Religious connect in Palampur

door to paradise

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Old Vindhyavasini temple near the Kingerchhoo (Bundla) falls, 328 ft is an ancient significant temple and one of the places one must visit while staying in Palampur. Its a construction site for Power house. Outside the temple, there is a beautiful long tunnel which is approx 1km long. The crossover of the tunnel is a must to experience. The temperature inside the tunnel is 3-7 degree celsius lower than the temperature outside.

It is a perfect place for those born with love for nature, adventure or with a spiritual streak. The temple is a tribute to Vindhyavasini devi, a form of Amba or Durga. The temple authorities organise various programmes during the Navratri festival.

On the way

If you are lucky enough like me then you can come across these Pahari lambs. They are the hippies of animal kingdom. Their fur gives us the wool from which local warm handicrafts and woollen garments are made.

The lambs always flock together, escorted by the Himalayan Mastiff breed and the caretaker. They walk through the rough Himalayan terrains and are known to be dangerous greedy breed that grazes on any food, chicken, meat and even humans beings.

 The priest who stays alone here is more than welcoming. He is the chosen one in famous Kumbh Mela, Allahbad. He was recognised amongst thousands of priests in Kumbh Mela and was gifted 108 Rudraksh beads which are beaded in his hair. His stories are from another world and the bond my family shares with him is full of love and respect. 

If you can take a dip in chilled water, then this is a place to be. Get your snacks and beverages and enjoy chilling in the snow melted water with breathtaking view.

Inside the temple