer idol is performed for which devotees from all parts of the world gather in this ashram.
One of the beautiful and serene spots in the Sidhbari ashram is the temple dedicated to Bhagwan Shri Ram, known by all as “Ram Mandir.” Shri Ram Temple’s golden domes glisten from afar, welcoming all devotees. Many consider this temple a place of pilgrimage and visit to pay homage from all corners. At the entrance of the temple on the left is Lord Shiva's statue along with a Shiva Lingam and Nandi.
The construction of Shri Ram Mandir was began in March 1983 and the temple with Vanavasi Lord Ram & Sita was consecrated on 22nd October 1983. The architecture of the temple is unique in style-a Setu (bridge) between North & South Indian Culture. A magnificent mandapam of black polished granite adorns the entrance of the temple. , 40 feet height the Shikara (tower) of the temple is in the shape of a crown with three Kalashas on the top representing the highest truth declared in the scriptures. Three Crore Ram Naam Japa Books, written by devotees of 24 Nations in several languages are deposited at the base of the temple. The black stone idols of Bhagwan Shri Ram and Devi Sita depict the Vanavas aspect of Lord Shri Ram. They are made of special soft stone. This is the first temple in the valley for the worship of God Ram and Goddess Sita in exile in the forests. Through devoted worship of Lord Ram, the devotee's mind gets attuned to the ideal that Shri Ram stands for and is uplifted to receive the showering grace (Amrita) from the Kalashas. A set of Panchaloha or Panchdhatu (5 metals-Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron and Lead) idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman & Hanuman in front of the main idols receive the daily worship. The two elephants in front of Mahamandapam on both the sides are of great attraction to children and visitors.
Veer Hanuman idol's eyes are firmly set on his Lord in the Ram Mandir.
From virtually every corner of the ashram, the snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar are clearly visible. A thick pine forest closes in from one side of the ashram, and the view of magnificent terraced fields & gurgling streams flows in from the other.


Saturday, 19 September 2015

Jakhu Temple

108 feet height tallest sindoor color marvelous sculpture of God Hanuman Dada situated at Jakhu hill near temple at SHIMLA in the Indian state of HIMACHAL PRADESH.

Thursday, 10 September 2015

Chinmaya Tapovan

25 feet tall Veer Hanuman statue located inside the courtyard of chinmayananda samadhi at Sidhbari, Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh state.

Monday, 7 September 2015