Parashar Lake: Amazing and Unique

   The natural beauty of Parashar Lake should be called amazing and unique. Parashar Lake is indeed a spectacular religious tourism. 

   According to experts, the area around Parashar Lake is the ascetic site of Rishi Parashar. Therefore, the area of ​​Parashar Lake has religious and spiritual significance. Tourists can enjoy the hill station on Parashar Lake. The natural beauty of Parashar Lake in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh, India is very visible. 

   Parashar Lake, located at an altitude of 2730 meters above sea level, is a special attraction. The floating plots in the lake are the main attraction here. This magnificent and beautiful plot floating in the lake is locally known as Tahala. This beautiful lake of the lake never stays in one place. This plot keeps changing in the lake. 

   This is a wonder and curiosity of Parashar Lake. Fishes of this magnificent lake are also a special attraction. On the banks of this magnificent lake is a divine-grand temple based on the Pagoda style. 

  This magnificent temple was built by Raja Bansen of Mandi princely state in the 14th century. For lovers of architecture, art-culture and natural beauty, Parashar Lake and the surrounding area is no less than a paradise.

   According to experts, the temple site is virtually the ascetic site of Rishi Parashar. Rishi Parashar did penance at this place. This magnificent temple of Parashar Lake is made of wood. 

  The divinity-grandeur of this three-storied temple is highly visible. Although the construction style of the temple is traditional. Nevertheless, wood has been used in the best way in the structure of walls as well as stones. 

   The artistry of the temple is unique and priceless. The outer pillars of the temple are wonderful and unique dimensions of carving. Images of Gods and Goddesses, marking of trees and plants, snakes, flower-leaves, portraits of animals and birds attract tourists and devotees. Parashar Lake, located about 50 km north of Mandi, is a center of reverence and faith. 

   According to experts, Parashar Lake is nothing short of a surprise. Unique leaves emerge in this lake. In localities, it is called barre and small leaves as jare. They are considered to be god blessings. The faithful keep them with reverence. 

  Dedicated to Maharishi Parashar, this temple is famous for the pindis of Rishi Parashar, stone idols of deities like Lord Shiva and Vishnu, Mahishasura Mardini etc. 

  The special thing is that devotees are given leaves from Parashar Lake in the temple as offerings. According to experts, Parashar was the grandson of sage Vasistha Muni and son of Muni Shakti. 

   The idol of Parashar Rishi has an amazing charm. Rice grains are offered as offerings to the devotees by touching this ancient statue. Devotees accept these rice donations with confidence.

   It is believed that Lord Shri Ganesh is invited to rain in Parashar Lake area. Nearby is the Shri Ganesh Temple in the village Bhatwadi. On the invitation of Lord Shri Ganesh Ji, a special journey comes out. 

   Particularly, a huge fair is organized at Parashar Lake on the birth anniversary of Rishi Parashar. Tourists are overwhelmed by the natural beauty of the lake. The natural beauty of Parashar Lake has also been captured in the cameras of Vollywood. According to experts, innumerable films have been shot on Parashar Lake. 

   On the Parashar Lake route from Mandi, the all-round beauty of natural beauty is seen. It seems as if heaven has come down on earth. Nearby, there is a magnificent museum in Brindavan. Its main attraction is the Photo Gallery. This museum provides Himachal darshan.

    All the necessary resources to visit Parashar Lake are available. The nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport. Parashar Lake is about 90 kilometers from the airport. Nearest railway stations are Kiratpur Junction and Chandigarh Junction. Tourists can also visit Parashar Lake by road.
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