Manu Temple

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About Manu Temple

Far From City: 2 kms from city center
Cost: About Manu Temple Weather: Time Required:1-2 hrs Open Time:6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cost:No entry fee

History of Manu Temple Manu Temple is dedicated to King Vaivasvata Manu, who is believed to be the creator of the human race. He is also called the Sanatan Hindu Lawgiver. The ancient scripts have mentions of the Sage with the name Manu Alaya which translates into the abode of Manu. According to a legend, Sage Manu found a small carp fish in a river he was washing his hands in. The carp was actually Lord Vishnu appearing as a fish and asking the sage to rescue him. The sage then put the carp in a bowl to save him. The fish soon became too big to fit in the bowl, so the sage moved him to a bigger bowl. The fish, however, kept on increasing in size and the sage had to move it back to the river. Once in the river, the fish grew to a size that the river couldn't accommodate. The sage eventually moved the fish to the ocean. It was then that Lord Vishnu appeared in his real form and informed Sage Manu about the flood that would wipe life off the planet. The sage then built a boat big enough to accommodate his family and nine kinds of animals, birds and seeds. After the flood was over, he landed on earth from his boat and meditated. The location where he is believed to have meditated is the location where the temple has been constructed. The king was thus known as a sage. Sage Manu is also attributed to the Laws of Manu or the Manusmriti, which form the basis of Hinduism through a converse given to a group of Rishis to guide them to deal with catastrophes and maintain peace and harmony in the society. Architecture of Manu Temple The architecture of the Manu Temple is a Pagoda style of architecture and is usually found to be the style of most of the shrines in Himachal Pradesh. The most significant characteristic of this structure is the tiered tower or the diminishing wooden roof which looks similar to the shrines of Nepal. The structure is mainly made of wood and concrete and signifies the ancient form of Pagoda architecture which evolved from the Stupas. It is also believed that the Pagodas are demon arresters as they attract lightning during thunderstorms by functioning like lightning rods.

Best time to visit Manu Temple The best time to visit Manu Temple is between April and June. The weather is mostly cold but pleasant to explore the location. The maximum temperature between April and June could reach 35 degrees Celcius and minimum 6 degrees Celcius. Monsoons get an average rainfall of 220 mm from July to September and winters get extremely cold with moderate to heavy snowfall and temperatures ranging from -1 degrees Celcius to 18 degrees Celcius from October to March. How to Reach Manu Temple The Temple is about three kilometres from Manali Market and can be reached by foot or by public transport. The closest railway station is the Jogindernagar Railway Station which is about 165 kilometres away from Manali. Travellers can hail public transport of rent tourist cabs to reach Manu Temple via NH154 or NH3. The closest Airport is the Kullu Manali Airport in Bhuntar, which is at a distance of 55 kilometres from the beautiful Manu Temple. Travellers can rent cabs or avail state transport to reach the temple via Kullu - Naggar - Manali road.

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Tips 1. Photography is not allowed inside the temple; however, enthusiasts can click as many pictures as they want of the scenery outside the temple.2. Wear clothes long enough to cover your knees and keep the shoulders covered.3. Visitors have to park their vehicles a little distance away and walk to reach the temple as the stretch of road is too narrow for vehicles to pass.4. Keep the surroundings clean and unpolluted.5. The tour packages for Manali generally doesn't include this temple as the way to reach it is via a narrow road. However, you can ask the local driver to take you there.