Hidimba Temple

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President Droupadi Murmu recently visited the historic Hidimba Temple in Manali, the second day of her visit to Himachal Pradesh.

About Hidimba Temple

• Hadimba Temple, locally known as Dhungari Temple, also known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
• It is dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahābhārata.  
• The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest called Dhungiri Van Vihar at the foot of the Himalayas. 
• It was built in 1553 during the reign of Kullu ruler Bahadur Singh, who ruled from 1546 to 1569.  

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Hidimba Temple Architecture

• The temple is one of the few temples in India that follows a Pagoda style of architecture, which is common in Nepal and Tibet. 
• It has a unique wooden structure and a four-tiered roof with intricate carvings. 
• The roof has 24 wooden pillars that support it. The roof also has metal bells, brass cones, and horns that adorn it. 
• The roof is made of deodar wood, which is resistant to insects and decay. 
• The temple has intricate carvings on its wooden walls, doors, and windows. 
• The carvings depict various animals, plants, dancers, musicians, and scenes from the Mahabharata epic. 
• An enormous rock occupies the inside of the temple, with only a 7.5 cm (3 inch) tall brass image representing goddess Hidimba Devi. 

News: ETVB