Himachal Pradesh is quite aptly called "Devabhoomi" - Abode of the Gods. There are more than 2000 temples and religious places scattered all over the state. Many of these are quite well-known and attract thousands of devotees throughout the year.

Himachal Pradesh a land of God and Godess. There are many temples in Himachal Pradesh. There are more than 2000 religious places scattered and temples all over Himachal Pradesh. Many of these are quite well known and attract thousands of devotees throughout the year. Temples of Himachal Pradesh are also the main tourist attraction. Mostly public of Himachal is Hindu.

Temples in Himachal Pradesh :
Chamunda Devi Tample In Kangra :
Chamunda Devi Tempale is situated at a height of 1000m above sea-level, Chamunda Devi temple is a famous tourists destination of Himachal Pradesh. Overlooked by the mighty Dhauldhar ranges, the temple is rightly situated on the bank of river Ban Ganga.

Jakhu Temple In Shimla :
Jakhu Temple is situated at the highest peak of Jakhu hill, the Jakhu temple is a century old structure dedicated to Lord Hanuman (Hindu god). One of the famous pilgrimage centers of Shimla, Jakhu temple attracts devotees as well as adventure freaks tourist, who indulge themselves into trekking and mountaineering activities organized by the Himachal Pradesh government.

Jwalamukhi Temple In Dharamshala :
Jwalamukhi Temple is situated 30 km south of Kangra valley. Dedicated to Goddess Jwalamukhi, there is a copper pipe in this temple through which natural gas comes out and the priest of the temple lights this. This flame is worshiped as a manifestation of the goddess Jwalamukhi.

Chintpurni Temple Of Una :
Chintpurni in the Una District of Himachal Pradesh is famous for Mata Chintpurni Devi Temple. The Chintpurni Temple besides having the idols of Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi and Mata Shri Chintpurni Devi also has the idol of Chhina Mastaka, the killer of the demon Nishumbha. This temple is revered by the Hindus in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh and it is believed that the Goddess Chintpurni is the remover of all troubles.

Naina Devi Temple In Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh :
The most notable place of worship in the district is the temple of Shri Naina Devi. It is one of the 51 'Shakti Pithas'. According to a belief Shiva's consort Sati once burnt alive in 'yagna' to avenge an insult. The distraught Shiva picked her corpse and gyrated his horrific dance. Then Vishnu the preserver unleashed his discus and cut the body in to 51 pieces to save the earth from Shiva's wrath. Naina Devi is where Sati's eye are where believed to fell situated on the hill top of that name connected which rises some 3,995m above the sacred town of Anandpur Sahib in Rupar district of Punjab.

Hadimba Devi Temple In Manali :
Hadimba Devi Temple is dedicated to goddess Hadimba, the temple was built by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1550 AD. A much revered deity of the locals, the Goddess is regularly consulted in times of natural hardship or calamity. Animal sacrifices are still made here in her honor. This four story wooden temple is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar.

Balasundari Temple In Nahan :
The Balasundari Temple built by Raja Dip Prakash in 1573. It is situated at a distance of 17 kms from Nahan and 6 kms from Kala-Amb, the gateway to Nahan from Haryana. Trilokpur is a place of great religious importance. The temple of the goddess Mahamaya Bala Sundri is very famous and attracts lakhs of pilgrims from all over Northern India, especially from Haryana and Himachal .

Bhutanath Temple Of Mandi :
The Bhutnath temple, located in the heart of the town was buit by Raja Ajber Sen in 1527 AD. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and was built at the time when State Capital was shifted from Bhiuli to present place.There is tradition of Raj Madhav Rao, the deity who ruled the Mandi state, visiting the temple and offer prayers before starting the procession of Shivratri Fair alongwith all the visiting hill deities.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple In Chamba :
Regarded as the oldest as well as the largest one in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, the Laxmi Narayan Temple attracts a whole lot of visitors. The six temples in the Laxmi Narayan Temple complex are arranged from north to south and are dedicated to either Shiva or Vishnu.

Baijnath Temple In Kangra :
One of the most remarkable monuments of the Kangra valley is the temple of Baijnath. Baijnath is situated East of Dharamsala on the main road that leads from the Dharamsala to Mandi. Baijnath is in reality the appellation of the chief temple dedicated to Siva Vaidyanatha (“Lord of Physicians”) by which the town itself has become known. The original name of the town was Kiragrama.

Bijli Mahadev Temple In Kullu :
The Bijli Mahadev Temple is 10 kms. from Kulu across the Beas river this temple is one of the striking temples in the temples. A panoramic view of Kulu & Paravati valleys can be seen from the temple A 60 feet high staff of Bijli Mahadev temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun. From the temple a panoramic view of Kulu and Paravati valleys can be seen. A 60 feet high staff of Bijli Mahadev temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun.

Hatkoti Temple In Shimla :
Hatkoti Temple in Shimla in India is set against the remarkable backdrop of nature consisted of snow capped ranges, lush green slopes and a clear blue sky. It is nature which enhances the air of sanctity and the proposition is justified when one makes a visit to this temple which is one of the most important points in Sightseeing in Shimla.

Poanta Sahib In Sirmour Himachal Pradesh :
Surrounded by a sal forest and on the banks of river Yamuna, the historic town of Paonta Sahib (398 m) was founded by the tenth Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh. When only 16 years old, the Guru left Anandpur Sahib and on the invitation of Raja Maidini Prakash of Sirmour, lived at this beautiful spot for over four years.

The Christ Church In Kasauli :
The most prominent building on the Mall is the yellow Christ Church, reputed to be the second oldest church in northern India. The silhoutte of this can be seen on the skyline for miles around. It was designed by Colonel JT Boileau in 1844, but consecrated only after 1857. The clock was donated by Colonel Dumbleton in 1860, and the porch added in 1873.

St. Francis Church in Dalhousie :
This Catholic Church is a very prominent monument on the Subhash Chowk. This Church was built in the year 1894 from the contributions made by Army and Civil Officers and Civilians. This Church is managed and maintained by the Cathoilic Diocese of Jalandhar. St. Francis' Church on Prtrain hill is believed to have been built on the lines of a certain church in England.

St. John`s Church In Wilderness In Dharamshala :
Dharmshala between Forsythganj and Mcleodganj lies the charming St.Joh'n Church built with dressed astone and having beautiful stained glass windows,popularly called the church of St.John in Wilderness.Under the shade of deodar branches, a memorial has been erected over the body of the then British Viceroy of India, lord Elgin who died in Dharmshala in 1863.

Brajeshwari Devi Temple in Kangra :
Brajeshwari Devi Temple is a highly revered shrine, dedicated to Brajeshwari Devi, situated on the outskirts of Kangra town in Himachal Pradesh. The deity sits under a silver dome with silver umbrellas.

Ardhanari Temple In Mandi :
Ardhanari Temple at Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. A modern temple with a rare Ardhanari image with carvings of high order.