Manu Temple is situated in old Manali separated by 3km from the main market
The temple is dedicated to Manu, the great Indian sage, who is believed to have created this world and written the Manusmriti, an ancient legal text among the several Dharmaśāstras of the Hindu religion.
The temple, though located in a busy area, is swarmed by thousands of visitors from across the country.
The picturesque location of Manu Temple, on the banks of river Beas, adds to its ever-growing beauty and popularity.
The temple underwent major reconstruction work in 1992 marble floors and vaulted ceiling were added to the temple’s structure.
Travelers should wear full dresses that give coverage to the knees and shoulders once inside the temple
One has to pass through the slippery stone paths leading to its premises.
The temple is a major place of worship for the locals here, who turn out in large numbers every day to pray the deity, as visiting the temple regularly is considered very auspicious and sacred.
People cite its popularity to the fact that it’s the only temple in the country that is dedicated to the Indian sage Manu.
Manu Temple in Manali has remained to this day one of the most important touring destinations among others, as it is widely believed that the sage performed meditation after his descent on earth.
Hindu mythology has it that the sage created the world and the human race.
Manali also boasts of a unique historical and cultural background that makes this temple a popular pilgrim center for the Hindus, and a must-visit if you are a tourist to this place.
