Skip to main content

History of Kheer-Ganga-Kullu

Kheerganga is a land of Shiva. But most importantly, it is the place where Lord Karthikey went in deep meditation and gave up all the worldly things.

Here’s the story-

According to the localites, it was the time when Lord Shiva asked their son Karthikey and Ganesh to travel around the world. Lord Ganesh thinking that the whole world lies at His parent’s feet, He circumferenced around them (Shiva and Parvati), while Lord Karthikey embarked on His journey of the world tour. Impressed by Ganesha’s wit, Shiva made him the king. Years after Karthikey returned home, He saw that Ganesh was made the king and was enjoying all the powers and facilities He had expected being an elder brother.
Frustrated and angry, He went to the cave (which is in Kheerganga) for deep meditation.

Cave where lord Karthikey meditated
Cave where lord Karthikey meditated.

Later, Shiva and Parvati came here to take Karthikey home. Out of love for his son, Goddess Parvati made the kheer (rice pudding) flow from the mountain (kheer-ki-ganga which literally translates to the river of rice pudding). Later lord Parshuram, on realizing the oncoming of kalyug and that there could be a fight amongst people, stopped the kheer and what remained is the hot water.

Hot Water spring- Kheerganga

Even now, one can see the white rubber-like particles (malai) along with the hot flowing water. The water remains boiling hot throughout the year and is said to be rich in natural minerals and can cure stomach related disorders. Lord Shiva liked this place so much that he decided to stay here. It is said that Lord Shiva himself meditated here for thousands of years.

wall painting- Kheerganga
Painting on the temple wall depicting their stay in Kheerganga.

Food is not at all a problem in Kasol. Being tourist destination you get all sorts of cuisine ranging from Indian to French. However, one must carry enough food, snacks and energy bars for the trek. There are a couple of small stalls on the way but you get only water soft drinks and Maggie. You can also fill your bottles from the waterfalls en route as the water is pure, clean and drinkable. There is a small restaurant which serves freshly made food.

Express Info:

To Reach: By bus from Delhi or Chandigarh to Kasol or Bhuntar. You can choose to stay in camps or hotels in Kasol. It is one and a half hours by road from Kasol to Barshaini from where the trek starts. Regular state roadways buses ply every one hour.

Best time to trek: Although one can trek throughout the year it is safe to avoid monsoon.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Explore Rewalsar Lake

Commonly known as Tso Pema Lotus Lake, is located 22.5 from Mandi district. This mid-altitude lake is situated at an  elevation of about 1,360 m above sea level.  The square shape of this lake with the shoreline of about 735 m attracts thousands of tourists all year-round. The place is considered to be a sacred spot for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists alike. The lush greenery surrounding the crystal clear waters of this lake makes the place look even more divine. PLACE DETAILS: Famous for housing the second largest statue in India, Rewalsar Lake is about 24 km from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. The lake is shaped like a square with a shoreline of 735 m. The lake lies on a mountain spur protected by a variety of dense vegetation and is known for its floating islands of reed. It is believed that all of them can be moved by prayer or breeze. The place is held sacred by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. Legend has it that sage Padmasambhava used tantric powers to take flight from R...
Post a Comment
Read more

Explore Reckong Peo

  Reckong Peo In the absence of authentic historical record the early history of Kinnaur region is obscure and the reference of the Kinnaura or Kannaura and there land is by the large confined to legends and mythological accounts. It would be worthwhile to look at the region of Kinnaur alongwith general conditions of northern India particularly the hilly regions of Himalayas during the period from 6th century B.C. India was divided in to sixteen geat janpadas and several smallers ones. Among them Gandhara, Kamboja, Kuru, Koshal, Mull, Vajji, Panchal, Sakya were either in the southern Himalayas ranges or had territories extended up to Himalayans ranges. Among the states that were flourishing in the six century B.C. The kingdom of Magdha was the first to make a successful bid for supermacy under Bimbisara. Kothi Temple, Rekong Peo Its emperor belonging to Sunga, Nanda and Maurya dynasties carried their banners upto the inhabitated parts of inner Himalayan region.Chandragupta Maurya b...
Post a Comment
Read more