Bhimakali Temple

At a distance of 1 km from Mandi Bus Station, Bhimakali Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Situated on the banks of River Beas, it is one of the famous places of pilgrimage in Mandi.

Bhimkali Temple is an important religious site in Mandi. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhima Kali, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. It is believed that this is the sight where Lord Krishna fought with the demon Banasura. It is said that the head of the routed king Banasura was buried in the facade of the entry gate of the temple. The temple was built by the Yadava clan who ruled the land during that time.

The architecture of the Bhimakali temple is the main attraction of this religious site. It is a rich amalgamation of different religious sects mainly Hinduism and Buddhism in its building structure. The wooden carving of this marvelous structure depicts the story of goddess Bhima Kali. There is a huge museum inside the temple which exhibits the exclusive images of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The temple offers a beautiful view of the Shrikhand mountain peak.

Since the goddess, Bhima Kali is the main deity of the temple Kali Puja is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm every year.

Timings: 6 AM - 8 PM