The Icon Chhitkul — Attraction in Chitkul

Mathi is the Goddess of local people of Kinnaur. There are three temples in the same complex among which the oldest one is believed to be constructed by a resident of Garhwal around five hundred years ago. The temple houses an ark which is made of walnut wood and is covered with clothes and a tuft of yak tail. Two poles are inserted into this ark to carry it with.

Legend According to the legend, Mathi, the wife of Lord Badrinath once started her journey from Brindavan and via Mathura and Badrinath she reached Tibet. Later she came to Garhwal and via Sirmour she reached Sarhan in Bushahr. Her ultimate destination was Barua Khad. While going beyond Barua Khad, she found the land was divided into seven parts. Narenas, her nephew was the deity of Shuang Village. So she appointed him as the guard of the village. Afterwards she moved towards Chasu Village. Narenas were the deity of Chasu Village as well. So she appointed them in Chasu as well. Later she visited Kamru Fort where Badri Nath was protecting the throne of Bushahr. In this process the goddess protected all seven regions of this valley and at last she reached Chhitkul and settled down in Mathi Temple. After her arrival on Chhitkul, the village started prospering. People were growing more and more food and cattle were getting sufficient...

The Mata Bhadrakali Temple is a revered Hindu temple located in Chitkul, a small village in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Here's a brief history and significance of the temple:

Dedicated to: Goddess Bhadrakali, a fierce incarnation of Goddess Kali Built in: 10th century AD Architecture: Typical Kinnauri style with wooden structure and stone walls Significance: One of the oldest and most sacred temples in Kinnaur district Local legend: Goddess Bhadrakali is believed to have killed a demon at this site, bringing peace to the region Festivals: Navratri and Dussehra celebrations are prominent, with devotees offering prayers and sacrifices Preservation: The temple has undergone restoration work to maintain its ancient charm and structural integrity jai mata ...

According to local story, Mathi Devi undertook a long and arduous journey before settling in this village travelling from Vrindavan to Tibet and beyond. She visited several villages presided over by members of her family.

Bhagavan Badrinarain of Kamru is her husband and he also has a shrine in Batseri Village. Nag of Sangla and Shamshares of Rakhcham are her nephews.

When Goddess Mathi Devi finally settled in Chitkul, the village found a great prosperity and she continues to be worshipped with great fanfare.

Palanquin of Mathi Devi is made of walnut wood and decorated with tuft of the tail of Yak. Every morning, she is ritually bathed by priests, who light incense in her honor while temple musicians sing songs...