Bhimakali Temple, Sarahan, Himachal

This beautiful temple complex is barely 150 kms from my orchards but strangely i never visited it until December 2007. It is the finest example of Himachali architecture. Logs of cider are interlocked with huge slabs of stones. However it has a lot of Tibetian influence as well especially in its distinct pagoda roofs. The origianal temple which was said to be over 800 years old slanted so much that before it could collapse a new one in its shape and design was erected recently. One can see the Shrikhand Peak from Sahahan town and along with the Bhimakali temple lends the village a magical aura. There is a gory tradition of animal sacrifices at the temple during Dusshera. It is said in olden times human sacrifices were made.

The wooden architecture at Bhimakali Temple