Baba Garib Nath Mandir Himachal – Guide
Baba Garib Nath Mandir, built at a distance of 22 kilometers from Una in Himachal Pradesh, is seen to be scattered with unique terrace. The temple is surrounded by the Gobind Sagar Lake and hills from all sides. During the rainy season, sometimes one floor of the temple gets submerged in the water of the lake here for two to three months. Despite all this, devotees and tourists come here to pay obeisance.
History of this Temple
The history of Baba Garib Nath Mandir Himachal is said to be about 500 years old. It is said that when Sage Vyasa’s son Shukdev was born, at the same time the 84 Siddhas also took birth at different places. One of them is Siddha Garib Nathji, who was a disciple of Dattatreya. Baba Garib Nath did penance here for 40 years. It is also known as Taposthali of Baba Garib Nath. The statue of Baba Garib Nath is installed in the temple premises. Along with this, the statue of Lord Shiva of about 31 feet installed in the temple increases the beauty of the temple manifold.
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Baba Garib Nath Mandir Himachal Timings
Baba Garib Nath Mandir Himachal opens at 5:00 AM in the morning and close at 8:00 PM in the evening.
Saturday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
Sunday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
Monday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
Tuesday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
Wednesday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
Thursday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
Friday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
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Places to visit near this Temple
Pong Lake Sanctuary
Pong Lake Sanctuary is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. This dam is built on the Beas river which is one of the famous attractions of Una. Situated at an altitude of 450 above sea level, this dam attracts tourists.
Thanek Pura Una
Thanek Pura is a major tourist spot located at a distance of about 3 km from Chintpurni Devi Temple in Una, which is surrounded by holy shrines like Guga Jahan Peer, Mahiya Siddha and Radha Krishna Temple.
Gurudwara of Dera Baba Bharbhag Singh
The Gurudwara of Dera Baba Bharbhag Singh, situated at a distance of about 40 km from Una, is a very popular religious place. Which is known as Manji Sahib Gurdwara. Situated on the top of the hill, this Gurudwara looks very attractive surrounded by beautiful Nilgiri trees.
Kutalhar Fort
Kutalhar Fort, also known as Fort of Sixteen Singhi, is included in the famous tourist attractions of Una. King Sansar Chandra of Kangra had built these forts, which are situated at an altitude of 4500 meters above sea level.
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How to reach Baba Garib Nath Mandir Himachal
By Air- The nearest airport from Baba Garib Nath Mandir Himachal is Chandigarh airport. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Baba Garib Nath Mandir is una railway station. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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