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Laxmi Narayan Temple
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Indian Ghummakad
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Historical Marble Made by King Sahil Verman
Oct 2021 • Couples
The Temple was Built in the 10th century by Raja Sahil Verman, Laxmi Narayana Temple is the main shrine in Chamba that includes Bimana i.e. Shikhara and Garbhgriha with a small antarala and a mantapa. The temple has wooden chattries and a shell roof at the top to protect against snowfall. There is a wheel shaped roof that helps to protect from cold. It houses a metallic image of Garuda, the mount of Lord Vishnu. It's a beautiful place of great historical implication and architectural marvel. It has a mandapa like structure too. The entire area includes six temples in a row from north to south and is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.

Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the most popular temples of Chamba that is known for its great historical significance and architectural marvel. There are also other temples in the complex like Radha Krishna Temple- built by Rani Sarda (wife of Raja Jit Singh in 1825), Shiva Temple of Chandragupta- built by Sahil Varman and the Gauri Shankar Temple- built by Yugkar Varman (the son of Sahil Varman). There is a Garuda statue in metal watches over the main gate, which is placed by Raja Balabhadra Verma. The latest addition to the shrine in historical periods was in answer to the Mughal terror. Then Aurangzeb the emperor order to demolish the temple and the Raja Chhatra Singh included gilded elevations to the temple in the year 1678.

History
The history says that the idol of Lord Vishnu in this temple was made of a rare marble, which was imported from Vindhyachal Mountains. It is believed that the former king of the region- Sahil Varman had sacrificed his eight sons to get the marble and finally his eldest son namely Yugkara succeeded to acquire the marble. In fact, he was too attacked by the robbers but due to a saint, he had saved himself from robbers.

Darshan Timings
Laxmi Narayan Temple remains open from early 6 am to 12.30 pm and then from 2.30 pm to 8.30 pm. It remains open twice a day for the devotees in two halves.
Written 29 October 2021
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JeniceMacwan
242 contributions
Nice Temple
Aug 2019
Laxmi Narayan Temple is situated in Chamba.
Religious and peaceful Temple.
There is so many small temples.
Written 29 November 2019
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puchka
Bengaluru, India1,738 contributions
Temple complex
Oct 2019 • Couples
This temple complex is worth a visit even though accessibility is tough as it is located on a hill. The main temple stops of gold stands out in the skyline. Very peaceful with all the Gods and Goddesses housed in one complex.
Written 30 September 2019
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Manish B
Jaipur, India1,309 contributions
Beautiful Temple
Jun 2019 • Family
A 10th-century temple built by the kins of Chamba. Very beautifully designed and build. A lot of devotees visit the temple regularly and a must visit the place.
Written 15 July 2019
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AnnaMacKay
Toronto, Canada35 contributions
Peaceful Temple
Apr 2019 • Solo
Nice visit, make sure you go into the inner sanctum and see Vishnu with his amazing yellow diamond. There are several small temples in the complex.
Written 28 April 2019
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Indian Ghummakad
758 contributions
Jai Laxmi Narayan
Apr 2019 • Friends
One of the Oldest temple in Chamba, It was built by Raja Verman.

Building made with the stones and wooden architecture is awesome and unique.

Temple is just on walk able distance from the Chamba Chowgan and From bus stand as well.

Really historic and ancient place to visit.
Written 7 April 2019
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kapilnyr
Chamba, India8 contributions
Peace
Mar 2019 • Solo
This is an ancient temple complex in the heart of Chamba town.Here one finds many centuries old temples of Hindu Gods.One finds peace visiting and praying here
Written 20 March 2019
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Rajiv C
24 contributions
Must visit place
Jul 2018 • Family
Wonderful temple built at a height not much but the climb is very steep. It is right in the heart of the city. Nice clean and historic place
Written 8 January 2019
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ME_OUTING
Mumbai, India66 contributions
very old temple
Nov 2018 • Friends
Very near from the main market but need to climb some distance.
Try to see it in off season so that you can take proper photographs.
It;s group of 6 temples of all gods .
Written 1 January 2019
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Amolak Rattan K
New Delhi, India3,027 contributions
Six Temple in one complex
Aug 2018 • Solo
This complex of six Temples is a landmark in this town which must be visited .A shikara style complex , It is built of stone capped with wood and slate roofing .
Written 9 August 2018
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