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Photos: Akashdeep83 (CC BY-SA 3.0) · H. Hargreaves (1915) (Public domain) · Ms Sarah Welch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Early 8th-century monolithic rock-cut Hindu temple complex near Kangra, facing the Dhauladhar across a temple pool.
The Masroor temples are a group of about 15 shrines carved from a single sandstone ridge in the early 8th century, honouring Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and solar traditions. The complex was never finished and was badly damaged by earthquakes, including in 1905. A pool in front reflects the temples with the Dhauladhar behind. It is about 40 km from Kangra town and 41 km from Dharamshala.
Highlights
- Monolithic rock-cut shikharas
- Temple pool reflections
- Dhauladhar backdrop
Tips
- Mobile internet is poor - buy the ASI ticket beforehand
- No guides on site
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