Trilokinath Temple in Spiti Valley: Lord of three worlds

The Idol of Shri TrilokiNath ji is made of marble and has 6 heads, and is crowned with an image of Amitabh Buddha- the ‘Buddha of Boundless Light. The temple complex has a small granite Lingam and a Nandi bull guarding the Lingam in the centre of a grey-paved courtyard. There’s also a big Buddhist prayer wheel nearby.

The customs of worshipping the god are based on Buddhist traditions and ancient customs and traditions are still practised. This is why the prayers in the temple are still conducted in accordance with Buddhist customs. 

The Architecture of Trilokinath Temple is in Kashmiri-Kannauj style. The temple attracts a large number of tourists because of its architecture. The pillars of the premises are said to represent Dharma and Paap and the cravings on the wall, doors and pillars are a work of exemplary craftsmanship.

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History of Trilokinath Temple, Spiti Valley 

Rajgrana of Chamba Mahayogi Siddha Charparti Dar was completely devoted to Bodhisattva Arya Avalokiteshwar and authored 25 slokas in his honour, known as “Avalokiteshvara strotan Chedem.”

The Idol of Triloki Nath nath ji is made of marble, has 6 heads, and is crowned with an image of Amitabh Buddha- the ‘Buddha of Boundless Light’.