Sankat mochsn temple shimla

In God’s Own Backyard

The history of Himachal has played a great role in shaping up the monumental heritage of the state. Thanks to the multi cultural influence that has made it possible for Himachal to give the tourists everything that they can seek for. The most sought after monumental attractions are that of the British landmarks. It is an inevitable fact as they were the ones who ruled this state for the maximum stretch of time. However, you will find significant effect of Mughal and Hindu architecture as well. This week we are taking you to some temples of Shimla.

Temples of Shimla

Display Excellent Stonework Architecture

Shimla has a number of temples. As found in the Himalayas most of the temples are located on the hill top. Same is the case with Shimla. The temples of Shimla show the excellent stonework of the architects there. The sculptors have proved their mettle in upholding the art of Shimla. Shimla has many temples and is often visited by devotees from nearby towns and cities. TheKali Bari temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali is near the mall. Jakhoo Temple, for the Hindu god Hanuman is located at the highest point in Shimla. Sankat Mochan, another Hanuman temple, is famous for the numerous monkeys that are always found in its vicinity. It is located on Shimla-Kalka Highway about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the city. The nearby temple of Tara Devi is a place for performing rituals and festivals. Other prominent places of worship include a Gurudwara near the bus terminus and a Church on The Ridge.

Sankat Mochan Temple

Sankat Mochan temple is situated at a distance of about 5 K.m from Shimla and is located on the Kalka- Shimla National Highway.  This temple is very easily approachable and is one of the most sought after site to be visited not only by the devotees and pilgrims but also by the tourists of all age groups visiting Shimla. At present the temple complex facilitates the people to worship and pay their obeisance to different deities as the complex comprises of Lord Rama and Hanuman temple, Lord Shiva Temple, Navgrah Temple, Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj Temple and a beautiful GaneshaTemple portraying the architecture of the south.  The Temple complex also includes a three storey building which is partly used as the ‘Langer Hall’ where on every Sunday all the visitors are served with prashad/Langer. Below the ‘Langer hall’ are the marriage halls which are rented out on nominal charges  to  the parties who intend to ceremonies marriages here and it is a  regular feature of the temple  throughout the year.  The other half of this building houses the residential area given to the priests and  the domestic  staff working in the temple