Lakhamandal Temple

Lakhamandal Temple, Uttarakhand All the temples in the Devbhumi or the land of gods are famous all across the India for being the seat of Hindu Religion but a few among them have some historical significance also, such a temple is the Lakhamandal Temple of Uttarakhand. The Lakhamandal Temple is in reality an old temple complex that has many shrines but what is most fascinating about the establishment is the lingam idol of Lord Shiva. The temple complex is a very old one and is a place of great historical importance. Many enshrined small temples have faced destruction in the hands of the march of civilization’s progression, but few still remains to tell the people the story of legends and ages. The mythological legend is connected to the Mahabharata, the great Hindu Epic. It is believe that the Lakhamandal Temple is the house of wax that Duryodhana built in order to kill the Pandavas.

There is a cave system just outside the village and one of the caves on the road is labeled as Pandava Gufa "Witness the Pandavas exit plan". It is Said that Pandava Gufa dug by the Bheema.

The architecture of the Lakhamandal Temple is very inquisitive. The temple complex has a large gate guarded by two statues signifying the man and the devil. The main attraction of the Lakhamandal Temple is however the lingam idol of Lord Shiva. The lingam is built by granite and the lingam shines when devotes bathe the Lord with water. The Lakhamandal Temple was built during the Gupta Era of Indian history. The Lakhamandal Temple is situated on the road connecting Mussourie with Chakrata. The Lakhamandal temple is however near to Chakrata about 100 KM on bus or car. The travelers and pilgrims alike visit the Lakhamandal Temple for worshipping & a slice of history.

Uttarakhand Monuments

The state of Uttarakhand attracts big crowds from almost every part of the country and outside. Both from historical and religious points of view, the state has a prominent place in the country. The state's rich history has been gifted with several monuments dispersed throughout. Past rulers like the Pandavas, Kauravas, Guptas and the British all erected monuments during their reigns. Today, Uttarakhand is visited in great number for its high number of monuments, which only increase the state's glory.

You'll see a huge number of historical as well as religious monuments across the state. Temples form an important part of the monumental treasure of the state. These religious monuments also feature some of the best temple architecture in India. Apart from Hindu temples, the state also features many Tibetan Buddhism monuments that are a must visit for travellers.

List of Uttarakhand Monuments
If you are a keen lover of monuments, the state of Uttarakhand welcomes you. Given below is a list of all the religious and historical monuments that you can plan to visit during your holidays in the state. If you want more details on these monuments or want to plan a tour, feel free to get in touch with our travel advisors who are waiting to hear from you.