Bijli Mahadev Templeबिजली महादेव मंदिर
A hilltop temple where lightning is said to strike the Linga.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKullu, Himachal Pradesh
Kullu, Manali and Parvati
Kullu, Manali and Parvati
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyModerate
Height2460 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyKullu, Kullu
EntryFree
About Bijli Mahadev Temple
A hilltop Shiva temple above the Beas and Parvati confluence at Kullu, where lightning is believed to strike the Shiva Linga every few years, breaking it, and the priest then repairs it with butter. A trek of about 3 km leads up from the road, and the view of the valley is wide. A local legend tells of the demon Jalandhar.
What to see and do
- Lightning struck Shiva Linga
- Butter repair ritual
- Beas and Parvati confluence view
- 3 km walk
- Devdar forest
Part of The Himalaya.
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