Temples in Shimla District

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• Sankat Mochan Temple: A very popular temple in Shimla, Sankat Mochan temple is situated on Kalka-Shimla highway. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and was commissioned by Baba Neem Karoli. Initially the temple was a small shrine but today it is a three-storied building, which is used for many purposes like feeding the poor (Langar) and conducting marriage ceremonies. There is also an Ayurvedic clinic to address the health concerns of the devotees.
• Tara Devi Temple: Tara Devi is a 250 years old temple in Shimla. The temple is situated about 15kms from the town of Shimla on Kalka-Shimla Highway near Shoghi. It is believed that Tara Devi was the Kull Devi (Family Deity) of Sen Dynasty, who came from the eastem state of Bengal. According to legends, the temple was commissioned by Bhupendra Sen, who ordered to build a temple for Maa Tara Devi on 50 Bhiga land near the present-day temple. Later, his descendant Raja Balbir Sen shifted the temple to a hill top called Tara Parvat (where it is present till date) with the intention of denoting that the Goddess looks at everyone and everything. The best time to visit Tara Devi temple is at Ashtami during Shardiya Navratras held annually. During this time a fair is also held in the temple complex of which wrestling is an important tradition.
• Jakhoo Temple: Jakhoo Temple is one of the most popular temples in Shimla. It is situated at a height of 8,500 feet and its tall Hanuman statue makes an important landmark of the town. Legend has it that Jakhoo Mountain is one of the places, where Lord Hanuman stopped, while he was on the mission of collecting Sanjeevni herb for an injured Lakshamana. As per another legend, Lord Hanuman met Yaaku, a sage on this mount who briefed him about the Sanjeevni herb. It is also believed that Yaaku sage was the one who commissioned the construction of this temple. The temple has a 108ft high statue of Lord Hanuman, which is indeeda major attraction in Shimla.
• Bhimkali Temple, Sarahan: Bhimkali Temple holds importance as one of the 51 Shaktipeethas. According to legends, it is the place where an ear of Sati fell. The temple is situated in Sarahan, which is at a distance of about 180kms from Shimla. Bhimkali temple is an important landmark of Sarahan town. This wooden temple has a scenic background with lofty snow-clad mountains. The  architecture of the temple and the intricate wood carvings are also worth praising. 
• Other Temples in Shimla: Hatkoti Temple (104kms) Kali Bari temple.

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