Manikaran

Kullu , Himachal Pradesh

Manikaran is a town that has such a wonderful location that it is very difficult to resist this place indeed. Located in the Parvati valley right in between the Beas and the Parvati river, this is a place that has a very high religious importance and this speaks for the inflow of pilgrims in this region. But this is also a place that is so abundant with natural beauty and so blessed by the surrounding beauty of the great Himalayas that you will be stunned when you visit this place. A town of great mythology and beliefs, it will first charm you with its wonderful landscape. It is said that Manu recreated humanity right here after the great flood. This Manikaran is a place of great pilgrimage for Hindus all over the country. There is also a very important Gurudwara and this the Sikhs also some here very often. The other story that is related to this place is more enthralling. It is said that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were once here and the Goddess lost a jewel of hers here. This jewel was seized by the serpent diety Shesha who relinquished it only after Shiva performed the great dance. Thus it was believed that jewels could be found in the rivers befoe the earthquake of 1905. Such a fascinating story, it attracts people from all over to take a look. The Lord Ramachandra temple is of great importance because of the idol that is installed in it whoch is considered to be very old and valued. The Shiva templeof course is greatly revered and people from all over pay homage here regularly. The perfect place of beauty and worship, manikaran should not be given a miss.