Raghunath Temple in Kullu

Raghunath Temple is a beautiful temple, located in the main Hub of Kullu, it is one of the oldest temple, built by Raja Jagat Singh in 1650. This temple is dedicated to Lord Raghunath, which is another name for Lord Ram. The architectural style of the temple is simple and elegant, and comprises of Himachali architectural style, beautifully intricate wooden carvings and pyramidal styled. It is believed that the idol of Lord Raghunath was brought from Ayodhya, in order to get rid of a sin that he had committed, thus he built this temple with the idol inside it. The temple is believed to have divine powers, many devotees visit this temple to offer their prayers and seek blessings from the Lord. This temple is the center of the Dusshera festival and holds this festival every year; in fact this festival takes place here for seven days. During the festival period, this temple becomes the center of activities with rituals, cultural performances and processions. The temple is surrounded by the majestic snow covered mountain ranges, the dense forest that consists of evergreen trees, the vast green valleys, the enchanting meadows, the quaint villages and the small town. Tourists will be able to be closer to nature, engage in spiritual activities and have a calm and peaceful time for themselves. Also, you will be able to know about the history and the rich culture and traditions of the regions. When in Kullu tourist must definitely visit this temple.