Mahabharata Time Temple -The real truth behind Marsroor Kangra temple

ROCK CUT TEMPLE

 It is one the oldest temple of the district kangra as it belongs to the Mahabharat era As Local believes  this place was built by Pandavas when they were on their on Banvas .

MARSROOR. Which is located at the top of mountains hills crafted by beauty and architecture it is located at the Nagrota Suriyan. This is one of the precious temples in district- Kangra. It was built by Pandavas when they visit Himachal Pradesh during their “Ban-bas” of Mahabharat but archeologically it was built in 8 century. If you are not from Himachal Pradesh, then you must reach Palampur and then distance from Palampur to Mata Ashapuri is around 45 KM. The road is one way so you must drive carefully. On the way you can see the beautiful mountain and green hills, small rivers and view of Shivalik range. Ashapuri is surrounding with nature and a small lake with a beautiful forest peace no extra construction site or any disturbance total silence which gives you full peace of mind and unbelievable journey experience.

This is are some view of the temple from front and back .It was old designed built with proper architecture but in 4 April 1905. The earthquake measured 7.8 on the surface wave magnitude scale and killed more than 20,000 people have destroyed this temple and do you to non-reconstruction skill lost by centuries the temple can never bult again until it's study how it was made and with precise measurement. The temple was little broken but if you are inside, it you will feel it is quite strange how the building is made. This site under archaeological site so little amount of Rs 20 will be conducted and Rs 100 For foreigner.

 It is opens at 10 Am and closes at 6 pm here are some of video how earthquake destroy this temple and make this site intersting to see their are more site which you can see nearby this temple 

LET ME ASK YOU SOMETHING DO YOU BELIEVE THE PANDVAS MADE THIS TEMPLE 

IS THIS FACT OR MYTH IN YOUR VIEW COMMENT DOWN

DON'T WORRY I WILL PROVE IS IT REAL OR MYTH

Let's understand  how this temple was made according to survey let's see temple structure. This how temple is constructed according to survey and architectures

Masrur Hindu temples complex is henotheistically dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and Surya traditions of Hinduism. It is collection of an early 8th century rock-cut monolithic temples found in the Beas River Kangra valley Himachal Pradesh facing the Himalayas. It has three carved entrances, plus one incomplete started entrance. The temple is symmetrically arranged in a square grid.

 

The above is a 1915 sketch of the temple's roof plan.

Date 31 December 1915

Source https://archive.org/stream/in.gov

Author H. Hargreaves (1915 )

Let,s see some other specs too

This front and overall structure of the temple thus we conclude that same structure was built was shastras knowledge introduced during time of Gupta era thus we can say this temple are  made by Gupta kingdom with prefect excellence to tribute to the lord shiv and Mata Ashapuri but what about the Pandavas are they stayed here and made this places Answer is Yes they live ,Answer lie in temple it was made in place where there was no heritage or place to live at that time but we can see various people visiting the sites as the belief arises when Pandavas on Ban bas visited northern side of Indian there are more temple near this where we can see sign of Pandavas living there and thus local belief are real and later on gupta period this are made a tribute by architect to preserve our culture and importance place by crafting with excellence but some invasion of Mughal era and earthquake create this place 

broken.

Thank you reading you can watch my other blog to I post fact of old temple and their structure.

IS PARSHAR LAKE THE BEST PLACE TO VISIT IN MANDI, HIMACHAL DURING SUMMER 

At a high altitude of 2,730 meters, Prashar Lake is surrounded by beautiful, pristine scenery. The lake is famous for its historical and spiritual importance. According to legend, when the Pandavas were returning with Lord Kamrunag after the Kurukshetra war, Bhim—one of the Pandava brothers—created this lake by striking the mountain.

Prashar lake, Mandi (Himachal Pardesh) -2020

 

The ancient temple next to the lake was built in the serene valley of Mandi, located about 50 km east of Mandi town at the top of the hill. It was commissioned by King Bansen, who was inspired after seeing the sage (Rishi Prashar) meditating in stone form for years. The king appointed skilled artisans who constructed the entire multi-tiered temple using a single Deodar tree—a process that took 12 years to complete.

This place is quiet and peaceful, making it ideal for relaxing under the sun all day. Due to its high altitude, the weather remains cold year-round. In winter, daytime temperatures drop to around -3°C, while night temperatures can plummet between -10°C and -20°C.

How to Reach

If you are visiting from outside Himachal Pradesh, reaching Mandi is straightforward:

• By Bus or Car: You can take a direct bus from Chandigarh to the Mandi Bus Stand. If driving, follow the route through Bilaspur toward Mandi, or use GPS navigation.

• From Mandi to Prashar Lake: Once you arrive at the Mandi Bus Stand, follow the local road signs or ask locals for directions in Hindi.

• The Final Stretch: The drive from Mandi to Prashar Lake takes about 3 hours. Tip: Eat a meal or buy snacks before heading up, as there are very few food shops available along the final 10–15 miles.

• Travel Advisory: In winter, heavy snowfall may block the road, preventing cars from reaching the top. During the monsoon season, the risk of landslides is high. Drive carefully and plan your travel timing accordingly.

What Makes Prashar Lake Special?

• Historical Significance: For Hindu pilgrims and history enthusiasts, the site offers a fascinating connection to the Mahabharata era.

• The Floating Island: A unique 20-meter floating island inside the lake slowly rotates and changes its position throughout the year. Local lore holds that the island acts as a wheel of Kali Yuga—if it ever stops moving completely, it signifies the end of the world.

• Unsolved Mystery: The source of the lake’s water remains unknown; no feeding stream has ever been identified, and its true depth remains unmeasured.

• Atmosphere: In the evenings, the lake offers breathtaking views as it becomes shrouded in mist and clouds.

• Trekking Route: For adventure lovers, there is a popular trek starting from Baghi village (located around 38–40 km from Mandi). You can find detailed trekking maps and information on the official Himachal Tourism website (tourism.hp.gov.in).

If you decide to visit, please hire a local guide for safety, respect local traditions, avoid littering, and leave the mountains clean!

Written by Akshay Rana

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Kareri lake

Kareri Lake,Dharmshala(H.P)

Kareri lake
 2934 Meter above the sea level the frozen lake of dhauladar range kareri lake is one the rarest tourist place of kangra Himachal pardesh until someone inform you .It's trek start from kareri village which 15 km from dharamshala . The car only goes upto the trek point then the real journey start with the forest  of kareri trek with river sideway coming from lake  which is frozen water you can drink freely but be safe near the river.The trek is famous nowdays and the place is neat and clean because the people have to follow some rule of local which are :

1)Do not throw plastic anywhere take it back to the place where trek start.

2) You can't  use abusive language.

3) fire are not  allowed near the lake .

4)Don't use huge speaker  at night.

So the lake look pretty awesome and the view are extermely beautiful  good place for  couple and family .

The kareri lake is actually the midpoint of the lamdam lake which is in chamba and this place is a trek used by local gaddi to reach chamba in old days some goes now also with their sheep the place cover with snow after december to march and the temperature goes down to -30* celusis so keep your eyes on calendar and travel with me 

Historical -Some local of this palce believe it isis connected to the mahabarat time the pandavas  goes to kalesh the bheem faal from this mountain and desroy the one side and the mountain named Bheemghatii is actually dangerous place if you are alone and goes to lamdam you will get lost in the mountain (you must borrow local guider)and you can meet unexpected friend like wild animal beer etc.