http://www.tourismchamba.org Tourismchamba.org provides Tourism In Chamba, Chamba Tourism Guide, Chamba Travel Tourism Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:51:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 http://www.tourismchamba.org/2010/01/lakshmi-narayana-temple-history/ http://www.tourismchamba.org/2010/01/lakshmi-narayana-temple-history/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:55:57 +0000 admin http://www.tourismchamba.org/?p=169 Laxmi Narayan Temple, which is the main temple of Chamba town was built by Sahil Verman in the 10th century A.D. The temple has been built in the Shikhara style.
The temple consist of Bimana i.e. Garbhgriha and Shikhara with a small antralya. Laxmi Narayan Temple has a Mandapa like structure also. The wooden Chhattries, the wheel roof, atop the temple were in response to the local climatic conditions as a protection against snow-fall.
The temple of Lakshmi Narayana continued to be embellished by the Rajas who succeeded to the throne of Chamba. Raja Balabhadra Verma perched the metallic image of Garuda on a high pillar at the main gate of the temple. Raja chhatra Singh placed gilded pinnacles on the temple tops in 1678 as a reaction against the orders of Aurangzeb to demolish the temple. Later Rajas also added a shrine or two thus enriching the complex.

]]> http://www.tourismchamba.org/2010/01/lakshmi-narayana-temple-history/feed/ 0 http://www.tourismchamba.org/2010/01/laxmi-temple/ http://www.tourismchamba.org/2010/01/laxmi-temple/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:25:14 +0000 admin http://www.tourismchamba.org/?p=35 Laxmi Narayan Temple-One of the most famous temples of Chamba Indian state of natural beauty, Himachal Pradesh is one of the most famous tourist destinations and it is situated in the heart of the western Himalayas. It is also known for its lakes, wildlife, landscapes and rivers.
Western Himalayas, natural city of Himachal Pradesh, Chamba is one of the most important tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh.Laxmi narayan temple is one of the most famous tourist destinations and pilgrimage sites of Chamba that is frequently visited by domestic and international tourists.
The construction of Laxmi narayan temple was completed in the 10th century by Sahil Varman.This temple has been built in the Shikhara style and it has a mandapa like structure also. The shell roof, the wooden chhattries and atop the temple were in response to the local climatic conditions as a protection against snowfall. Three temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva, and another three to Lord Vishnu.Laxmi Narayan temple complex also some fine sculptures of residing deities, that include figures of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laxmi, Narasimha and Lord Krishna. The carved panels illustrate the mythological scenes as well as animal and floral motifs. Celebrating holidays in Chamba is one of the finest pleasures in life that makes your holiday vacations memorable. From a busy schedule of your life, you want to spend few days of the year by celebrating your holidays in a grand manner. It is possible by making a plan of spend holidays at a place full of historical monuments and natural beauty .When you come down to Chamba, you should not miss out to catch a glimpse of Laxmi Narayan temple. To visit this temple will be worthwhile experience for tourists. If you are on a tour of Chamba, you should not miss the opportunity to visit this place.Laxmi Narayan temple is surely going to impress you with its beauty. Summary Chamba is one of the most fascinating cities of Himachal Pradesh that is frequently visited by domestic and international tourists.Laxmi narayan temple is one of the most famous temples of Chamba that is the finest example of Shikhara style. Millions of tourists come here to visit this place from all parts of India as well as from all over the world. ]]> http://www.tourismchamba.org/2010/01/laxmi-temple/feed/ 0