Hey Hivers,
Let me take you all to the journey from the heights of Bijli Mahadev to the serene corners of Manali, where our exploration led us to the renowned Hadimba Devi Temple.
From Bijli Mahadev to Manali
Our adventure began in the beauty of Kullu, a place that still has beautiful memories of our Bijli Mahadev trek.
The photo below captures a glimpse of Kullu, viewed from the heights we conquered. (⬇️)
You can also check out the Bijli Mahadev trek blog here
A Night's Rest and New Beginnings...
We take a bus from Kullu bus stand to Manali. We reached Manali and stay at a cozy homestay. Nothing fancy, just a comfortable place to rest and prepare for the day that lay ahead.
Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery
With the sun rising, my friend Abhay and I decided to start our morning with our first destination withHimalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery – a place of quiet reflection and the perfect start to our beautiful morning.
We decided to go inside in the monastery after capturing some photographs outside the monastery.
And inside we found solace. No complicated rituals, just a moment to breathe and meditate. To capture photos was not allowed inside the monastery but all the budda's potrait was worth capturing with naked eyes .
We also found some people who came here to meditate.
Hadimba Devi Temple: A Spiritual Gem
Our next stop led us to the Hadimba Devi Temple[//]:# (!pinmapple 32.24885 lat 77.18142 long d3scr), a spiritual site surrounded by the gentle giants of the forest – pine trees (deodar trees).
A ancient temple which is dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, which was Bhima's wife from the Mahabharata.
After that we ask one random guy to capture our photos
While at Hadimba Devi Temple, a person sat on a bench, playing a soulful flute that echoed through the surroundings.
The melody of the flute infused the air with spirituality, complemented by the chirping of birds, painting the morning in hues of peace.
Heading towards another local temple in Manali, our journey became a delightful encounter with nature.
Along the way, we crossed paths with yaks, these gentle giants adding a touch of wilderness to our day.
Our journey continued to local temple in Manali, where the architect's craftsmanship left us speechless.
The view from that temple was like a scenery.
So here's to a day in Manali – where flute melodies in Hadimba Devi Temple, yak encounters, and architectural marvels made our simple journey extraordinary.
Hope you enjoyed this simple share of our day....
These all photographs are captured in Nikon D3500 by me and my friend Abhay.
Some of these photographs are already used in my previous blog you can also check out them here