Chaurasi Temple Bharmour

History

 Bharmour is known for its ancient temples. There are also such temples which were built in 10 century.  It is called as Shiv Bhumi because this place is known to be home of Lord Shiva and an interesting thing about it is that there is only one temple in the world named as Dharamraj (Yamraj) which is situated at Chaurasi Temple Bharmour.

Chaurasi Temple

 Which is located in the center of Bharmour  and it holds immense religious importance because of temples built around 1400 years ago. Chaurasi, named so because of 84 shrines built in the periphery of Chaurasi Temple. Chaurasi means 84 in Hindi. The beautiful Shikhara style temple of Lord Shiva  occupies the center of the complex. It is believed that when 84 Siddhas, who had come from kurukshetra, were passing through Bharmour to visit Manimahesh, they fell in love with the calmness of Bharmour and reconciled to meditate here. Chaurasi Temple Complex was built approximately in 7th century, although repairs of many temples have been carried out in later period.

There is another legend associated with Chaurasi temple complex. It is believed that shortly after Sahil Varman’s rise of Brahampura (ancient name of Bharmour), 84 yogis visited this place and fell in love with the beauty and calmness of the place and they were greatly pleased with the King’s hospitality. As King had no heir, Yogis promised him ten sons. They were requested by the King to stay back in Brahampura till the prediction of Yogis was fulfilled. In due course of time the king was pleased with ten sons and a daughter. Daughter was named Champavati and because of liking of Champavati new capital Chamba was established. It is believed that Chaurasi temple complex in Bharmour was built to honour these 84 Yogis and named Chaurasi after them. There are 84 big and small temples in Chaurasi temple complex. Chaurasi is a spacious level ground in center of Bharmour where the galaxy of temples mostly in the form of Shivlingas exists. The Chaurasi Temple Complex offers a enjoyable, clean and a lovely view.

International Minjar Mela 2016

The eight-day historic Minjar fair will begin from July 24 in Chamba.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sudesh Mokhta presided over a meeting of the Minjar Fair Celebrations Committee recently.

The DC, who is also the chairperson of the committee, said Governor Acharya Devvrat would inaugurate the famous fair while Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh would be the chief guest on the concluding day of the fair .

Minjar Mela is a famous festival in Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. Minjar means ‘tassels’ and Mela means ‘fair’. During the festival people sacrifice Minja in the Ravi Riverto drive away the evil spirits and pray for their prosperity.

The main attraction of the festival is a huge fair, folk dances and other folk programs.                                                                                                          

     Minjar Mela Story – Why Minjar Mela is Held?

Legend has it that the Ravi River used to flow between Champawati Temple and Hari Rai Temple in Chamba. People found it difficult to visit both the temple together.

Then Raja of Himachal Pradesh asked a saint to make the temples easily accessible to people.

The saint then performed a yajna at the ChampavatiTemple. Several sadhus participated in the yajna which was witnessed by the king and his subjects.

During the yajna sadhus used a colored stick called Minjar. As a result of the Yajna the course of Ravi River changed and people could easily access both the temples.

The fair is held in remembrance of this event.    

Manimahesh Temple - Manimahesh Yatra 2016 and Manimahesh Yatra

Manimahesh Yatra 2016 will start from 25 August 2016 and it will end on 9 September 2016

Manimahesh Yatra is held from Krishna Janmaasthami to Radha Asthami it is also known as (Dal Lake, Manimahesh), is a high altitude lake (elevation 4,080 metres /13,390 ft)

People all over the country come to Manimahesh to take the blessings of lord Shiva Pilgrimage to Mani Mahesh is called as "Man ka Mahesh " Every year thousands of devotees visit the lake of Manimahesh for worshiping their god .
The place attributes its name Mani Mahesh to the mythological belief that their is "Mani" on Lord Shiva's crown and the locals belief that rays of moon reflected from Mani can be seen from manimahesh lake on clear full moon nights .

Period of Manimahesh Yatra is officially
decleared by the government of Himachal Pradesh

To know more about Manimahesh Yatra keep visiting here .

Triund Trekking

From the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar mountain ranges.

Start your Journey 

Day 01: Dharamshala/ Mcleodganj
Day free for exploring Dharamshala (1280 Mts.) and McLeod Ganj which is now home to a large Tibetan community in exile. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Dharamshala-Triund (1+4 Hrs)
In the morning drive to the beginning of the trek just a little beyond McLeod Ganj (1860 Mts.) takes less than an hour. Camp at Triund (2975 Mts.) for the night. Overnight in tents

Day 03: Triund - Lahesh Cave (3600 M )
Start the trek early as a distance of 9 km (5 hrs) will be covered today. The trek is through Deodar forests. Overnight in tents.

Day 04: Lahesh - Indrahar Pass - Chatru Parao (4350 M )
You can expect to see great views from the Pass of the Pir Panjal Range and the Mani Mahesh Kailash . Set up camp for the night.

Day 05: Chatru Parao - Kuarsi (2730 Mts. )
The trek will cross a few snow bridges and enter the Kuarsi Valley. Overnight in tents.

Day 06: Kuarsi - Machetar - Chamba
Today's trek continues into the Valley and from the top mountain views of the whole region can be seen. The Dhaula Dhar to the south, Pir Panjal to the North and Mani Mahesh to the east. Descend along the Barley fields to hit the road head to Machetar. Overnight at rest house in Chamba.