Temples in Shimla

Kali Bari Temple

The Kali Bari Temple is located in the city of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city is named. The goddess is believed to have existed near Jakhoo. Kali Bari temple was originally built in 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin Ram Charan Brahamchari in the vicinity of Rothney Castle on Jakhoo Hill. That's why it resembles the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata.

Dhingu Mata Temple

The Dhingu Mata Temple is located in the city of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the top of the hill which is dedicated to Goddess Durga.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple located in the city of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple was established in the year 1950 by prominent religious figure Neem Karoli Baba. In the year of 1962 the then Lieutenant Governor Raja Bajrang Bahadur Singh and other followers started the construction of the temple.

Jakhu Temple

The Jakhu Temple is located in the city of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. According to the Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while searching for the Sanjivni Booti to revive Lakshmana. There is a gaint 108 feet idol of Hanuman located in the temple.

Tara Devi Temple

The Tara Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in the city of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Tara. The temple was built during the year 1766 A.D. by the Sen dynasty. According to a story which traces back to 250 years, the king Bhupendra Sen built the temple and after he had a vision in which Goddess Tara Devi asked him to install a template there so that people could get her blessings. He also installed a wooden statue of Goddess there.

Hadimba Temple

The Hidimba Temple is located in the city of Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Hidimba Devi, wife of Bhim. The Hidimba Devi temple was built in 1553 CE by Maharaja Bahadur Singh. The temple is built around a cave where Devi Hidimba performed meditation.

Shimla Temples

Visit the most famous temples of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. There are many popular and ancient temples like Jakhu Temple, Tara Devi Temple, Kari Bari Temple and many more pilgrimage sites. These temples are famous for their stories behind them. People visit the temple to worship and get blessed. The best time to visit is the month of May to June and December to January and specially during festivals like Navratri, Lohri, Diwali, Ice Skating Carnival, Baisakhi are celebrated with great joy and excitement. A large number of devotees come to worship during festivals. Here you can check about Shimla temple's darshan timings.