Hadimba Devi Temple, Manali-Himachal-Pradesh
t enshrines a cave over a rock where Hidimba Devi (wife of Bhima from the Mahabharata) is believed to have meditated.
Architecture of the Temple
Distinct Design: The temple is an architectural gem, built in a traditional pagoda style. It features a four-tiered wooden roof—three timber-tiled flat tiers topped with a metallic, conical shikhara—and stands about 24 meters tall.
Materials & Decor: Constructed primarily using local wood (cedar) and stone, its base is whitewashed stone, while wooden doors are intricately carved with scenes of Durga, animals, dancers, Navagrahas, and mythology motifs.
Sanctum: There is no traditional idol—instead, devotees venerate the rock with carved footprints of Hadimba Devi, believed to be her meditation spot. A small brass image (~3 inches) also complements the sanctum.
Nearby Shrine: A small shrine dedicated to her son Ghatotkacha is located about 70 meters away.
How to Reach to Temple
By Road: Located just 2 km from Manali’s Mall Road, it’s an easy walk, or accessible by auto, taxi, or local bus.
By Air: The nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu-Manali Airport), around 50–52 km away .
By Train: The closest broad-gauge station is Joginder Nagar, about 145–165 km away; local transport is available to Manali.
Temple Timings
