Parashar Temple is located 40 km Northeast of Mandi town, on the ridge above Kataula village.
Its altitude is 2,730 metres / 8,954 feet above sea level.
The Temple is located on banks of a lake called Parashar Lake.
Parashar Lake has a patch of floating grass. The island of grass moves inside the Lake at very slow pace - not visible to eyes. However according to shopkeepers, location of floating grass differed in the morning and in the evening.
In the vicinity of temple, small flowers made their appearance on last day of May 2015.
Circumambulation of the Lake offers good views of the Temple.
Parashar Temple, constructed in Pagoda style, was built by Raja Ban Sen in the first half of fourteenth century.
Parashar Temple, built in 14th century, is a shrine where the rulers of Mandi once worshipped.
The multiple roofs of the Temple are done in slanting slates.
Animal sacrifice is prohibited in Temple premises.
Public transport bus plies between Mandi and Parashar only once in the morning. After visiting Parashar, tourists travelling by private vehicle need not come back to Mandi but can go ahead to Bhuntar / Kullu. Basic accommodation is available at Parashar; however, it is advisable to stay at Mandi / Bhuntar / Kullu.
Its altitude is 2,730 metres / 8,954 feet above sea level.
The Temple is located on banks of a lake called Parashar Lake.
Parashar Lake has a patch of floating grass. The island of grass moves inside the Lake at very slow pace - not visible to eyes. However according to shopkeepers, location of floating grass differed in the morning and in the evening.
In the vicinity of temple, small flowers made their appearance on last day of May 2015.
Circumambulation of the Lake offers good views of the Temple.
Parashar Temple, constructed in Pagoda style, was built by Raja Ban Sen in the first half of fourteenth century.
Parashar Temple, built in 14th century, is a shrine where the rulers of Mandi once worshipped.
The multiple roofs of the Temple are done in slanting slates.
Animal sacrifice is prohibited in Temple premises.
Public transport bus plies between Mandi and Parashar only once in the morning. After visiting Parashar, tourists travelling by private vehicle need not come back to Mandi but can go ahead to Bhuntar / Kullu. Basic accommodation is available at Parashar; however, it is advisable to stay at Mandi / Bhuntar / Kullu.
Wonderful looking temple at high altitude in Mandi Himachal at Parashar. Looks a worthwhile visit.
ReplyDeleteParashar Temple is yet another mythological milestone of Himachal, besides other popular ones like Hadimba Devi at Kulu,Hatkoti Mata near Rohru,Durga Mata Temple at Sarahan,
ReplyDeleteMamleshwar Temple near Chindi and the Temples in Kinnaur.
All these have few common features such as Conical pin pointed vertices and slanting secured slate roofs,offering
Himachaly Architecture, a unique status.
Sachin , thanks for Sharing. Hem