We at Pathankot are blessed to have so many religious places to visit throughout the years. Today, We Love Pathankot is going to share some information about Kathgarh Mahadev Temple in Himachal close to Pathankot.
Kathgarh Mahadev Temple which is popular because of the Shiv Ratri Milan of Mata Parvati and Shiv.
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About Kathgarh Mahadev Temple
Kathgarh Mahadev Temple is one of the very famous temples in Himachal Pradesh. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and Parvati. Temple is situated around 12 Kilometers from Pathankot and 8 Kilometers from Indora on the meeting point of the Beas and the Choch rivers, built in Roman architectural style housing two Lingas of light grey Sandy stone of 6’ and 4’-7” in height having octagonal base with every side measuring 1’-3” and 1’-3” above the ground level personifying Lord Shiva and Parvati respectively.
These Lingas which are in the direction of North-West stand 3 1/2″ apart at the bottom and inclining towards each other with just 2″ away from each other at the top.
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History of Kathgarh Mahadev
According to a story in “Shiv Purana” there was a war between Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahama as to who is supreme of the two. They were about to use “Pashupat” which would have brought destruction and annihilation all around.
Complete History of Kathgarh Mahadev.
Distance of Kathgarh Mahadev from Pathankot
Pathankot to Kathgarh temple distance is around 25 kilometers from Pathankot city.
Timings of Kathgarh Mahadev Temple, Himachal
Temple is open the whole day except for Isnaan from 11 am to 11:30 in the morning.
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