Kullu Town: Raghunath Temple & Dhalpur
कुल्लू
Capital of the Kullu Valley and home to Raghunath Temple, the valley's chief deity. Each year, hundreds of village deities gather at Dhalpur Ground for Kullu Dussehra.
Kullu Town lies about 40 km south of Manali. Raghunath Temple was built in the 17th century by the king Jagat Singh. It is dedicated to Raghunath (Rama), the foremost of the valley's gods. Kullu Dussehra is held every October and lasts a week. More than two hundred villages in the valley carry their deities on palanquins to gather at Dhalpur Ground, accompanied by drum processions. It is the grandest festival in Himachal Pradesh. At other times you can browse the market and buy Kullu shawls. It pairs well with a visit to Naggar and Beas River rafting on the same day.
Opening hours
All day (temple approx. 06:00–20:00)
Nearby sights
- Beas River Rafting
- Bijli Mahadev Temple
- Naggar Castle
- Nicholas Roerich Estate & Art Gallery
- Kasol
- Manikaran
- Hidimba Devi Temple
- Van Vihar