Trilokinath Temple in Spiti Valley: Know More

Trilokinath Temple Lahaul in Spiti Valley is located in the ChandraBhaga Valley in the western Himalayas. It has special significance because both Hindus and Buddhists worship the same deity Trilokinath, lord Shiva also known as “Arya Avalokiteshwara,” a popular Bodhisattva. It is considered the third most sacred pilgrimage site after Kailash and Mansarover and that is why Himachal is considered as Devbhoomi. Trilokinath Temple is a place where the brass temple bell and Buddhist prayer wheel chime together.

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.

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Trilokinath Temple History

A stone inscription was discovered within the Trilokinath temple Lahaul at Tunde complex in 2002, according to it, the temple was built in the 10th century by Dvanjra Rana, who is regarded as the forefathers of the Current Rana Thakurs who rule the Trilokinath Village. It is believed that King Shell Varman of Chamba helped in building the temple in “Shikher Style”, as the temples of Chamba are built in the same way and this is the only temple in Lahaul and Spiti that is of Shikher style.

Rajgrana of Chamba Mahayogi Siddha Charparti Dar was completely devoted to Bodhisattva Arya Avalokiteshwar and authored 25 slokas in his honor, 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’.