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Temples in Manali
Religious sites and temples to visit in Manali
Gayatri Temple, Jagatsukh
A Shikhara-style temple dedicated to Goddess Gayatri, the Mother of the Vedas, located in Jagatsukh village about 6 km south of Manali. Built in 1962 by Shri Chidambara Dixit, the temple is celebrated for its intricate hand-carved woodwork and serene atmosphere. A companion Shiva-Parvati shrine sits just behind it. The temple complex has grown over decades with idols of Ganesha, Hanuman, Vishnu, and Navagraha added over time. An easily missed spiritual gem in the heart of the former Kullu capital.
Hadimba Temple
A unique wooden temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, wife of Bhima from the Mahabharata.
Jana Waterfall and Shiva Temple
A 30-foot waterfall tucked inside the quiet village of Jana, about 32-35 km from Manali near Naggar, accessible via a short 15-25 minute walk through deodar and pine forest past apple orchards and traditional Himachali homes. A wooden bridge and a small plunge pool add to the charm. The nearby Bijli Mahadev-linked Shiva temple, where the lingam is believed to be periodically struck by lightning, adds a layer of mythological intrigue. An ideal offbeat half-day excursion from Manali or Naggar.
Manu Temple
An ancient pagoda-style temple in Old Manali dedicated to Maharishi Manu, the legendary progenitor of mankind, perched on a hilltop with views of the Beas Valley.
Shiva Temple, Jagatsukh
An 8th-century stone temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, built in the Nagara Shikhara style in Jagatsukh, the former capital of the Kullu kingdom, 6-7 km from Manali. The tri-ratha sanctum houses a Shivalinga with niches featuring idols of Surya, Vishnu, and Brahma. Believed to have been the royal temple of the Kullu kings, it is one of the most significant examples of early Pahari temple architecture in the Kullu Valley and a must-visit for history and heritage travellers.
Vashisht Hot Water Springs & Temple
A village 3 km from Manali with natural sulphur hot springs and ancient temples dedicated to Sage Vashisht, Lord Rama, and Lord Shiva, with traditional Himachali wood-carved architecture.