SIYALI MAHADEV

Siyali Mahadev Temple is built on a strong base of stone and cement. The wooden temple sits on top, a beautiful mix of chalets and pagodas. This is another thing that makes the temple stand out.

There are four levels in the pagoda. Two of them are smaller and are on the sides instead of in the middle, on top of the other two levels. From far away, the sides of the roof have carefully carved wood pieces that hang down and look like tassels.

A circle of wooden pillars supports the arches and the roof, making a space around the main shrine. There are a lot of smaller, carved wooden legs that hold up the wooden bars that are about a foot high on this porch-like structure. Also made of finely cut wood are the door frame and windows of the main shrine. In the temple is a swayambhu, a Shivalinga that appears independently.

Highlights

• Beautiful mountains, forests, and the Beas River surround the temple.
• This temple is important to religious people. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• There are pine trees and fresh air all around the temple.
• The story goes that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati came down from a tree trunk where the smaller temple is now standing.
• The main mohra is named "Jetha Mukh," which means "Lord Shiva's main face."

How To Reach

By car: The Siyali Mahadev Temple is on the Hadimba Temple route in Manali, 10 minutes from the city centre. Follow NH3 signs to the temple.

By Bus: The Manali Bus Depot, which is 2 km away, offers buses to the temple area. The temple is a short walk from the bus station.

By Train or Metro: The nearest railway station is Joginder Nagar, 146 kilometres away. From there, visitors can rent a local car to visit the temple.

By Foot: Manali residents near Mall Road can walk to Siyali Mahadev Temple in five minutes.

Best Time To Visit

The Siyali Mahadev Temple welcomes travelers year-round to appreciate its tranquil atmosphere and spiritual sanctity.

Best Time of Week: Weekends are hectic, so go for a calmer experience during the week. A weekday visit enhances spiritual reflection and bonding.

Best Time of Day: Tourists love mornings for their peaceful and beautiful sights. Meditation and thinking in the temple are ideal in the morning since the tranquil mood makes relaxing simple.

Other Essential Information

Visitor tips

• If you are doing poojas, you should wear traditional clothes and ask the priest for more information.
• Follow the temple's rules, like taking your shoes off before entering.
• If you want a quieter time, go during the week because the temple is more relaxed than other nearby sites.
• You can use photography to show off the beauty of the temple and its settings, but please be mindful of the holy nature of the place.
• Take some time to look around the smaller temple behind Siyali Mahadev Temple. It is famous for its historical importance and stories about Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.