Trilokinath Temple, Mandi

Mandi is not just a popular touristy place of Himachal Pradesh, albeit a unique one for its spiritual significance. It is said that Mandi is called the Kashi of Himachal because it has 81 temples as compared to 80 temples of Kashi or Varanasi. One such ancient shrine is that of Trilokinath which has Lord Shiva as its presiding deity. Located in Purani (old) Mandi and only a kilometre away from the main Mandi bus stand. Legend has it that Sultan Devi, a 16th century queen, commissioned the construction of this temple.
The idol of Lord Shiva has three faces signifying three different directions; therefore, it has been named as Trilokinath or Lord of the Three Worlds. Here, Lord Shiva is seated at the back of his celestial bull, Nandi, and is accompanied by his divine spouse Devi Parvati.
The temple is situated on the bank of Beas River on the Old Victoria Bridge along Mandi Pathankot National Highway. Overall, it is a clean and well-maintained temple shrine replete with impressive architecture and abundant peace for one and all.