Bijli Mahadev

Hindu temple in Himachal Pradesh, India
Bijali Mahadev Mandir
Bijali Mahadev Mandir
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKullu district
DeityMahadev
Location
LocationKashawri village, Kullu Valley
StateHimachal Pradesh
Country India
Architecture
StyleKath Kunni Style
Elevation2,460 m (8,071 ft)


Bijali (thunder Mahadeva temple) Mahadeva Mandir is a located in Kashawri village, Kullu Valley in 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.

Wooden Staff at Bijli Mahadev

In this temple of lightning, it is said that the tall staff attracts the divine blessings in the form of lightning.

Every 12 years, the Shiv lingam is struck by lightning which causes the lingam to break into pieces. The priest then wraps the broken lingam with butter and after few days the lingam becomes as it was.

  • The way to Bijli Mahadev
    The way to Bijli Mahadev
  • The main Shiv Linga
    The main Shiv Linga
  • A name board at the Bijli Mahadev temple
    A name board at the Bijli Mahadev temple

References

  1. ^ himachaltourism.gov.in/post/Bijli-Mahadev-temple.aspx