You will find 81 temples in Mandi
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some sanctuaries look abandoned in the midst of modern Mandi market
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Triloknath in Sikkhara style was donated by Sultana Devi in 1520
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detail from an altar
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muddy Beas river in moonsoon time
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The oldest part of Mandi with ghats and temples beside Beas
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ritual nucleus of ancient Mandi
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There is a big rock at the confluence of Naddi and Beas
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the rock is seldom flodded and not accessible easily
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at the top of the rock the relief represents basic astronomical symbols
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circle, elypsoid and planetary orbit
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rock relief is oldest Mandi sanctuary
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in close distance across the river Panjavaktra temple keeps the secret
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in this lovely town the impact of cool Himalayan breezes vanishes
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wonderful vegetable market in Mandi
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offer ingredients for delicacies of indian cuisine
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warm and easygoing people
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affordable prices for visiting nearby hilly surrounding
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Rewalsar is 70 km away, from here Padmesambhava started spreading Buddhism in Tibet
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mountains around Mandi
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The majority of Mandi's population is Sikkh
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in wider suburban area remote mountain villages
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charming city temples
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Queen Victoria Bridge spanned Beas in time of British India
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city of smiles
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and youngsters
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