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Like Us On Facebook   / himachalparadiseonearthlandofgods   जय सद्गुरुदेव ๑۩๑॥ ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥๑۩๑ હર હર મહાદેવ असितगिरिसमंस्यात् कज्जलं सिंधुपात्रे सुरतरुवरशाखा लेखिनी पत्रमुर्वि । लिखति यदि गृहीत्वा शारदा सर्वकालं तदपि तव गुणाना मीश पारं न याति अगर समंदर का पात्र बनाया जाय, उसमें काले पर्वत की स्याही डाली जाय, कल्पवृक्ष के पेड की शाखा को कलम बनाकर और पृथ्वी का कागज़ बनाकर स्वयं मा शारदा दिनरात आपके गुणों का वर्णन करें फिर भी हे प्रभु ! आपके गुणों को पूर्णतया बयाँ करना नामुमकिन है| Chaurasi Temple Complex: God Shiva the supreme power of this universe resides here and is known as HARI-HAR Mahadev and MANI MAHESH Mahadev from the times immemorial. Chaurasi Temple Complex is located in the center of Bharmour town and it holds immense religious importance. Temples were built by the King of Bharmour, Raja Meru Varman, in 7th century in most beautiful shikhara and nagara styles. Meru, the father of the first recorded prince Jaistambh in the Chamba Vanshavali was the first to settle Bharmour. Formally known as Brahmpura, was the ancient capital of Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh, India. The name Brahmpur is derived from Brahmani(Bharmani mata) the presiding deity of the area. Situated at an altitude of 7000 feet in the Budhil valley. About Bharmour, the indologist Herman Goetz observes: "The wide Budhal valley in which Brahmour is situated resembles most beautiful part of Switzerland. Its people, the gaddi shepherds and cowherds, their wooden house with balconies like Swiss chalets, their milk production complimented by some poor millet fields, vegetables gardens and land. But amidst this "Swiss scenery there stands Hindu temples erected in the 7th-8th centuries"(Goetz,1955,p.4). Life of people in Bharmour centers around the temple complex- Chourasi, named so because of 84 shrines built in the periphery of Chaurasi Temple. Chaurasi is Hindi word for number eighty four, also there are believed 84 lacs Yonis (चौरासी लाख योनी). The genealogy of the Rajas of Chamba refers to the historical event of arrival of 84 Siddha-Yogis during the reign of Raja Sahil Varman(first half of the 10th century AD). Pleased with the hospitality and piety of the King, they gave him the boon that he would be blessed with ten sons. The King requested them to stay there until the fulfillment of the boon. Being 84 in number, the place inhabited by them came to be known as Chaurasi. The present structure of these shrines was built by Raja Umed Singh (1748-1764 AD) The place is also known as Siddha-Pitha. The beautiful shikhara style temple of Mani Mahesh occupies the center of the complex. The main temples in the complex are: Lakshana Devi Temple (Lakhna Devi/Bhadrakali): The temple of Lakshana Devi is the oldest temple at Chaurasi Temple Bharmour. It retains many of the old architectural features of wooden temples and has richly carved entrance. It is said to be constructed by Raja Maru Varman (680 AD). Durga is represented here in her aspect of four armed Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of the demon Mahishasura. Manimahesh (Shiva) Temple: Manimahesh temple which stands in the centre of Chaurasi temple, is main temple, enshrining a huge Shiva linga. This monumental temple with a high beehive shikhara bearing no sculptures on the outer surface is of middle Pratihara type. The repairs of the temples were carried under Raja Udai Singh (1690-1720 AD). Surya Linga: The Surya Linga (Suryavanshi Linga), which stands in a modern shed is the family deity of the Suryavansi Rajas of Chamba. Tradition affirms the Surya Linga was installed by Raja Maru, who belonged to the ruling ikshvaku family of Ayodhya, as a symbol of founding of the Kingdom of Suryavansi under the Lordship of Shiva Ganesha Temple Lakshana devi (Lakhna devi) Temple Swami Kartik (kelang) Temple Manimahesh temple (Lord Shiva) Maa Chamunda Temple Hanuman Temple Maa Sheetla Temple Dharameshwar Mahadev temple Nandi temple Jai krishan Giriji temple Nar Singh temple Ardh Ganga or Ardh Gaya Trameshwar Mahadev Surya linga Mahadev Kuber Linga Mahadev This shrine can be visited any time by praying to God Shiva and while Mani Mahesh Yatra.