Bijli Mahadev
| Bijli Mahadev | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kullu |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Kullu |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kath Kunni Style, prevalent mostly in upper Himachal (Kullu, Manali, Kinnaur etc.) |
Bijli Mahadev is one of the sacred temples of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located at an altitude of about 2,460m[1] in the Kullu Valley. Bijli Mahadev is one of the ancient temples in India and dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadev). Located 14 km from Kullu across the Beas river, it can be approached by a rewarding trek of 3 km.
A panoramic view of Kullu and Paravati valleys can be seen from the temple. The 60 feet high staff of Bijli Mahadev temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun.
In this temple of lightning, it is said that the tall staff attracts the divine blessings in the form of lightning.
Lightning incidents occur like one in 12 years.[2] Shivalinga is coated with butter by priest.
The way to Bijli Mahadev
The main Shiv Linga
A name board at the Bijli Mahadev temple
References[]
- ^ himachaltourism.gov.in/post/Bijli-Mahadev-temple.aspx
- ^ "Why lightning falls on this Shivling every twelve years and how this place got its name Kullu is a mythological story behind it."
- Hindu temples in Himachal Pradesh
- Buildings and structures in Kullu district