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17th-century temple of Lord Raghunath (Rama), Kullu's presiding deity and centre of the Kullu Dussehra.
Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu (ruled 1637-1672) brought an idol of Rama from Ayodhya in 1651 and handed his kingdom to the deity, ruling as its servant. The idol was installed in the Raghunath temple at Sultanpur, Kullu. This made Raghunathji overlord of the valley's deities, and the week-long Kullu Dussehra begins with his procession to Dhalpur on Vijayadashami.
Highlights
- Raghunathji idol from Ayodhya
- Carved wooden interior
- Kullu Dussehra rath yatra
Tips
- Book stays early for Dussehra week
Around it
Within 1 km of Raghunath Temple, Kullu.
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Kullu Valley
valley in Himachal Pradesh, India
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Bijli Mahadev Temple
Hilltop Shiva temple above Kullu whose lingam is said to be shattered by lightning and restored with butter; closed in winter.
Photo: Akshat Sharma
Bhuttico Kullu Shawl Showrooms
Weavers' cooperative selling handloom Kullu shawls, stoles and woollens via ~35 showrooms.
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Park in Kullu.
Sapna Sweets, Kullu (Kullvi dham)
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View of valleys
Viewpoint in Kullu.
Parvati valley view
Viewpoint in Kullu.
Lower Kullu Valley viewpoint
Viewpoint in Kullu.
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