Shringa Rishi Temple, 2 h 33 min (81.3 km) via NH3 and NH305
Shringa Rishi temple can be accessed by both Shimla as well as Kullu depending upon one's current location.
Roads are completely motarble but not in that good condition.
The condition of roads is pretty good if one is trying to access this temple from Kullu but if you are following the alternate path that is from Shimla it may cause you some problem because of un-metaled road.
If you start your journey from Kullu district you are going to witness places like Banjar,Ghiyagi,Shoja,Baggi and if you are following an alternate path then your route is going to be Shimla,Luhri,Ani,Baggi.
Car of any echleon can be driven to this destination. This temple is impeccable blend of architectural flawness and opulent beauty hence trip to shringa rishi will become part of your eternal memories. It is also believed by the localities that every wish is fulfilled here, if wished with pure and serene heart. The grandeur of Shringa Rishi is renonwed all over himachal and the untold stories told by the priest of the temple makes your heart pound wildy,
Historically, the area plays an important role in the birth of Lord Rama (the most famous incarnation of God). According to the legends associated with Ramayana ‘Kal’, it was a privilege of Rishi Shringi, from the Banjar valley, who’s Ashram was at Chehni, to act as Purohit (sage) at the ‘Putreshtiyajna’ of Raja Dashratha during the age of Satyug (The Golden age). As a result of the actions and prayers by the Rishi, God Rama was born. Throughout the ages, particularly during Satyug, it is believed that many Rishi’s (sage’s) and Nag Devta’s came to Banjar Valley to meditate because of its peace and serenity.
As word spread of the beauty and tranquility of the region, people from far away places (Kullu, Manali, Mandi etc.) began to visit the valley. They brought with them, their goats and sheep to graze. Slowly, as people realized the valley could offer them all that they needed, they began to settle in the area. During the initial period when people began to populate the region, the rulers were the ‘Maraich’ people, who were reputed to be over 3 meters in height. Later, the region came under the control of the Thakur’s (an Indian feudal and colonial title in Hindi), and then under the rule of the King of Kullu. With the various changes in leadership, the administrative center for the region has shifted over the ages. At first, the tehsil headquarters were located in Palach, and then shifted to Banjar.
During the rule of the King of Kullu, Chehni was his summer capital. Finally, under the British rule, the area was first made easily accessible with the construction of State Highway 11 (in 1916-1917).The Banjar Valley begins at the junction, National Highway 21 and State Highway 11, in the town of Aut, and ends at Jalori Pass. State Highway 11 follows the valley from Aut, and then continues beyond Jalori Pass towards Narkanda, Shimla and Kinnar Kailash, thereby connecting the Sainj and Tirthan Valley with BanjarValley.
The Shringi Rishi Temple at Bagi, which has a large statue of Rishi Shringi and intricate wood carvings depicting 24 different births of God. (Rama, Krishna, Narsimhan, Barah, etc.)
The Story of Rishyashringa in Ramayana
King Dasaratha decides to perform an Ashvamedha Yaga to have a son.The decision is welcomed by the sages and they all proceeded to make the necessary arrangements of the yaga. Sumantra, the charioteer, then reminds King Dasaratha of something he has heard from elders and narrates the story of Rishyashringa. Sage Santkumara while discussing about future events had predicted about the birth of a great son to King Dasaratha. Sage Kashyapa had a son named Vibhandaka. Santkumara predicted that Vibhandaka will be the father of Rishyashringa. The birth and life of Rishyashringa will be mysterious. Rishyashringa will live in the forest cut off from other human beings. His only contact will be his father. When he reaches teenage, Anga, a nearby kingdom, will be ruled by Romapada. Kingdom of Anga is in terrible famine due to a curse and only way to get rid of the curse is to bring Rishyashringa and get him married to Romapada’s daughter Shanta. But no one will be willing to take the journey to forest to bring Rishyashringa fearing the wrath of Vibhandaka.
Finally, courtesans will be venture into forest and lure Rishyashringa into Anga. He will then marry Shanta and rule Anga. Later, Rishyashringa will preside over a famous yajna which will beget King Dasaratha sons. Sumantra then requests King Dasaratha to discuss the matter with Sage Vasishtha and others.
The sages were too happy to have Rishyashringa preside over the Ashvamedha Yaga. When the Ashvamedha yaga was drawing to a close, King Dasaratha requests Rishyashringa to perform Putrakama yajna to beget a son. When the yajna was drawing to a close, a divine form appeared on the yajna fire and handed over a golden bowl with ‘payasa’ (sweet) to King Dasaratha.
The king distributed the sweet to his three queens and a year later they gave birth to four sons – Lord Ram, Lakshman, Bharatha and Shatrughna. Thus sage Rishyashringa played a major role in the birth of Lord Ram.
It is also believed by the localities that every wish is fulfilled here, if wished with pure and serene heart.
The grandeur of Shringa Rishi is renonwed all over himachal and the untold stories told by the priest of the temple makes your heart pound wildly.
If you reach this temple you can also visit the place called Chehni Kothi which is not more than 30 minutes walk from village Baggi where Shringa Rishi is situated. Cheni kothi was once built as an defensive structures with no permanent staircase, it had a set of hanging wooden stairs to facilitate upward movenment on the towers. These towers were not only used for defensive approach but were also used for religious gathering.
The beauty of this temple lies in the peace and cultural innocence of the place which inspires you at every single step you climb on the staircase of this temple.
The local pujari recommends to visit this place during the month of May when number of pilgrims across Himachal come here to this place for the blessings of Shringa Rishi.The beauty of this temple lies in the adorable creation in pahari style with four roofs.Shringa Rishi temple adorns as beautiful jewel in the Baggi village with intense history and the wooden work is worth visit.
Shringa Rishi temple can be accessed by both Shimla as well as Kullu depending upon one's current location.
Roads are completely motarble but not in that good condition.
The condition of roads is pretty good if one is trying to access this temple from Kullu but if you are following the alternate path that is from Shimla it may cause you some problem because of un-metaled road.
If you start your journey from Kullu district you are going to witness places like Banjar,Ghiyagi,Shoja,Baggi and if you are following an alternate path then your route is going to be Shimla,Luhri,Ani,Baggi.
Car of any echleon can be driven to this destination. This temple is impeccable blend of architectural flawness and opulent beauty hence trip to shringa rishi will become part of your eternal memories. It is also believed by the localities that every wish is fulfilled here, if wished with pure and serene heart. The grandeur of Shringa Rishi is renonwed all over himachal and the untold stories told by the priest of the temple makes your heart pound wildy,
Historically, the area plays an important role in the birth of Lord Rama (the most famous incarnation of God). According to the legends associated with Ramayana ‘Kal’, it was a privilege of Rishi Shringi, from the Banjar valley, who’s Ashram was at Chehni, to act as Purohit (sage) at the ‘Putreshtiyajna’ of Raja Dashratha during the age of Satyug (The Golden age). As a result of the actions and prayers by the Rishi, God Rama was born. Throughout the ages, particularly during Satyug, it is believed that many Rishi’s (sage’s) and Nag Devta’s came to Banjar Valley to meditate because of its peace and serenity.
As word spread of the beauty and tranquility of the region, people from far away places (Kullu, Manali, Mandi etc.) began to visit the valley. They brought with them, their goats and sheep to graze. Slowly, as people realized the valley could offer them all that they needed, they began to settle in the area. During the initial period when people began to populate the region, the rulers were the ‘Maraich’ people, who were reputed to be over 3 meters in height. Later, the region came under the control of the Thakur’s (an Indian feudal and colonial title in Hindi), and then under the rule of the King of Kullu. With the various changes in leadership, the administrative center for the region has shifted over the ages. At first, the tehsil headquarters were located in Palach, and then shifted to Banjar.
During the rule of the King of Kullu, Chehni was his summer capital. Finally, under the British rule, the area was first made easily accessible with the construction of State Highway 11 (in 1916-1917).The Banjar Valley begins at the junction, National Highway 21 and State Highway 11, in the town of Aut, and ends at Jalori Pass. State Highway 11 follows the valley from Aut, and then continues beyond Jalori Pass towards Narkanda, Shimla and Kinnar Kailash, thereby connecting the Sainj and Tirthan Valley with BanjarValley.
The Shringi Rishi Temple at Bagi, which has a large statue of Rishi Shringi and intricate wood carvings depicting 24 different births of God. (Rama, Krishna, Narsimhan, Barah, etc.)
The Story of Rishyashringa in Ramayana
King Dasaratha decides to perform an Ashvamedha Yaga to have a son.The decision is welcomed by the sages and they all proceeded to make the necessary arrangements of the yaga. Sumantra, the charioteer, then reminds King Dasaratha of something he has heard from elders and narrates the story of Rishyashringa. Sage Santkumara while discussing about future events had predicted about the birth of a great son to King Dasaratha. Sage Kashyapa had a son named Vibhandaka. Santkumara predicted that Vibhandaka will be the father of Rishyashringa. The birth and life of Rishyashringa will be mysterious. Rishyashringa will live in the forest cut off from other human beings. His only contact will be his father. When he reaches teenage, Anga, a nearby kingdom, will be ruled by Romapada. Kingdom of Anga is in terrible famine due to a curse and only way to get rid of the curse is to bring Rishyashringa and get him married to Romapada’s daughter Shanta. But no one will be willing to take the journey to forest to bring Rishyashringa fearing the wrath of Vibhandaka.
Finally, courtesans will be venture into forest and lure Rishyashringa into Anga. He will then marry Shanta and rule Anga. Later, Rishyashringa will preside over a famous yajna which will beget King Dasaratha sons. Sumantra then requests King Dasaratha to discuss the matter with Sage Vasishtha and others.
The sages were too happy to have Rishyashringa preside over the Ashvamedha Yaga. When the Ashvamedha yaga was drawing to a close, King Dasaratha requests Rishyashringa to perform Putrakama yajna to beget a son. When the yajna was drawing to a close, a divine form appeared on the yajna fire and handed over a golden bowl with ‘payasa’ (sweet) to King Dasaratha.
The king distributed the sweet to his three queens and a year later they gave birth to four sons – Lord Ram, Lakshman, Bharatha and Shatrughna. Thus sage Rishyashringa played a major role in the birth of Lord Ram.
It is also believed by the localities that every wish is fulfilled here, if wished with pure and serene heart.
The grandeur of Shringa Rishi is renonwed all over himachal and the untold stories told by the priest of the temple makes your heart pound wildly.
If you reach this temple you can also visit the place called Chehni Kothi which is not more than 30 minutes walk from village Baggi where Shringa Rishi is situated. Cheni kothi was once built as an defensive structures with no permanent staircase, it had a set of hanging wooden stairs to facilitate upward movenment on the towers. These towers were not only used for defensive approach but were also used for religious gathering.
The beauty of this temple lies in the peace and cultural innocence of the place which inspires you at every single step you climb on the staircase of this temple.
The local pujari recommends to visit this place during the month of May when number of pilgrims across Himachal come here to this place for the blessings of Shringa Rishi.The beauty of this temple lies in the adorable creation in pahari style with four roofs.Shringa Rishi temple adorns as beautiful jewel in the Baggi village with intense history and the wooden work is worth visit.
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