Baba Balak Nath Temple Garkhal , Kasauli — Attraction in Himachal Pradesh

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Sidh Bawa Balak Nath, also known as Paunahari or Dudhadhari, is a Hindu deityknown as the most gracious god in Hinduism. He is known as the incarnation of Lord Shivain Kali Yuga.

Miracle in Shah Talai : It is believed that Babaji came to Bachhretu Mahadev from Kurushetrawhere he had come with saints at the time of Solar Eclipse. Thereafter Babaji came to ShahTalai and met "Ratno Mai" - the epitome of "Dwapra's old woman, who had guided "Mahakaul Babaji". Thus Babaji was to compensate what that old woman had done for him in "Dvapra Yuga". So Babaji took the most inconvenient work of RatniMai, that was cow-grazing. Babaji made his shelter below a Banyan Tree. He told RatniMai he would meditate below Banyan Tree and graze the cows side by side. He asked her to leave the bread and "Lassi" for him there for taking after meditation. Babaji committed with Ratno Mai to work for her as long she would remain satisfied. Everything remained smooth till twelve years. People started complaining the damage to crop field by the cows by the end of 12th year. Ratno Mai used to ignore such complaints but the complaint of village headman broke the patience of Ratno Mai and she started rebuking Babaji. So BabaJi took RatniMai and village headman to the field and miraculously there was no damage to the crops at all. Everybody was awestruck by this miracle. Babaji came back to his place of worship and asked RatniMai to take back her cows and let him go his way. Ratno Mai out of motherly affection tried to persuade BabaJi to stay back and reminded him about her providing bread and Lassi for 12 years. Babaji responded that it had been coincidental and further affirmed that he had kept all the bread and Lassi safely as he never consumed them. By saying that BabaJi threw his "Chimata" on the stem of banyan tree and the breads supplied for 12 years came out. He further struck the same "Chimata" on the earth and a spring of Lassi started coming out taking the shape of a pond and the place came to be known as "Shaha Talai". On Babaji's stance for going away from Shaha Talai, RatniMai repented for her ignorance. On seeing all this, BabaJi lovingly told RatniMai that he would worship in forestland and she could see him there. He established His "Dhuna" below a "Garna Jhari" (a thorny bush) about half kilometer from Shah Talai. A half hollow structure has been prepared to symbolize the "Hollow of banyan Tree". Nearby is a temple having the images of Baba Balak Nath, GuggaChauhan and Nahar Singh Ji. The soil of this place is used as anti-worm for...

*The temple is known to fulfill the wish of parents desiring babies, such is the blessings of Baba Balak Nath Ji * You can't miss this if you are in Kasauli ever especially if you belive in religion and love nature. The temple is dedicated to Bab Balak Nath Emanation of Lord Shankra in ‘Dvapara Yuga’: According to ‘Lok Srutis’ Baba Ji reincarnates Yuga and Yuga. He was known as ‘Skanda’ in ‘Sat Yuga’, ‘Kaul’ in ‘Treta Yuga’ and ‘Mahakaul’ and ‘Dvapra Yuga’. ‘Mahakaul’ of ‘Dvapra Yuga’, while going to ‘Kailasha Parvata’, met an old woman on the way. The old lady asked the mission and destination of Baba Ji. After knowing all that the old woman advised ‘Mahakaul’ to meditate on the bank of ‘Mansarovar’ and request ‘Mother Parvati’ (who would come there for bathing on special occasions), help him in reaching ‘Lord Shiva’. ‘Mahakaul’ acted as told and became successful in his mission of reaching ‘Lord Shiva’ On seeing ‘Balayogi Mahakaul’, ‘Lord Shiva’ became very happy and blessed Baba Ji to be the ‘Sidha symbol’ of worshipping for devotees in ‘Kaliyuga’ and his child like image to remain for ever. It is located on the main road itself and to reach to the main temple one has to take stair. The stairs are steep and not easy. Almost 100 steps and then you reach. Inside the temple is very cozy and divine.. There is a main diety of Baba Balak nath ji meditating and Lord Shiva and Parvati. There is supreme peace and quietness and air is very fresh and chilly. Especially during evenings the temperature drops steeply and one needs to carry enough winter cloth to stay there. After evening Arti the temple closes. There is a small ashram created for the devotees to stay. At a time upto 50 can accommodate in an large hall kind of structure. The view of the hills and green pine trees is just amazing and the view of sunset or sunrise is breathtaking. So next time you are in Kasauli do have a darshan of this divine temple. Jai Baba...

If you are a tourist in Kasauli, this is one of the major temples which is a part of the tour. The Baba Balak Nath temple is around 6.5 kms from the Dharampur railway station, and since we had a cab for the whole day, we thought of visiting the temple.

The temple is located on a hill, and you will need to climb to reach the temple. Although there is a slope for climbing compared to steps to make it easy, the same is also steep and needs some effort to reach the temple. The main temple is quite beautiful, and once inside, you can see a beautiful statue of Shri Sidh Baba Balak Nath. When we asked the local people, they stated a lot of people come here to pray and also that many people said any wish that is asked here is certainly fulfilled.

Though the temple complex above is massive and has an ashram for people to stay, from the top, you have a balcony-like structure behind the main temple, from where you get a beautiful view of the entire mountains covered in a lush green carpet of trees. This is one of the best spots to click some scenic pictures.

There is also a small café nearby in case you wish to have some light refreshments or tea. Overall, the temple is beautiful and a must-visit place on a...