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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Bathu Temples
| native_name = बाथू की लड़ी
| native_name_lang = hi
| image = {{Photomontage
| photo1a = Bathu Shivalaya 8.jpg
| photo2a = Bathu Shivalaya 9.jpg
| photo3a = Bathu Shivalaya 5.jpg
| spacing = 1
| color_border = white
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| size = 250
| foot_montage = ''Clockwise from top right: Temples from [[Maharana Pratap Sagar]], ''Nagara'' styled architecture, Temples with [[Himalayas]] in the background.}}
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| map_type = India Himachal Pradesh
| map_caption = Location in Himachal Pradesh
| coordinates = {{coord|32.047235|76.003648|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| country = {{flagicon|IND}} [[India]]
| state = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| district = [[Kangra District|Kangra]]
| location = [[Maharana Pratap Sagar]]
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| deity = [[Shiva]], [[Parvati]], [[Hindu deities|others]]
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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}}
{{More references|date=June 2015}}
'''Bathu temples''' (बाथू मंदिर), known locally as ''Bathu ki ladi'' (बाथू की लड़ी), is a cluster of temples in the [[Kangra district]] of [[Indian Republic|Indian]] state of [[Himachal Pradesh]], with the main temple dedicated to goddess [[Parvati]] and [[Lord Shiva]]. These temples were submerged in [[Maharana Pratap Sagar]], a reservoir created by [[Pong Dam|Pong dam]] in the early 1970s. Since then, these temples are only accessible from May to June when the water level decreases.
The temples are accessible by boat from Dhameta and [[Nagrota surian|Nagrota Surian]] and accessible by road from [[Jawali, Himachal Pradesh|Jawali]].
There are several small villages near the temple site, which includes Sugnara, Jarot, Bajera, Katnor, Khabal, Ludret, and Bhial.

==History==
According to common local belief, it was built by local king who ruled the region. Many stories about the origin of the temples are famous among the [[folklore]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.beingpahadia.com/bathu-ki-ladi-hidden-temple-himachal-pradesh/|title=Bathu Ki Ladi : The Hidden Temple in Himachal Pradesh|last=Kushika|date=2019-07-29|website=Being Pahadia|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-04}}</ref> Other beliefs say that temple was built by [[Pandavas]]. The folklore tells a story dating back to [[Mahabharata]] when Pandavas attempted to build a staircase to ascend to Heaven at monolithic [[Masrur Temples|Masrur Rock Temples]] located at the opposite of the lake but Indira intervened. But, successfully built the 'Stairway to Heaven' at 'Bathu ki Ladi' temples where that staircase still exists even today and one can climb to the top most part to have a feel. The central temple is dedicated to [[Lord Shiva]]. Submerged 'Bathu ki Ladi' temples can be visited in winters when water recedes.<ref>{{Cite video|title=The Bathu Temples|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D_ZIGTNlf0_k&ved=2ahUKEwiFtOSCkIDyAhXNfd4KHdM4BvkQwqsBegQICRAG&usg=AOvVaw22bxETeVx_Bh98LNY4j-Y1|access-date=30 Oct 2017}}</ref>
[[File:Bathu ki ladi.jpg|Bathu_ki_ladi]]

== Gallery ==
[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 1.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 2.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 3.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 4.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 6.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 7.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 10.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 11.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 12.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 13.jpg]]

[[File:Bathu Shivalaya 14.jpg]]

== Rehabilitation ==
Shivling was restored under the supervision of Honourable Manoj Kumar, the State coordinator of Vishwa Hindu Parishad in this ancient temple series.

== Other things ==
* It is an [[Maharana Pratap Sagar#Bird sanctuary|abode of migratory birds]] which attracts many birdwatchers and tourists. Some of the birds are extensively found here.
* It was a shooting location for many [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] music videos, including those of [[Miss Pooja]] and [[Kaler Kanth]].
* It was featured on [[MTV Indies|Pepsi MTV Indies]]' Show '''[http://pepsimtvindies.com/search_all.php?section=all&q=Way%20Back%20Home Way Back Home]''' Episode 4.

{| class="wikitable"
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| '''Also Known as''' || Bathu Ki ladi, Bathu Temple Clusters
|-
| '''Location''' || Submerged in [[Maharana Pratap Sagar]]
Guglara link road from Jawali
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| '''District''' || [[Kangra district|Kangra]]
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| '''Nearest City''' || [[Kangra, Himachal Pradesh|Jawali]]
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| '''Nearest Railway Station''' || Jawanwala Shahar
|-
| '''Nearest Airport''' || [[Kangra Airport]]
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Buildings and structures in Kangra district]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Himachal Pradesh]]

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