Anjani
Mahadev Temple is a holy temple dedicated to Devi Anjana (Mother of Lord Hanuman) in
Manali. The main attraction of Anjani Mahadev Temple is ice Lingam formed by
flowing water from the mountain. It is said that Devi Anjana meditated at this
place. So the place is called Anjani Mahadev.
During
winters when temperature decreases and the water flowing from the mountains
fall at a particular point and at the same time due to minus temperature, water
freezes and formed a Lingam shape. Some time Lingam attains height up to 20 to
30 feet. The formation of Lingam is the same as it is in Amarnath. So it is also
called Amarnath of Kullu or Chota Amarnath.
Thousand
of tourists and local devotees visit Anjani Mahadev during mid of December to
mid of April. Especially during Shivratri number of devotees offers their
prayers and takes a holy bath near the temple.
Anjani
Mahadev is around 2 km from Solang Valley. Distance fo Anjani Mahadev is around 15 km from Manali. There is 40
minutes uphill trek and also horses and taxi are available at Solang valley
which takes the number of visitors daily to Anjani Mahadev. Even you can enjoy
mountain bikes ride towards Anjani Mahadev.
