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Temples in Shimla
Religious sites and temples to visit in Shimla
Jakhu Temple
A mountaintop Hanuman temple with a towering 108-ft idol, offering panoramic views of the Himalayas.
Kali Bari Temple
A prominent Kali temple on Shimla's Mall Road, beloved by locals and especially vibrant during Navratri celebrations.
Sankat Mochan Temple
A Hanuman temple 5 km from Shimla, established in 1966 by Neem Karoli Baba after he spent ten days meditating in the surrounding forest. Situated at 1,975 metres with panoramic views of the city and the Shivaliks, the complex also houses shrines to Rama, Sita, Shiva, and Ganesha. It ranks as Shimla's second most visited temple after Jakhu and hosts a weekly Sunday bhandara that draws large community gatherings.
Tara Devi Temple
Perched at 7,200 feet on Tara Parvat near Shoghi, 11 km from Shimla, this 250-year-old hilltop shrine is dedicated to Goddess Tara, the second of the ten Mahavidyas. The idol was brought from Bengal by the Sen dynasty rulers, who venerated her as their kuldevi. Surrounded by deodar and oak forests with sweeping Himalayan views, the temple sees its grandest celebrations during Navratri and draws pilgrims arriving via the nearby toy train station.