Chaurashi temple, Bharmour-Himachal-Pradesh
Pleased by the king’s hospitality, they blessed him with ten sons and a daughter, Champavati, after whom the nearby town of Chamba is named.
Architecture of the Temple
The temples exhibit a Valabhi‑shikhara style, with the Manimahesh Temple as the architectural highlight .
The complex includes:
Other shrines include those of Ganesha, Kartikeya, Chamunda, Sheetla, Narsimha, and the rare Dharamraj (Yama) temple—plus Ard Ganga Kund, used for ritual baths during Janmashtami
Lakshana Devi Temple: A wooden shrine of Durga as Mahishasuramardini, stunningly carved.
Manimahesh Temple: Featuring a prominent Shiva lingam with a five-headed snake canopy; Nandi’s brass idol (1.5 m tall) faces it.
How to Reach to Temple
By Road: Bharmour sits about 65 km from Chamba, accessible via Hadsar and well-connected by local buses and taxis.
By Train: Nearest broad-gauge railhead is Pathankot (~180 km).
By Air: Kangra Airport (Gaggal) is closest (~130–180 km away)).
Temple Timings
