Raghunath temple :
Raghunath temple has the most beautiful and splendid temple complex in Northern India.
This complex consists of 17 temples.
There is hardly any image of deity which is not represented here.
Raghunath Temple is mainly dedicated to Lord Rama Work on the temple was started by Maharaja Gulab Singh, founder of the kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir in 1835 A.D.
and was completed by his son, Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860 A.D.
The inner walls of the main temple are covered with gold sheet on three sides.
There are many galleries with lakhs of Saligrams.
The surrounding temples are dedicated to various Gods and Goddesses connected with the epic RamayanaThe temple is also renowned for its depiction of the Rama Lila and Krishna Lila in paintings.
According to legend, this temple of Lord Rama was built by Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu to correct a great wrong done by him.
The idol apparently was brought from Ayodhya, the birthplace of Rama.
The religious life style of Kullu valley revolves around this sacred idol of God Raghunathji. Daily rituals comprise of a sacred bath, intricate floral decoration and worship of this principal deity of Kullu
Raghunath temple has the most beautiful and splendid temple complex in Northern India.
This complex consists of 17 temples.
There is hardly any image of deity which is not represented here.
Raghunath Temple is mainly dedicated to Lord Rama Work on the temple was started by Maharaja Gulab Singh, founder of the kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir in 1835 A.D.
and was completed by his son, Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860 A.D.
The inner walls of the main temple are covered with gold sheet on three sides.
There are many galleries with lakhs of Saligrams.
The surrounding temples are dedicated to various Gods and Goddesses connected with the epic RamayanaThe temple is also renowned for its depiction of the Rama Lila and Krishna Lila in paintings.
According to legend, this temple of Lord Rama was built by Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu to correct a great wrong done by him.
The idol apparently was brought from Ayodhya, the birthplace of Rama.
The religious life style of Kullu valley revolves around this sacred idol of God Raghunathji. Daily rituals comprise of a sacred bath, intricate floral decoration and worship of this principal deity of Kullu
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