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Good morning.(25th May 2017)
Chaurasi Temple
The Chaurashi temple is located at Bhramour and a famous temple in Himachal Pradesh. The chief Chaurasi temples are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Manimahesh and Narasimha. Chaurasi temple Complex, built approximately in 9th century. Eighty-four ancient beautifully carved pillars has carefully festooned the temple and thus obtained the name Chaurasi chamba temple. There are 84 big and small temples in Chaurasi temple complex.
Lord Ganesha temple is situated near the entrance of chaurasi temple. The temple was constructed by Meru Verman in circa. The temple of Ganesha is enshrined in a bronze image of Ganesha. The shrine stands near the entrance to the Chaurasi compound.
The temple of Lakshana Devi is the oldest temple at Chaurasi Temple. It retains many of the old architectural features of wooden temples. The temple was constructed by Raja Maru Varman. The temple is built on the rectangular plan. The astadhatu image of goddess Lakshana devi is enshrined inside this small cella. The roof of this temple slides sideways from the central ridge and is thatched with slates.
Manimahesh temple which stands in the centre of Chaurasi temple. Manimahesh Temple is main temple in Chaurashi complex, enshrining a huge Shiva Linga. In reality it is identical with the lord almighty which has been described as creator, protector and destroyer of entire universe.
Chaurasi Temple was built around 1400 years ago. Life of people in Bharmour centres around the temple complex-Chaurasi, named so because of 84 shrines built in the periphery of Chaurasi Temple. Chaurasi is hindi word for number eighty four. The beautiful shikhara style temple of Manimahesh occupies the center of the complex. It is believed that when 84 Siddhas, who had come from kurukshetra, were passing through Bharmour to visit Manimahesh, they fell in love with the calmness of Bharmour and reconciled to meditate here. Chaurasi Temple Complex was built approximately in 7th century, although repairs of many temples have been carried out in later period.
There is another legend associated with Chaurasi temple complex. It is believed that shortly after Sahil Varman’s accession of Brahampura (ancient name of Bharmour), 84 yogis visited this place. They were greatly pleased with the King’s hospitality. As King had no heir, Yogis promised him ten sons. They were requested by the King to stay back in Brahampura till the prediction of Yogis was fulfilled. In due course of time the king was blessed with ten sons and a daughter. Daughter was named Champavati and because of liking of Champavati new capital Chamba was established. It is believed that Chaurasi temple complex in Bharmour was built to honour these 84 Yogis and named Chaurasi after them. There are 84 big and small temples in Chaurasi temple complex. Chaurasi is a spacious level ground in center of Bharmour where the galaxy of temples mostly in the form of Shivlingas exists. The Chaurasi Temple Complex offers a delightful, clean and a scenic view.
Enjoy reading.....
Good morning.(25th May 2017)
Chaurasi Temple
The Chaurashi temple is located at Bhramour and a famous temple in Himachal Pradesh. The chief Chaurasi temples are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Manimahesh and Narasimha. Chaurasi temple Complex, built approximately in 9th century. Eighty-four ancient beautifully carved pillars has carefully festooned the temple and thus obtained the name Chaurasi chamba temple. There are 84 big and small temples in Chaurasi temple complex.
Lord Ganesha temple is situated near the entrance of chaurasi temple. The temple was constructed by Meru Verman in circa. The temple of Ganesha is enshrined in a bronze image of Ganesha. The shrine stands near the entrance to the Chaurasi compound.The temple of Lakshana Devi is the oldest temple at Chaurasi Temple. It retains many of the old architectural features of wooden temples. The temple was constructed by Raja Maru Varman. The temple is built on the rectangular plan. The astadhatu image of goddess Lakshana devi is enshrined inside this small cella. The roof of this temple slides sideways from the central ridge and is thatched with slates.
Manimahesh temple which stands in the centre of Chaurasi temple. Manimahesh Temple is main temple in Chaurashi complex, enshrining a huge Shiva Linga. In reality it is identical with the lord almighty which has been described as creator, protector and destroyer of entire universe.
Chaurasi Temple was built around 1400 years ago. Life of people in Bharmour centres around the temple complex-Chaurasi, named so because of 84 shrines built in the periphery of Chaurasi Temple. Chaurasi is hindi word for number eighty four. The beautiful shikhara style temple of Manimahesh occupies the center of the complex. It is believed that when 84 Siddhas, who had come from kurukshetra, were passing through Bharmour to visit Manimahesh, they fell in love with the calmness of Bharmour and reconciled to meditate here. Chaurasi Temple Complex was built approximately in 7th century, although repairs of many temples have been carried out in later period.
There is another legend associated with Chaurasi temple complex. It is believed that shortly after Sahil Varman’s accession of Brahampura (ancient name of Bharmour), 84 yogis visited this place. They were greatly pleased with the King’s hospitality. As King had no heir, Yogis promised him ten sons. They were requested by the King to stay back in Brahampura till the prediction of Yogis was fulfilled. In due course of time the king was blessed with ten sons and a daughter. Daughter was named Champavati and because of liking of Champavati new capital Chamba was established. It is believed that Chaurasi temple complex in Bharmour was built to honour these 84 Yogis and named Chaurasi after them. There are 84 big and small temples in Chaurasi temple complex. Chaurasi is a spacious level ground in center of Bharmour where the galaxy of temples mostly in the form of Shivlingas exists. The Chaurasi Temple Complex offers a delightful, clean and a scenic view.
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