Chamba is one of the ancient towns in Himachal Pradesh, situated on the banks of Ravi River. Chamba is known for its historic culture and traditions, with so many beautiful places and numerous temples to visit.
Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the famous temples in Chamba, dedicated to Garuda the Vahan of Lord Vishnu. Direction of this temple is from north to south, surrounded by beautiful view of the green lush mountains. The inherent works on the stones of the temple is in fact the proof of ancient Indian art forms. Temple is built with wooden roof (Chatries) and has a Shikara, and the most important holy place Garbhagriha. Metallic image of Garuda, the Vahan (mount) of Lord Vishnu is installed on the dwajasthambam pillar at the main gate of temple. Temple also has a mandapa style structure. The main purpose to build this Shikhara is Heavy snowfall in winter and local climate conditions. In winter, the temperature gets very low because of chilly winds, when heavy woolen garments are required.
Timing: - Temple is kept open for all the tourist and locals from morning 6 AM to 12:30 afternoon, and again from 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the largest and oldest temple in Chamba. Though mainy locals and tourists visit this temple to seek blessings of the god, there is a huge increase in number of people visiting the temple during the Manimahesh Yarta. All the pilgrimage trekking to Manimahesk peak to seek blessing of Lord Shiva and get a glimpse of the holy Kailash also visit the Laxmi Narayan temple on the start of journey from famous Chaugan of Chamba. You can ream more about Manimahesh Yatra here.
History-.
In 920 AD the King of Chamba Raja Sahil Varman (or Raja Sahil Verma) built this Laxmi Narayan Temple and decided to shift the capital of kingdom to Chamba, on the request of his daughter Champavati (Chamba was named after her). In 1678, Raja Chhatra Singh decorated the temple roof with gold plated pinnacles as a reply to Aurangzeb, who orders destruction of this holy place.
How to reach
By Air: - Nearest Airport is located to Chamba is Pathankot. Approximately 120 km away from Chamba head quarter.
By Bus: - Distance from Chandigarh to Chamba is around 330 km. it takes at least 6 hrs to reach Chamba.
By Local Taxi: - You will easily find a local taxi from bus stand which will drop you at the temple.
By Rail: - Pathankot railway station is at a distance of 120 kilometers from Chamba town. You can take a bus or hire a taxi from there according to your choice.
Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the famous temples in Chamba, dedicated to Garuda the Vahan of Lord Vishnu. Direction of this temple is from north to south, surrounded by beautiful view of the green lush mountains. The inherent works on the stones of the temple is in fact the proof of ancient Indian art forms. Temple is built with wooden roof (Chatries) and has a Shikara, and the most important holy place Garbhagriha. Metallic image of Garuda, the Vahan (mount) of Lord Vishnu is installed on the dwajasthambam pillar at the main gate of temple. Temple also has a mandapa style structure. The main purpose to build this Shikhara is Heavy snowfall in winter and local climate conditions. In winter, the temperature gets very low because of chilly winds, when heavy woolen garments are required.
Timing: - Temple is kept open for all the tourist and locals from morning 6 AM to 12:30 afternoon, and again from 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the largest and oldest temple in Chamba. Though mainy locals and tourists visit this temple to seek blessings of the god, there is a huge increase in number of people visiting the temple during the Manimahesh Yarta. All the pilgrimage trekking to Manimahesk peak to seek blessing of Lord Shiva and get a glimpse of the holy Kailash also visit the Laxmi Narayan temple on the start of journey from famous Chaugan of Chamba. You can ream more about Manimahesh Yatra here.
History-.
In 920 AD the King of Chamba Raja Sahil Varman (or Raja Sahil Verma) built this Laxmi Narayan Temple and decided to shift the capital of kingdom to Chamba, on the request of his daughter Champavati (Chamba was named after her). In 1678, Raja Chhatra Singh decorated the temple roof with gold plated pinnacles as a reply to Aurangzeb, who orders destruction of this holy place.
How to reach
By Air: - Nearest Airport is located to Chamba is Pathankot. Approximately 120 km away from Chamba head quarter.
By Bus: - Distance from Chandigarh to Chamba is around 330 km. it takes at least 6 hrs to reach Chamba.
By Local Taxi: - You will easily find a local taxi from bus stand which will drop you at the temple.
By Rail: - Pathankot railway station is at a distance of 120 kilometers from Chamba town. You can take a bus or hire a taxi from there according to your choice.
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