Kathgarh Mandir - Hindu temple in Indora, Kathgarh - Kangra, India

Shiv Mandir #Kathgarh is one of the very famous temple in Himachal Pardesh. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and Parvati. The temple has a large 'Shivaling', which is divided vertically in two parts. The bigger portion of the shivaling is worshipped as Lord Shiva and the smaller portion is worshipped as Parvati. The distance between two parts keeps increasing and decreasing as per changing seasons i.e summer and winter.There is an old temple, built in Mughal style, housing 6 feet long and 5 feet round '#Shivalinga' The 'Linga' here is of its own kind not found anywhere in the world. The Linga inside the temple is made of wood and it automatically breaks into two pieces and then the two equal pieces are put in the right place and it again retains its original state. AUM trymbkN yjaamhe sugndhiN pussttivrdhnm | urvaarukmiv bndhnaanmRtyormukssiiy maa'mRtaat || @kathgarh.mahadev @kathgarhmahadevtemple

Shiv Mandir Kathgarh is one of the very famous temple in Himachal Pardesh. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and Parvati. The temple has a large 'Shivaling', which is divided vertically in two parts. The bigger portion of the shivaling is worshipped as Lord Shiva and the smaller portion is worshipped as Parvati. The distance between two parts keeps increasing and decreasing as per changing seasons i.e summer and winter.There is an old temple, built in Mughal style, housing 6 feet long and 5 feet round 'Shivalinga' The 'Linga' here is of its own kind not found anywhere in the world. The Linga inside the temple is made of wood and it automatically breaks into two pieces and then the two equal pieces are put in the right place and it again retains its original state. 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 ruin and destruction all around. Lord Shiva could not help seeing all this and he appeared as a fire pillar between the two and both the unatonable Lords became peaceful and wanted know as to what this fire pillar is? Lord Vishnu disguised as 'Shukara' went to inquire the bottom and Lord Brahma's gander flew into the sky to have a look at the top of this fire pillar. Lord Vishnu came back without reaching the farthest point of the pillar in the ground. Lord Brahma came back with a 'Ketki' flower saying that it was lying on the top of the pillar. Both the Lords reconciled. Lord Shiva then appeared and was very happy with the devotion and truthfulness of Lord Vishnu and awarded him similarity with self. This great fire pillar came to know as linga of Lord Shiva in Kathgarh Temple. Pls subscribe "KHAYALO KA JHAROKHA" YouTube channel and watch of historical and religious places.

It is a shiv mandir photos inside is prohibited but it's a place you must visit for seeking shiv's blessings. And there are so many fun activities for your kids so many rides they can enjoy. Must visit

First time visited this temple and I must say I was lucky that it was not crowded and spent good time because of this. Amazing view and atmosphere around this temple. This temple is being renovated recently so looks clean and fresh.

A very calm and serene place. You will find peace here. Must visit for an ardent devotee of shiv ji. There are two shivlings. One is of Lord shiv ji and other one is Mata Parwati. The two shivlings join in the winter season while they become apart in the summer season. The architecture of the place is quite devotional.

Kathgarh mandir is a beautiful and peaceful place their are two Shivlings together one belongs to Bhole nath and other maa Parvati. Very big shivlings there are some gap in both shilvlins but on the day Shivratri both Shivlins has no any gap. Jai Bhole Nath.

Loved it. The shivling is one of a kind and it is said that it is a natural shivling (or one can say two) which gets separated arpund Janamashtmi and then rejoins on shivratri.

One of the ancient temples we have in India which is unique because we have pindi of both Lord Shiva and Parvati Ji together. It joins on its own on Mahashivratri and then get seperated later on. Temple premises is very big and is build beautifully. Must visit place if you are nearby Punjab.