Temples in Kullu
Raghunathji (Rama) Temple
The Sri Rama Deity in this temple was originally brought here by Raja Jagat singh from Ayodhya in 1651. This is the presiding Deity of the Kullu Valley. The temple is located on a hill overlooking the city. To get there, you go up the hill by following the small road opposite the Kailash Cinema, which is near the bus stand. The temple is behind the Kullu Raja's Rupi Palace. The temple is open in the morning.
Bijli Mahadeva Temple
This temple is located eight km south-east of Kullu. When its 65-foot flagstaff attracts lighting, it is said to be an expression of divine blessing. When the flagstaff is struck by lighting, the Shiva-linga inside the temple is broken to pieces. It is then put back together with sattoo (a paste of roasted gram and wheat powder) and butter. Located at 2,438m (8,000 ft), you reach it by a hard 6 km climb. The Vaishno Devi Temple is 4 km from Kullu on the road to Manali. It is a small cave with a deity of the goddess Vaishno.
The Jagannathi Devi Temple is 3 km from Kullu in the village of Bhekhli. It is a hard climb, but there is a good view over the town from the temple.
The Basheshar Mahadev Temple is 15 km south of Kullu in Bajaura. It has fine stone sculptures.
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