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Panchvaktra Temple
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Panchvaktra Temple
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India
ADDRESS
NH 20, Purani Mandi, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175001
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About Panchvaktra Temple
Panchvaktra Temple is an old shiv temple located in Old Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. The temple is situated on the confluence of the Rivers Suketi and Beas. The temple attracts a number of tourists due to its beautiful location where one can hear the sound of water waves under the lap of Himalayas which makes the visitors feel blessed. No one knows when was this temple made but it was restored by King Sidh Sen in the seventeenth century. The temple is protected by Archaelogical Survey of India. Anyone can visit the temple between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm without paying any entry fee.
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How To Reach Panchvaktra Temple
The temple is located in old Mandi of Himachal Pradesh. Several transport options are available to reach the temple.
Bus
If you are going there by bus than you have to leave your bus at Mandi Bus Stand while Market Chowk Bus Stop and HRTC Bus Stand is also nearby bus stand to the location. After reaching there, you can take any local means of transport which will take you to the temple.
Taxi
You can also book a taxi or cab which will drop you to the nearby taxi stand like Mandi Taxi service, Jarli Taxi stand and Coincab.
Train
Some of the nearby train station includes Joginder Nagar, Chauntra Bhaterh, Ahju, Baijnath Station and Majheran Himachal. After reaching there, you can opt for any of the local transport option available to reach the temple comfortably.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Panchvaktra Temple
- The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known as Panchvaktra due to huge statue of Lord Shiv depicting five different characters of Lord Shiv which are Aghora, Ishana, Tat Purusha, Vaamdeva and Rudra. Aghora is for destructive nature of Shiva, Ishana is super powerful and Omnipresence, Vamdeva is the female nature while Tat Purusha defines his ego, Rudra face of Lord Shiva depicts his creative as well destructive nature.
- Temple is also called Kaashi of Himachal as it is located on the bank of Beas river just like Kashi is located on the bank of river Ganga.
- According to the legends, Pandava worshipped Lord Shiva and got his blessings at this temple.
- The temple got fully merged in the river water several times during monsoon when water level of rivers rises but what makes people amaze that the building of the temple is still standing on its place. Many people admire its wonderful architecture, while other believes that it is the power of Lord Shiva that protected the temple.
- You can admire the architecture of the temple or the natural beauty. The whole of the atmosphere leaves an everlasting impression on the minds of visitors.
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