PANDAVA ERA TEMPLES AT KARSOG VALLEY OF HIMACHAL

Life is quiet inside the lap of the Himalayas. Who don’t want to claim a day to day existence in the mountains? Luckily, I was brought into the world in the town of Karsog in the Mandi region of Himachal Pradesh. The topographical area of Karsog is pleasant with the Pir Panjal Himalayan reach in view. With mountains on all sides, Karsog is the ideal end of the week escape where you should be for a meeting with nature.

Karsog is wealthy in culture, history, and religion that is appended to it. From fruitful land, apple plantations and thick deodar woodlands ascend to contact the snow-shrouded pinnacles of Karsog. It is otherwise called the Beosh district, as the valley had been a region of the Suket space. The popular Suket Satyagraha began in this valley in 1948. Suket State was one of the little realms of India. Shockingly, Karsog holds the Guinness book record of making 995-kg “khichdi”, a customary multi-grain dish, in five hours in a solitary vessel on the event of Makar Sankranti at Tattapani (52 km from Karsog).

This land is incredibly prolific and a scope of harvests are become here, for example, Apple, Rice, Wheat, Rajmah, or Kidney Beans. It is popular for its succulent, firm, and scrumptious apples. Apple plantations are a must-visit here. It is considered one of the pillar harvests of the valley. The winters are chilling and the summers are lovely. The finish of December or the entire of January is the rush hour for snowfall in Karsog Valley making it a heaven for nature sweethearts.

Karsog is a mix of 2 words ‘kar’ and ‘sog’ which signifies ‘everyday grieving’. There is a known story about Karsog city in Mahabharata – the old Indian epic. In the Dwapar period, when the Pandavas were in banishment, they invested some energy in Karsog. It is accepted that from here Pandavas crossed the Himalayas towards the north to arrive at Gandhamadan mountain, any place Bhima met Hanuman.

Custom says that this city was reviled by the presence of an Asura. At the point when Pandavas were meandering far away, banished in shame, they remained in this town named Mamel for quite a while. During that time, an asura had set up camp in a cavern close to the town. To stay away from the rage of that Asura, locals consented to send an individual to him everyday for his food so he won’t kill the whole town rapidly. At some point or another the turn of the kid of the house where the Pandavas were remaining came. Seeing that the kid’s mom began crying, Pandavas asked the explanation, and she said that I need to send my child to the asura as his food. Bhima visited that asura instead of that kid. There was a wild fight among them and Bhima killed the asura and relieved the city from its everyday grieving.

Karsog is generally fundamental to the Hinduism confidence as sanctuaries here were set up by Pandavas.

Devbhoomi Himachal is where the divinities dwell in each molecule. Karsog is a gift for fans. The sanctuaries here contain the historical backdrop of India and the confidence of the fans. Sanctuaries worked here are of Pagoda styles where they are rectangular stone and wood structures with progressive rooftops, put one over another making them look like multi-story buildings. A few conspicuous sanctuaries of Karsog valley are-the Mamleshwar sanctuary, Kamaksha Devi sanctuary, Mahunag sanctuary.

Mamleshwar sanctuary is committed to Shiva and is perhaps of the most established sanctuary in the town worked by Pandavas. This sanctuary has an extremely profound association with the occasions that occurred in the Mahabharata period and is over 5000 years of age. There are many signs connected with Mahabali Bhima in Mamleshwar Mahadev Temple, which individuals originate from all over to see, some of them are as per the following.

The first is Bhima’s antiquated drum’ whose length is in excess of 6 ft. Homegrown and unfamiliar sightseers visit the sanctuary to see this enormous antiquated drum. Second is five Shivlings in this sanctuary, which were laid out by the Pandavas. Presently comes the third one, a wheat grain in the sanctuary which is 5000 years of age. The heaviness of the said wheat grain is 200 grams. The Archeological Department has likewise depicted these things kept in the sanctuary as extremely old.

The last one is a dhuna or the fire in this sanctuary which is said to have been consuming consistently since the Mahabharata time frame. Keep in mind, Bhima had killed the asura and freed the town from his revile. It is said that this whole dhuna is happening in the memory of this triumph of Bhima.

The sages Parshurama and Brighu are additionally accepted to have contemplated the spot.

It is accepted that this Shaktipeeth of the Goddess has a place with the brilliant period of Satyuga. Nonetheless, specialists accept that the sanctuary might have a place with Parashurama or Pandavas period as a sanctuary of Satyug may not keep going so lengthy. All things considered, this is a subject of more inside and out research, yet individuals with confidence see it in an unexpected way. This sanctuary has an Ashtadhatu Murti accepted to be of the Pandava time frame.

During the fair, every one of these Murtis are put on the chariot. The fair is coordinated two times every year on the event of Durga Ashtami. Large number of individuals assemble to see them. Individuals come here from all over to have a darshan of Devi. It is accepted that by visiting the Kamaksha sanctuary, each wish is satisfied. It is said that main three sanctuaries of Kamaksha Devi are on the planet. First is the Kamakhya Devi Temple, the well known Shaktipeeth of Assam. The second is Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu and the third Kamaksha sanctuary is in Karsog in Mandi region. There is a notice of Parashurama’s visit to this sanctuary of Karsog. The wood carvings are enriching of the Kamkasha sanctuary.

Mahunag is accepted to be the manifestation of the Suryaputra Karna. Suryapurta Karna was child of god Surya (Sun) and kshatriya mother Kunti. Suryaputra Karna was viewed as quite possibly of the best hero in Indian history. In the conflict of Mahabharata, Arjuna killed Karna by misdirection yet Arjuna was loaded up with responsibility subsequent to killing Karna. It is said that Arjuna, with the assistance of his snake companions, brought Karna’s body and played out the keep going customs close to Tattapani on the banks of the Sutlej waterway. A snake showed up from a similar fire. That snake settled at this spot. Individuals actually love this snake god as Mahunag.

Verifiable Pangana post was assembled at some point in 1211 AD by the leader of the recent Suket Riyasat, Vir Sen. It was the main capital of the Sen line of Suket State that later moved to introduce day Sundernagar.

The Pangana post is well known for its remarkable engineering and wooden carvings. Post is a pinnacle like construction on a fifty feet stone stage disregarding the little town spread on one or the other side. This seven-storeyed stronghold is principally visited for the enchanting old-world loftiness that it oozes. Pangana post at present is a regular Kath-Kuni design Kila and the highest level of the stronghold is a sanctuary devoted to the strong god Mata Mahamaya. Nobody goes inside the stronghold aside from the clerics. Just the ground floor entrance is open which has been changed over into a sanctuary of Mata Mahamaya.

It is a popular journey community for Hindus. The long stretch of Magha (January-February) is promising for a plunge here. It is trusted that thusly, one can scrub oneself of one’s wrongdoings. For hot sulfur springs, a huge number of individuals rush to take a plunge during winter, particularly on Makar Sankranti. Sulfur has high restorative worth and is really great for the skin. Tattapani is popular for experience action boating. There is an alternate rush in boating in the shimmering blue water.

This is an optimal spot for nature darlings. Individuals who are looking for harmony, normal excellence, and natural food. Apple picking is an intriguing action, which should be possible with the entire family, or as a couple’s movement. Other than apple picking one can partake in the neighborhood provincial experience of the spot including nearby food, different organic products, and vegetables.

Individuals of Karsog valley are exceptionally delicate, straightforward, and sensible. They make their living fundamentally from agribusiness and apple plantations. The dialects expressed in the valley are Pahari and Hindi. The dressing style here is enormously affected by the cruel environment conditions. Ladies wear Indian suits with sleeveless coats called “Sadri” and head scarf called”Dhatu”. Men wear a long Kurta over churidar night robe that hold the lower legs tight. They wrap an extensive plush jacket over it. They cover their heads with Himachali topi. Suketi Nati is the society dance of this spot. Any celebration festivity or capability is inadequate without Nati. Society tunes are sung during Nati with nearby instruments.

Karsog is an immaculate wonder that doesn’t need a lot of work to reach. It has great street network and is effectively congenial by street. The late spring a very long time of April to June are generally viewed as the ideal window in which you would see the best of Karsog magnificence and can go for an apple picking experience. Close by regions are changed into a cold wonderland throughout the cold weather a long time of December and February. You can visit this spot during this period assuming you partake in the chilly environment and love snowfall.

Via air – The closest air terminal is in Shimla. The distance between Shimla air terminal and the valley is 115 KM.

By rail – Shimla rail route station is the closest railhead.