An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kullu , Brief History of Kullu Part IV Continued

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kullu , Brief History of Kullu Part IV Continued. :-

The holy land of Kullu has connected to ancient times   legends associated  with Pandavas who are believed to have spent their exile period  partly in this beautiful valley .

Shangchool Mahadev temple Sainj   district Kullu 

Hadimba Devi Temple Manali 

The Mata Hadimba Devi Temple at Manali , Shangchool. Mahadev temple in Sainj and Dev Dhank in Nirmand are connected with Pandavas . 

Dev Dhank in Nirmand 

According to one legend , Bhimsen the son of Kunti   wife of Pandu killed the strong and cruel demon Hadimb and married to his sister Hadimba .

Mata Hadimba is a powerful Diety of Manali  , Hadimba Devi Temple is situated in Manali  just adjoining to Dhungari Van Vihar at Manali .

Ghatotkach a brave son of Bhim and Hadimba showed  unparalleled  heroism  and velour in the battle of Mahabharata .

According to one another legend Arjun the great Dhanurdhari done austerity in a cave called Arjun Guffa in  Inderkilla mountain now known as Deo Tibba  to get Pashupati Astra from Indra  on the advice of Maharishi Ved Vayas .

Deo Tibba Trek 

The great sage Ved Vayas has performed tappa  in Mahabharata period in the valley now known as Vyas Kund on Rohtang pass . It is because of this that  river Beas has gained it's name from Vipasha to Beas ..

View of Apple Orchard in Kullu Valley 

River Beas in Manali  under Fresh Snowfall 

These are some historical  facts that connects this valley  with the ancient history .