Shikari Devi Temple
Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh
Shikari Devi Temple is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Durga in the form of Hunter's Goddess. The temple is located 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Sanarli in Karsog valley and at the same distance from Janjheli which is on the other side of the hill, through steep road to the temple in Mandi district of the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is believed that the temple was established by the Pandavas during their exile at the time of Mahabharata.
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Where it is
Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Shimla railway station (SML), about 52 km by road.
- By air: Bhuntar Airport (KUU), about 55 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Jwala Ji (Jwalamukhi) Temple – Jawalamukhi, Kangra district (about 114 km)
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- Mata Shri Chintpurni Temple – Chintpurni, Amb tehsil, Una district (about 3 km from Bharwain) (about 134 km)
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