An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Hamirpur Part III

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Hamirpur - Part III  :-  Tourists places.

Deot Sidh , Baba Balak Nath 

In the district Hamirpur , Hamirpur is a very beautiful town of Himachal Pradesh situated at an altitude of about 786 metres above mean sea level on Dharamshala - Shimla National Highway among a beautiful forest of Chir trees . The elevation of the district Hamirpur varies from 650 metres to 1100 metres above mean sea level .

The Hamirpur town is about 141 Kms from Shimla and about 90 Kms from Dharamshala . The distance between Hamirpur and Jalandhar ( Punjab ) is about 148 kms .

In this part we will cover the places of tourist 's importance  related to historic , temple Tourism and scenic beauty which are mostly visited by the tourists .

Baba Balak Nath temple at Deot Sidh :-- 

View of Baba Balak Nath temple at  Deot Sidh by Getty Images.

The Baba Balak Nath temple is  a famous Sidh Peeth  in North India , situated on a hill top  in district Hamirpur near the boundary of district Bilaspur in Shivalik hill range. It is about 45 Kms from Hamirpur town . 

The Baba Balak Nath temple is just 4 Kms from Shah Talai where Baba Balak Nath  had done austerity for twelve years and had been grazing the cows of Mata Ratno . This holy place has Bodhivriksh ( Tree ) and Gurna Jhari under which Baba had meditation . Baba had done many miracles at this place . It is this place from where Baba Balak Nath had flewed to holy cave at Deot Sidh riding on peacock . There are temples of Baba Balak Nath at Shahtalai one at Gurna Jhari and another near Bodhivriksh Shahtalai is situated in district Bilaspur .

A fair is held every year to offer prayers to Baba Balak Nath for one month from 13 th March to 14 April . During this period lacs of pilgrims visit this holy temple . 

Idol of Baba Balak Nath in Gufa  at Deot Sidh .

Sunday is the day of Baba Balak Nath , it is on this day Rot (Bread of Wheat flour ) and Prashad is offered to please Baba Balak Nath . At the entrance of cave called Gufa an idol of Baba Balak Nath is established where pilgrims offer their prayers . On Sunday great rush can be seen in the temple .

If you have some wishes pray to Baba and in due course of time Baba Balak Nath  certainly fullfills your  wishes , it is the truth.It is believed that Baba Balak Nath is reincarnation of Lord Kartikey the son of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati who by virtue of his meditation of Lord Shiva has attained param sidhi thus have been called Sidh . Lord Shiva has blessed Baba Balak Nath to be remained as child ( Balak ) forever , thus Baba is called Baba Balak Nath .

Lord Shiva has blessed Baba Balak Nath 

The pilgrims from various parts of the country specially from Punjab , Delhi , Rajasthan Haryana , UP and even abroad used to visit this holy templesto pay their worships.

The pilgrims from Himachal Pradesh specially used to visit this temple in the month of April from 13 th. April to mid May to pay their worships.

At Deot Sidh the male pilgrims used to pray their offerings and Baba darshan at the cave where as female pilgrims used to  see (have darshan ) from a place just in front of Cave .

On the hill top above cave there is a temple of Raja Bhartri who was a deciple of Guru Gorakhnath .

For the facility of pilgrims here  free lunger continues by the Baba Balak Nath Trust both at Deot Sidh and Shahtalai . Deot Sidh Temple trust has run a degree college and Sanskrit College at Chakmoh about one km from temple to provide educational facilities in the area . 

The temple is well connected with road facilities.  You can reach this temple from Una by Una Mandi super Highway up to Barsar from where 12 Kms on Barsar Shahtalai Deot Sidh road and 4 km Shahtalai to Deot Sidh . Then have a peaceful atmosphere in holy land of Baba Balak Nath . 

On another road bifurcated from Una Mandi super Highway at Shalouni named Shalouni Deot Sidh road length 20 Kms also connects the temple.

Baba Sidh Chano Temple at Samaila District Hamirpur :-

Baba Balli Sidh Chano Temple is situated in village Samaila  at a distance of about 23 Kms from Shalouni . The temple is situated near the boundary of district Bilaspur and is easily accessible from Berthin via Berthin Chhat Maharal Bijhari road . The distance of  Baba Sidh Chano , Sachi Sarkar Samaila district Hamirpur is about 14 Km from Berthin town of district Bilaspur .

People call Baba Bali as Sachi Sarkar , because it is a Deity of justice . Baba Balli gives justice who pray before Baba .

According to Puranas  in time of Mahabharata Baba Balli was a great worrier ( Wrestler) named Chanur and his wife was Luna , due to his bravery Lord Krishna blessed him that you will be famous by the name Baba Sidh Chano and will give justice to the people who will prayers before you in Kaliyuga .

Thousands of hundreds of people offer their offerings to Baba Sidh Chano , Sachi Sarkar at Samaila on Tuesday and Sunday coming from various parts of the state specially Bilaspur , Mandi , Hamirpur and Punjab . There is one another temple of Baba Sidh Chano near to Hamirpur town at village Kuthera .  Here also people offer their prayers to Baba Sidh Chano.

To please Baba Balli Sidh Chano there is a tradition to do Dhaja prayers at night by the devotees.In Dhaja various traditional songs and act plays are shown during full night . 

Santoshi Mata Temple at Ladraur district   Hamirpur  :- 

Santoshi Mata 

Santoshi Mata Temple at Ladraur in district Hamirpur is a famous temple situated at a distance of 12 Kms from Bhota and also 12 Kms from Jahu . From Hamirpur it is at a distance of about 27 Kms and it also situated on the boundary of Bilaspur district on Una Mandi super Highway at Ladraur in Himachal Pradesh .

Santoshi Mata Temple at Ladraur 

On every Friday great rush can be experienced at this temple . Friday is the day when women as well men who worships Mata Santoshi  keep fast and worship Mata Santoshi. The Goddess is offered Kheer , gur and Chana and distributed as blessings of Maa Santoshi as Prashad. Sour foods like Imli or lemon are not taken on this day .

Santoshi Mata fulfill the wishes of her devotees who keeps vrata for sixteen Fridays continuously as per proper rituals .

As per Hindu religion Mata Santoshi is daughter of Lord Ganesha the son of Lord Shiva and Adi Shakti Mata Parvati. Santoshi is goddess of satisfaction .

Kalka Maa Temple at Jol ,Tikkar Rajputan in district Hamirpur :-

Kalka Maa known as Maa Kali ,is most worshipped by Hindus .Maa Kali is worshiped mainly in Bengal , Odisha and Assam  however  in other parts of the country Maa Kali is also worshipped . In Himachal Pradesh there are temples of Mata Kali and people worship Mata Kali .

Maa kali, the horrible form created by Adi Shakti, Maa Parvati to kill Demons

Maa kali was originated to kill the  Demons Raktbeej , Narkasur and  Andhak as these Demons were going against the universal rules and were damaging the huminity . Maa Parvati ,who is a great Power Aadi Shakti appeared in horrible form known as Maa Kali and killed these Demons .

Kalka Maa Temple at Tikkar Rajputan 

This temple is situated at village Jol Tikkar Rajputan just about 4 km from Barsar Mehre   on Jol Nanawan Karsai Galore link road which is bifurcating from Una Mandi super Highway  at Jol and temple is about 500 metres from the junction towards Nanawan village . Every day hundreds of devotees offer their prayers to Mata Kali at this holy temple .

View in side Mata Kalka Temple .

Just near to this temple a new Shani Dev temple is also established  now . So this place is centre of faith from ancient times .A fair is held here on the day of Baishakhi festival, thousands of devotees  from surrounding areas come to the fair to offer their prayers to Mata Kali .

Govind Sagar View Point :-  

Govind Sagar Lake View 

On another location just about one Kilometre from Barsar towards Lathyani side on Una Mandi super Highway is a point from where panoramic view of Govind Sagar Lake is  a charm to the eyes of visitors .

Beautiful Gazebo are constructed at this spot to rest a while for tourists . Thousands of tourists enjoy the panoramic views  Govind Sagar Lake and beautiful mountains of Shivalik hill range .

Govind Sagar View 

The tourists on the way to Kullu Manali always rest a while at this spot to enjoy the beauty of hills . When you are on the way from Punjab to Kullu Manali  rest a while at this spot which is at about 45 Km from Una .

Beautiful View of Govind Sagar Lake .

Gogga Jahar peer Temple at Lehra ( Galore ) 

The very famous temple of Rajasthani Deity Gogga Jahar peer is situated on Jawala ji Deot Sidh road at village Lehra near Galore town in district Hamirpur .

Hindu Rajasthani Deity Gogga Jahar Peer .

The Gogga Jahar peer Temple Lehra is nearly 23 Km from Barsar tehsil headquarter. You can reach this temple either from Barsar Mehre Dandru Galore road or via Barsar Shalouni Galore Jawala ji road . 

It is a centre of faith  , an ancient temple where person suffered with snake bites is treated  and gets relief with soil of this place called Meva . From Raksha Bandhan to Gugga Navmi huge crowds from surrounding areas are experienced at this temple , also during these nine days tale of Googa's life are recited .  On  Gogga Navmi devotees offer rot and worship Gogga Jahar Peer for peace , prosperity and happiness in life .