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Sirmour Temples
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Renuka
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The most important place of tourist in Sirmour district is the most secred and beautiful lake of Renuka is 45 km from Nahan.Its shape is like a sleeping woman. According to legend Rishi (Sage) Jamdagni got displeased with his wife Renuka and ordered his son Parshuram to cut off his mother’s head.The obedient son did so. The Rishi thus pleased and told his son to ask for a boon. Parshuram asked immediately for his mother’s life. The Rishi fulfilled the desire of his son thereby ensuring her immortality. In November a week long fair held which celebrate the immortality of Renuka and her son. There are temples dedicated to Renuka and Parsuram. The people throng here to sing and chant the praises of two immortals they worship at the temples and purify themselves in the holy lake of Renuka. The age old ceremony takes place as the devotees exchange caps and turbans or even a cup of handful water to become brother and sisters in the name of deity. Around the lake there is a Wild Life Park. The Renuka wild life sanctuary is situated at 42 km approchable by road. The lake has swimming and boating facilities . There are trekking route to hurdhar Peak (3647 meters) from here. From its top on can have the fine view of gigantic plains and Satluj river as well as Badrinath in Gharwal region and Shimla hills. |
