Jagannathi Devi Temple (Bekhli Temple)

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Sight Address : Jagannathi Devi Temple is situated in the village of Bekhli, which is about 5 kilometres from Kullu. Edit

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Jagannathi Devi Temple, dedicated to Bhuweneshawar, the sister of the Hindu God of preservation, Vishnu, is a renowned pilgrimage site at Bekhli, Kullu. According to local belief, the Jagannathi Devi temple was built around 1500 years ago. The temple lies at an altitude of 1800 m above sea level and can be reached after a 90 minute trek to the top.The walls of the Jagannathi Devi Temple are embellished with images of Goddess Durga, the embodiment of feminine force in the Hindu religion. The idol enshrined in the temple showcases the Gaddi and Rajasthani tribal style of craftsmanship. A popular folklore narrates the story of a shepherd boy who discovered two girls dancing to the tune of his magical flute. According to the tale, the boy caught hold of one of the girls who revealed her true identity as a Goddess. Ever since, the Goddess decided to reside in the village of Bekhli.

Jagannathi Devi Temple (Bekhli Temple)

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Jagannathi Devi Temple (Bekhli Temple) :- According to legend A shepherd boy was play a flute every day. Accidentally he saw that two girls danced to its flute dhoon and he got hold of one of the them. Goddess Bhuweneshawari revealed her identity. At last she decided to settle in the village at Bekhli. In memeory of Maa Bhuweneshawari this temple was constructed. The altitude of Jagannathi Devi Temple or the Bekhli Temple is above 1800 meter. Manay tourist came here to see the holy dharshan of the gorgeous deity Jagannathi devi, this temple is believed to have been constructed 1500 years ago. The deity in the temple is also known as Bhuweneshawari, who is considered as the sister of Lord Vishnu. The walls of the temple are carved with the images of Durga and the temple as such reflects the local architecture. Like all other temples in India, this beautiful shrine is also linked with a legend. It is said that once a shepherd boy accidentally noticed that two girls danced to the tune of his magical flute and he caught hold of one among them. The goddess revealed her identity and agreed to settle in the village at Bekhli. The Jagannathi Devi Temple or the Bekhli Temple is perched at an altitude of 1800 meter. The 90 minutes ascend to the top is rewarded with the panoramic views of the surroundings and the holy dharshan of the gorgeous deity. The idols in the shrine show Rajasthani and Gaddi tribal influences.

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April – June / September – December.

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Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

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1-2 hrs.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.and easily accessible by taxi.There are also taxis available from the railway station. They generally charge around Rs 1200 from the railway station to the town center.

BUS : Kullu has regular bus connections from Delhi, Shimla, Pathankot, Palampur and Ambala. The main bus stand is in the Sarvari Bazaar. Buses stopping at Dhalpur. State owned bus services of Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation are available from Kullu connecting with the nearest cities. Kullu is connected to Delhi (570 km), Chandigarh (267 km), Pathankot (285 km) and Shimla (270 km) by tourist deluxe buses of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. These deluxe buses cost about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 95 kms from Kullu. The nearest railhead with best train connections is at Chandigarh, 272 kms away. From there, regular buses connect to Kullu.There are also taxis available from the railway station. They generally charge around Rs 1200 from the railway station to the town center.

Air : The closest airport to Kullu is Bhuntar airport which is situated at a distance of around 10 km from the heart of the city, Kullu. Bhuntar is currently not operational therefore Chandigarh is the airport for Kullu Vally.After getting down at the Air port, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.

Others : There are auto rickshaws in some places where the roads are not steep. There are no separate night fares. The best option is to hire private cabs from stands that are available at the street corners. Most of them charge per km and the usual rates are Rs 6 per km. Horse drawn carriages are a popular mode of transport in the town. They are cheap and can be found along the main roads.