Bhimakali Temples of Himachal pradesh | Mandi | Rampur/Sarahan

Bhimakali Temple, stationed on the banks of the Beas River, is a major religious site in Mandi. The main deity of the temple is Goddess Bhima Kali-Avatar of Goddess Durga. There is a huge museum inside the temple which displays special images of Hindu deities. It is believed that this is the only scene on this earth that has witnessed the great war between Lord Krishna against the demon Banasura. Tradition further states that King Banasura of the passage built in front of the entrance of the temple was inhumane.

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The architecture of the temple is its only attraction. Its composition structure has a rich amalgamation of various sects - Hinduism and Buddhism. Emerging as a marvelous structure, the Bhimakali temple takes people in natural carvings with fabric carvings. Each carving on the walls of the temple tells the story of Goddess Bhima Kali. Tourist visit to the temple is a mandatory practice as it is considered sacred. Kali Puja is celebrated here with great zeal and enthusiasm. In addition, the festival is to celebrate Udayan Jag only once within 100 years.

Bhimakali temple is located on the banks of the river beas and this location also makes the temple surroundings a photogenic beauty. Historic & architectural stunner Bhimakali temple is enthusiastic to Goddess of Bhimakali, family idol of Bushahar rulers of Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, before the area concealed by British control in 1898.

As per the Indian history at the times of Lord Krishna, a great battle was happened between him and Banasura, the King of Demons at the temple site, during this terrific war Head of Banasura was buried in the earth. After that in due course of time posterity of the Yadava clan Kings have sham over the land and constructed this outstanding Bhimakali Temple.

In the temple complex idol of Bhimakali is settled in the main sanctum, where as idols of other Gods and Goddess are there either as painting or craved on the walls of temple. A large museum inside the temple topical is also a tourist attraction at Bhimakali Temple Mandi.