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Resting on a wide-stone platform in a dense stand of old deodar, the Hadimba Temple is Manali's
oldestshrine. The Massive triple-tiered wooden pagoda crowned by crimson pennants and a brass ball
and trident, dated from 1553, and is a replica of earlier ones that burned down in successive
forest fires. Its facade writhes with wonderful woodcarvings of elephants, crocodiles and folk dieties
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Hadimba Temple is situated in Dhoongri village in Manali district of Himachal Pradesh. The Hadimba Temple is dedicated to Devi Hadimba, wife of the second Pandav, Bhim Sen. According to Hindu mythology, Bhim killed the demon Hadimb and then married his sister Hadimba. After the marriage, Hadimba performed a severe penance and was blessed with a brave son, Ghatochkach. Since then, she is worshipped as a goddess in this part of India.
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