Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir Kangra – Guide
Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir located in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, where Lord Shiva is present in the form of Ardhanarishwar. Kathgarh Mahadev Temple is the only temple in the world where the Shivling is divided into two parts i.e. half of Shankar and half of Parvati. Here Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati are enshrined in the form of dark brown stone, in which the length of Lord Shiva is 7 to 8 feet and that of Mata Parvati is 6 to 7 feet.
History of this Temple
Different stories of Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir Kangra are prevalent, but according to Shiva Purana, it is said that once there was a war between Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu regarding their supremacy, in which they were using their divine weapons, which could destroy the entire creation.
Seeing this dreadful situation and to save the entire creation from destruction, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a fire-like Jyotirlinga and saved the entire creation from destruction by equating both the deities. This fiery Jyotirlinga came to be known as Kathgarh Mahadev. It is said that this fiery Jyotirlinga appeared on the day of Shivratri, hence this stone form of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati becomes one on the day of Shivratri.
Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir Kangra Timings
Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir Kangra opens at 5:30 AM in the morning and close at 8:00 PM in the evening. At 6:30 AM morning aarti is performed in this temple and at 6:00 PM evening Aarti is performed.
| Saturday | 05:30 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Sunday | 05:30 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Monday | 05:30 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 05:30 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 05:30 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Thursday | 05:30 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 06:00 PM |
| Friday | 05:30 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM & 06:00 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Kareri Lake
Kareri Lake is a shallow and fresh water lake located in the Dhauladhar range about 9 km northwest of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, with a surface elevation of 2934 m above sea level.
Brajeshwari Temple
Brajeshwari Temple is one of the main temples of Kangra. This temple is one of the most impressive and spiritually enlightening places for tourists.
Baijnath Temple
Baijnath Temple is one of the most popular temples in Himachal Pradesh, and here, Lord Shiva is worshiped as the ‘God of Healing’. Baijnath or Vaidyanath is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Dhauladhar Range Trek
Dhauladhar Range Trek is one of the fascinating treks near Kangra. The Dhauladhar peak is visible throughout the trek to the higher altitudes in Kangra.
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How to reach Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir Kangra
By Air- The nearest airport from Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir Kangra is Pathankot airport. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Kathgarh Mahadev Mandir Kangra is Pathankot which is at a distance of 25 km from this temple. 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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