Dussehra
Festival:
Dussehra at Kullu commences on the tenth day of the rising moon
i.e. on Vijaya Dashmi. Its started with the idol of Raghunathji,
pulled from Dhalpur Maidan to another spot across the Maidan by
big ropes and ended with the burning of Lanka.
Ragunath
Temple:
Raghunathji is the principal deity of Kullu Valley. On the first
day of Dussehra, the idol of Raghunathji is taken out in palanquin
from its temple at Sultanpur to Dhalpur Maidan. This forms a huge
procession. All the gods of the valley have to visit kullu on
Dussehra in order to pay their homage to Raghunathji.
Vaishno
Devi Temple:
A small cave temple of Goddess Vaishno Devi. Other temples are
Shiva, lord Rama & Krishna.
Bijli
Mahadev Temple:
From Akhara Bazaar, after crossing over bridge on right, arrive
Tapu, Drive another 7 km. Upto Trambli. From here 5km. Long foot
– path through dense forests leads to the top (9000 ft.)
of the temple.
View of entire Kullu valley, Bhuntra Airport, Parvati valley and
Kailash Parvat peak in front is an awe – inspiring.
Rafting:
the
Hotel Vaishali also provides Rafting and it is being done in between
Mohal and Jiri 4 km. From the Hotel. Interested tourists may visit
at site in between 8 a.m. to 9.a.m.
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