Kullu Bijli Mahadev Temple – Guide
Bijli Mahadev Temple is situated at a height of 2460 meters on a hill in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh which is one of the ancient and holy temples of India. Bijli Mahadev Temple is a major temple of Kullu which is built in ‘Kash’ style. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every 12 years lightning falls on the Shivling kept inside this temple and this Shivling breaks into many pieces. After this, the Shivling of the temple is joined with the help of butter and this Shivling comes back to its old form after some time.
History of this Temple
The Kullu Bijli Mahadev Temple in India is prominent because a Shiva Linga is situated inside this temple which breaks into small pieces due to lightning. Local people and priests apply grain and pulse flour along with butter on the pieces to restore the linga to its original form. There are different beliefs in different sources about why this Shiva Linga breaks. The lightning strike is sheer grace of God and He wants to protect the residents here from all kinds of evil.
In this temple of lightning, it is said that the long pole attracts divine blessings in the form of lightning. Whose height is about 60 feet. This stick shines like a silver needle in the sun in winter when there is snow all around. Kullu Bijli Mahadev Temple was built by Raja Jagat Singh in 1652 and is believed to be over a thousand years old. It is believed that the temple was originally built as a small shrine by the Pandavas during their exile in the Himalayas.
Kullu Bijli Mahadev Temple Timings
Kullu Bijli Mahadev Temple opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and close at 8:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:30 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 7:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Sunday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Monday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Thursday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| Friday | 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Sultanpur Palace
This palace is located at a distance of few kms away from this temple.
Naggar
This place is famous for its beauty. This small village is located few kms away from this temple.
Vaishnodevi Temple
This temple is the situated on the banks of river Beas. This temple is dedicated to maa vaishno.
Bhrigu Lake
Bhrigu Lake is a major tourist destination in Manali, named after the sage Bhrigu. This lake is few kms away from this temple.
Hanogi mata Temple
This temple is dedicated to hanogi mata. This temple is located at a distance of few kms away from this temple.
Parvati valley
Parvati valley is beautiful place for trekking. This place is few kms away from this temple.
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How to reach Kullu Bijli Mahadev Temple
By Air- The nearest airport from Bijli Mahadev Temple is Kullu airport which is at a distance of about few kms away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by doing trekking.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Bijli Mahadev Temple is Kullu railway station which is at a distance of about few kms away 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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