Top 5 Famous Temples in Himachal Pradesh
                     TOP 5 FAMOUS TEMPLES IN 
HIMACHAL PRADESH
Embrace the Divine Spirit in the Mystical Temples of Himachal 
Pradesh
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Introduction
Himachal Pradesh is renowned as “The Land of Gods” due to 
the numerous Hindu temples located in the state. Each has its 
own unique feature and a legendary story to tell. Here are the 
top 5 famous temples in Himachal Pradesh.
The Jakhu Temple
• Located in Shimla, the temple has a 
108 ft. tall Hanuman statue installed.
• The Jakhu ropeway enhances your 
experience by commuting to the 
temple amid the magnificent 
landscape.
• The temple is believed to be the 
resting stop of Lord Hanuman while 
bringing Sanjeevani Booti to Lord 
Laxmana.
Shree Jwalaji Temple
• The temple is one of the sacred Shakti 
Peethas where the tongue of Goddess 
Sati fell when Lord Shiva was carrying 
her body.
• The eternal flame in this temple 
couldn’t be extinguished and has 
baffled the scientists.
• It is a 55 km drive from Dharamshala 
and 35 km from Kangra.
Shree Chamunda Devi Temple
• The temple lies on the banks of River 
Baner in Kangra district.
• The legend says that Goddess 
Chamunda killed two demons at this 
place in an epic battle.
• The temple has stones with footprints 
of the Goddess and stairs to the cave 
of Lord Shiva.
Shiva Temple, Baijnath
•  The 13th-century temple rests at the 
foot of the Dhauladhar mountain 
range.
•  One of the 12 Jyotirlingas resides 
inside the temple.
• The lore believes that the Shivalinga 
in the temple is the one that Lord 
Shiva himself granted to the demon 
king Ravana.
Masrur Temple
•  It is an 8th-century  rock-cut marvel 
comparable to Ajanta and Ellora 
caves.
• It has a Shikara architecture in Nagara 
style and a sacred pool adding to its 
serene surroundings.
• People believe that the Pandavas from 
the Mahabharata lived here during 
their exile period.
Conclusion
Dive into the mysterious tales of the temples of Himachal 
Pradesh and experience the divine spirit.
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