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The Bijli Mahadev trek, nestled in the serene Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India, is a captivating adventure that offers breathtaking views and a glimpse into the region’s cultural heritage. It’s called Bijli Mahadev because of the lightning ( Bijli ) that strikes this place. According to locals, lightning strikes the temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva or Mahadev , and the wooden pole in front of it every 12 years, breaking the Shiva lingam into pieces. The pieces are searched and the lingam is put together by the temple priest using the home-made butter (chopad) taken from the nearby villages. That’s how the temple got its name of Bijli Mahadev . Bijli Mahadev Story One of the main attractions of Bijli Mahadev temple is the 60-foot tall flagpole, which can be seen from as far away as Kullu. There is a fascinating story surrounding this impressive structure: it is said that the flagpole attracts lightning that shatters the sacred Shivalinga located in the temple. However, the temple priests restore the shivalinga to its original shape after each lightning strike with a mixture of butter, salt, roasted chickpeas and wheat powder. This ... Unveiling Bijli Mahadev Temple is found on Mathan Hill in Kashawri village, Kullu Valley, standing at an altitude of 2,460 meters from sea level. It provides panoramic views of the Parvati and Kullu valleys, with snow-covered Himalayas on clear days.
