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[[File:Bijli Mahadev Temple.jpg|thumb|Bijli Mahadev Temple]]
[[File:Bijli Mahadev Temple.jpg|thumb|Bijli Mahadev Temple]]


'''Bijli Mahadev''' is one of the sacred temples of the [[India]]n state of [[Himachal Pradesh]].  It is located at an altitude of about 2,460m<ref>himachaltourism.gov.in/post/Bijli-Mahadev-temple.aspx</ref> in the [[Kullu]] Valley. Bijli Mahadev is one of the ancient temples in India and dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]]
'''Bijli Mahadev''' is one of the sacred temples of the Indian state of [[Himachal Pradesh]].  It is located at an altitude of about 2,460m<ref>himachaltourism.gov.in/post/Bijli-Mahadev-temple.aspx</ref> in the [[Kullu]] Valley. Bijli Mahadev is one of the ancient temples in India and dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]]
(Mahadev). Located 14&nbsp;km from Kullu across the Beas river, it can be approached by a rewarding trek of 3&nbsp;km.
(Mahadev). Located 14&nbsp;km from Kullu across the Beas river, it can be approached by a rewarding trek of 3&nbsp;km.


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[[File:Wooden Staff at Bijli Mahadev.jpg|thumb|Wooden Staff at Bijli Mahadev]]
[[File:Wooden Staff at Bijli Mahadev.jpg|thumb|Wooden Staff at Bijli Mahadev]]
In this temple of lightning, it is said that the tall staff attracts the divine blessings in the form of lightning.
In this temple of lightning, it is said that the tall staff attracts the divine blessings in the form of lightning.
Lightning incidents occur like one in 12 years.<ref>[https://www.naturalroundups.com/2019/09/Bijli-Mahadev-Kullu.html "Why lightning falls on this Shivling every twelve years and how this place got its name Kullu is a mythological story behind it."] </ref> [[Shivalinga]] is coated with butter by priest. <gallery>
 
Every 12 years, the Shiv lingam is struck by lightning which causes the lingam to break into pieces. The priest then wraps the broken lingam with butter and after few days the lingam becomes as it was. <gallery>
File:Way to bijli mahadev temple.jpg|The way to Bijli Mahadev
File:Way to bijli mahadev temple.jpg|The way to Bijli Mahadev
File:Main shiva linga.jpg|The main Shiv Linga
File:Main shiva linga.jpg|The main Shiv Linga

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Bijli Mahadev
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKullu
DeityLord Shiva
Location
LocationKullu
StateHimachal Pradesh
CountryIndia
Architecture
TypeKath Kunni Style, prevalent mostly in upper Himachal (Kullu, Manali, Kinnaur etc.)
Bijli Mahadev Temple

Bijli Mahadev is one of the sacred temples of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located at an altitude of about 2,460m[1] in the Kullu Valley. Bijli Mahadev is one of the ancient temples in India and dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadev). Located 14 km from Kullu across the Beas river, it can be approached by a rewarding trek of 3 km.

A panoramic view of Kullu and Paravati valleys can be seen from the temple. The 60 feet high staff of Bijli Mahadev temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun.

Wooden Staff at Bijli Mahadev

In this temple of lightning, it is said that the tall staff attracts the divine blessings in the form of lightning.

Every 12 years, the Shiv lingam is struck by lightning which causes the lingam to break into pieces. The priest then wraps the broken lingam with butter and after few days the lingam becomes as it was.

References[edit]

  1. himachaltourism.gov.in/post/Bijli-Mahadev-temple.aspx