Kangra · Himachal Pradesh
Vajreshwari Devi Temple, Kangra
The temple of Vajreshwari, goddess of the thunderbolt, at Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, revered as a Shakta pitha.
Photo: Ms Sarah Welch · CC0
Himachal Pradesh · Temple listing
Masroor Temples
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Masroor (Masrur) Temples are a group of rock-cut Hindu temples in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh, dated to the early 8th century. They were carved out of monolithic rock in the North Indian Nagara style, with a shikhara and a sacred pool in front, and face north-east towards the Dhauladhar range. The complex is laid out symmetrically on a square grid, the main shrine surrounded by smaller ones, and carries reliefs of gods and goddesses from the Shaiva, Vaishnava, Devi and Saura traditions. Studies suggest the builders planned something larger and left it incomplete. Much of the sculpture has been lost, probably to earthquakes. The site was first reported to archaeologists in 1913.
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ArchitectureHindu temple architecture
Heritage statusMonument of National Importance
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Masroor Temples
Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12