Rohtang Pass [13,400 feet above sea level] is a day's excursion from the hill station of Manali [6,000 feet above sea level]; the distance between the two is 51 km. However, Rohtang Pass lies in Lahaul and Spiti District whereas Manali lies in Kullu District.
Tourists visit Rohtang Pass to enjoy snow. However during last week of September 2014, there was no snow at Rohtang Pass.
That was my third visit to Rohtang Pass and for the first time, I crossed it to go ahead towards Ladakh.
Byas Hrishi Temple is at Rohtang Pass. However, I visited it for the first time during my third visit to Rohtang Pass. Tour companies do not encourage visit to Byas Hrishi Temple as it is off road and walking [at high altitude; sometimes through snow] is required to reach the Temple. The main road and Temple route are visible in above photograph.
According to a board put by Temple administration, Byas Hrishi meditated at the same place for twelve years and then the water started flowing. Later on, Byas Hrishi authored Mahabharata and Puranas. The board also claimed medicinal properties of the flowing water.
Another board put by Temple administration solicits donations for another temple in Gaushal Village of Manali Tehsil.
Inside view of Byas Hrishi Temple is presented by way of a photograph and a video:
The Temple looks like an igloo from outside.
Visitors to Rohtang Pass should make it a point to visit this Temple.
Tourists visit Rohtang Pass to enjoy snow. However during last week of September 2014, there was no snow at Rohtang Pass.
That was my third visit to Rohtang Pass and for the first time, I crossed it to go ahead towards Ladakh.
Byas Hrishi Temple is at Rohtang Pass. However, I visited it for the first time during my third visit to Rohtang Pass. Tour companies do not encourage visit to Byas Hrishi Temple as it is off road and walking [at high altitude; sometimes through snow] is required to reach the Temple. The main road and Temple route are visible in above photograph.
According to a board put by Temple administration, Byas Hrishi meditated at the same place for twelve years and then the water started flowing. Later on, Byas Hrishi authored Mahabharata and Puranas. The board also claimed medicinal properties of the flowing water.
Another board put by Temple administration solicits donations for another temple in Gaushal Village of Manali Tehsil.
Inside view of Byas Hrishi Temple is presented by way of a photograph and a video:
The Temple looks like an igloo from outside.
Visitors to Rohtang Pass should make it a point to visit this Temple.
Nice to read the description and see photos of Byas Hrushi temple
ReplyDeleteSachin: Once again My Salute to you for taking pains to visit such remote location alone, in quest to visit unknown spots.
ReplyDeleteI have been to Rohtang Pass twice, but I even don't know of
existence of this ancient Temple. Many Thanks to you to share such significant matter. Hem
Sachin: Once again My Salute to you for taking pains to visit such remote location alone, in quest to visit unknown spots.
ReplyDeleteI have been to Rohtang Pass twice, but I even don't know of
existence of this ancient Temple. Many Thanks to you to share such significant matter. Hem