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Digambara Temple
- Sidhabari,Himachal Pradesh
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Overview
Digambara temple is situated at Sidhabari (the majestic foothill town of Dhauladhar Ranges in Dharamshala) in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1982, This temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
About The Deity
The temple is consecrated to Lord Hanuman. The 22 feet high idol is placed on a plinth with eight sides. There are eight verses etched around the plinth, one on each side. The idol, chiseled from cement and concrete of Lord Hanuman is placed in a seated posture. The Swami Chinmayananda ashram is located near the Digambara temple.
How To Reach Kangra
Airport
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Kangra. Nearest airport is Gaggal Airport.
Railways
Kangra does not have a railway station. Nearest option is Amb Andaura.
Road
One can easily get regular buses to Kangra from other major cities of the country.
Temple Address
Digambara Temple, Sidhabari,
Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh,
India.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Mano Javam , Maruda Thulya Vegam, Jithendriyam Buddhi Matham Varishtam, Vatha Atmajam Vanara Yudha Mukhyam, Sree Rama Dootham Sirasa Namami
Meaning -I bow my head to salute Rama's messenger, who has won over His mind, who is as fast as the wind, who has mastered his organs, who is the most knowledgeable, who is the wind God's son, and who leads as the chief in the army of monkeys.
Anjaneya Madhi Paatalaananam, Kanjanaadri Kamaneeya Vigraham, Paarijatha Tharu Moola Vaasinam, Bhaavayami Bhava mana Nandanam
Meaning -I bow before the wind God's darling son, Anjana's son, the great killer of ogres, who is handsome and like a golden mountain, who lives near Parijatha tree's roots.
Divya Mangala Dehaaya Peethambara Dharayacha Thaptha Kanchana Varnaaya Mangalam Shri Hanumathey
Meaning -Oh Lord Hanuman who has a mystical form, who adorns a silk garment in yellow and who looks similar to molten gold, let thy be auspiciousness.
Anjana Nandanam Veeram Janaki Soka Naasanam, Kapeesa Maksha Hantharam, Vandhe Lanka Bhayankaram
Meaning -We salute Lanka's horror, Anjana's brave son, who ended Sita's sorrows, the ruler of monkeys and the one who killed Aksha, Ravana's son.
Timings
The temple is open from 6 A.M to 9 P.M