Awah Devi Temple, 1 h 47 min (56.2 km) via Una - Jahu - Nerchowk Rd(from Mandi).
A 250 year old shrine, Awah Devi Temple is situated 24kms from Hamirpur town.
This sacred temple is perched upon a hill that is considered the highest point of Hamirpur.
The spectacular backdrop further enhances the beauty of this place.
Jalpa Devi is worshipped by a few locals as Kul Devi (Clan's Deity).
Also, a large number of Hindu devotees throng the temple in order to seek the blessing of the goddess and to get their wishes fulfilled.
The legend has it that the people from Mandi district carried the idol of Jalpa Devi to place it in their region.
While they were heading back to Mandi with the statue; they turned blind and when they started to return back to the place where the idol was first placed, their vision returned.
Thus, the people were compelled to place the idol of the goddess back where it was.
More than a wonderfull location,All greenery around.
You see a wonderful view of peer panjal range of himalayas from this town.
Should visit in case you are visiting hamirpur.
Road is a.bit narrow and only expert Driver is suggested.
Ecological survey of India, has chosen this place ( hill of temple ) as maximum height for the District Hamirpur.
It is very very peacefull as this temple is situated at the top of awahdevi town and in the boundery line of mandi and hamirpur dist.Must visit if you are going in Himachal,Specialy in HAMIRPUR.
Peak Season-Vaishno Devi is open for pilgrims throughout the year, but the best time to undertake the journey is between the months of March and October.
A lot of pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi between these months as the weather is cool and pleasant, but maximum visitors plan their trip during the Navratras.
A 250 year old shrine, Awah Devi Temple is situated 24kms from Hamirpur town.
This sacred temple is perched upon a hill that is considered the highest point of Hamirpur.
The spectacular backdrop further enhances the beauty of this place.
Jalpa Devi is worshipped by a few locals as Kul Devi (Clan's Deity).
Also, a large number of Hindu devotees throng the temple in order to seek the blessing of the goddess and to get their wishes fulfilled.
The legend has it that the people from Mandi district carried the idol of Jalpa Devi to place it in their region.
While they were heading back to Mandi with the statue; they turned blind and when they started to return back to the place where the idol was first placed, their vision returned.
Thus, the people were compelled to place the idol of the goddess back where it was.
More than a wonderfull location,All greenery around.
You see a wonderful view of peer panjal range of himalayas from this town.
Should visit in case you are visiting hamirpur.
Road is a.bit narrow and only expert Driver is suggested.
Ecological survey of India, has chosen this place ( hill of temple ) as maximum height for the District Hamirpur.
It is very very peacefull as this temple is situated at the top of awahdevi town and in the boundery line of mandi and hamirpur dist.Must visit if you are going in Himachal,Specialy in HAMIRPUR.
Peak Season-Vaishno Devi is open for pilgrims throughout the year, but the best time to undertake the journey is between the months of March and October.
A lot of pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi between these months as the weather is cool and pleasant, but maximum visitors plan their trip during the Navratras.
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