Nov 26, 2010

Maa Shikari Devi Temple.

Nov 13, 2010

Beautiful palce, Mandi Himachal Pradesh.

Renuka Lake, Sirmour , Himachal Pradesh



Renuka lake lies in Sirmour district. It is 45 kms. from Nahan. With a circumference of 3214 m, Renukaji is the largest natural lake in Himachal. Shaped like the profile of a reclining woman, this is regarded as the embodiment of the goddess Renuka. Near the lake's feet is another lake held sacred to her son, Parshurama. Both have temples built around them and the main temple to Renuka is regarded to have been built overnight in eighteen century. The lake lies in a long valley and surrounding slopes are covered with thick woods. Boating facility is available at the lake.

Nov 12, 2010

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh


This small town is a miniature version of Benaras.The people of Mandi proudly boast that while Kashi (Benaras) has only 80 temples, Mandi has 81! J.C. French supported their assertion when he described the town asa miniature Benaras with innumerable temples, old houses, long flights

of steps, the streets steep and winding and the market place with an aura of medieval picturesqueness

Mandi Indira market, Himachal pradesh.