BIJLI MAHADEV
Bijli Mahadev is a ‘Shiva Ling’ installed in a ‘Khash’ style temple, gets its name after the miracle that occurs occasionally. The lightning strikes the ‘Shiva Ling’ through the ridge pole breaking it into pieces. All the pieces are found out and joined together with butter as adhesive. A special ceremony is performed in this process.
Bijli Mahadev has a Chariot also which is carried by the followers on the shoulders where the deity is taken out. The followers invoke his blessing for bringing rain, good crop, help in worldly affairs or birth of a son.
Bijli Mahadev temple is situated on the top of a hill known as Mahthan 14 kilo metres from Kullu A regular bus goes upto Chansari village, which is 11 km. from Kullu. The remaining three km. are to be traversed on foot, two kilo metres of which passes through pine forest. It is a slow up stair climb. In July month, there is a great rush at the temple. A free ‘langar’ is also run during this month. There is a simple inn for the people for the people for rest and stay. The temple is situated in the middle of a meadow with dark green forest in the back ground. This place affords marvelous view all around. The Parbati valley, the Garsa valley and the area lying between Bajaura and Bashing can be seen from here at a glance. A visit to this place provides memorable moments and the place is 1924 metres. A twenty metres tall staff is fixed in the ground which is supposed to attract special blessings from the sky in the shape of lightning. The wood carving on the door is also praise worthy and requires special mention.
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