Ghatotkach Tree Temple

This ancient temple stands by a dense cedar forest, which is a surprise in the otherwise touristy Manali. The forest cover around Hadimba Devi Temple is impressively thick, sunlight failing to touch the ground at many places. No wonder that the presiding deity of the temple is also known as the Forest Goddess or the Goddess of Nature. On a typical summer day, you will find snaking queues of devotees in and around the temple complex. While devotees from all over the country are a regular here, locals pray to the Goddess mostly in case of a natural calamity.

The temple was built by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1553, and has stood quite some tests of time. An intricate four-storey structure, it looks like a deserted cabin in the woods if there is nobody around. Look closer and you will spot its exteriors adorned with sacrificial remains of animals, includings goats, buffaloes and antelopes. Animal sacrifice is still a norm at the temple, especially when a new ruler is coronated. While it does sound rudimentary, you will know that practices like this are a part of this region’s culture, which is slowly embracing change.

Near the Hadimba temple, resides the Manali temple known as Ghatotkach Tree temple. This is an exceptional temple that often skips the eyes of most visitors. Yet, the tree temple is one of the unique places to visit in Manali. Followed by the stories of the Hidimba temple in Manali, this tree temple was constructed in honor of the child of Bhim and Hidimba.

Location:  Dhungri village of Manali, Himachal Pradesh.

The Ghatotkacha Tree Temple is the ancient temple, which is devoted to the warrior Ghatotkacha born from the union of the Pandava Bhima and Hadimba. Being a mythical warrior of the epic Mahabharata, Ghatotkacha is revered as a deity of the people of Manali in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Situated on the Dhungari village inside the charming hill station of Manali inside the northern Indian kingdom of Himachal Pradesh, this historic tree temple is a need to visit all through the excursion to Manali.

Nice place must visit Ghatotkach Temple

The Ghatotkacha Tree Temple is the ancient temple

Veer Gatotkach Tree Mandie is a place, just adjoining to Hidimba Mata Mandir…in the same complex. Just behind it.

So, Please Don’t forget to pay a visit to this Holi place whenever you visit Hidimba Mata Mandir

भीम व हिडिम्बा के पुत्र वीर घटोत्कच का पूजा स्थान। घटोत्कच ने महाभारत के युद्ध में भी भाग लिया था इसलिए स्थानीय लोग यहां पर उनको हथियार भी चढ़ाते हैं।

Serene landscape, mythologically important because it is one of its kind and mata Hindimba and her son Ghatotkach are worshiped by the locals who were in Maharashtra.must place to visit. We loved yak ride and selfies with fluffy bunnies.

Ghatotkach was son of Bhim one of the Pandav''s and Hadimba. Actually there is no temple as such however you could see a small Pindi below the tree. This place certainly gives different vibes. It is in Manali and nearby Hadimba temple.

Veer Ghatotkach ji's place was for a special purpose from village Dugri Manali Birgha birth night India (who was born in Rakshasa clan) her father was also the brother of Pandavas. It was born only to destroy Surya's son Karna's Amandha weapon (which Karna had kept to kill Arjuna) with his alidan. While destroying the Mahabharata Roma, by making a fierce attack on Karma, by not giving it our own, he did the indescribable coat of Karma and made the dream of Dharma come true.

Received many donations by happening. He could single-handedly kill the entire army from one another named Barbarik. Due to the fire of his clan, he goes to the pool from Kalparva, and gets dizzy about his stranger. Deep Scooss is near Dhungri village.

And this place of Ghatat ji has been established here since the beginning. Hero is worshiped here since births. The old place of Veer Ghatat ji here was broken. Hence it was rebuilt on 15 September 1997. There are many temples and places of worship in the Siraj valley of Kullu of Veer Ghatotkachch and it is the center of faith of thousands of people. This place has been reconstructed in 1997 under the chairmanship of Kardar Rohit Ram ji.

Ghatotkach, the son of Bhim & Hidimba. In Mahabharat the war between Pandava & Kauravas, Ghatotkach had played an important roll. He was the Raksas putra of Bhim. Holi place of him is just near Hidimba temple at Dungri village, Manali.

Ghatotkach tree temple is present next to Hidimba devi temple parking area. Small tree temple to offer your prayers. In and around you find places for shopping and eateries. You also have a museum nearby.

This is a very auspicious place. Being a legendary warrior of the epic Mahabharata, Ghatotkacha is respected as a deity of many of the human beings withinside the northern Indian kingdom of Himachal Pradesh consistent with the epic Mahabharata, Ghatotkacha modified into the deity as a demon chieftain of the strain of the monsters and excellent prowess with a steadfast loyalty to the Pandavas, the humans of his father. In spite of being left in young people and in no manner blessed the equal honour as his cousins of natural Vedic heredity, he retained the loyalty in himself.

Ghatotkachh tree temple 10minut walking far from Hidimba Temple at Manali.
Gatotkachh is the son of Hidimba, who performed a completely crucial position in Mahabharat.
It is referred to as a tree temple as it's far in an open area below a tree.
Gatotkachh is extensively worshipped withinside the valley. Small marketplace and a parking area is there close to to the temple.

Ghatotkachh tree temple is about five hundred meters away from Mata Hidimba Temple at Manali.
Gatotkachh is the son of Hidimba, who played a very important role in Mahabharat.
It is called a tree temple as it is in a open place under a tree.
Gatotkachh is widely worshipped in the valley.
Small market and a parking place is there near to the temple.

Ghatotkach Temple is located adjacent to her mother Hidimba Devi temple. If your visiting Hidimba Devi temple then you can take blessing from Ghatotkach also. Outside Ghatotkach temple there ae few local shopping market you all can enjoy shopping and also enjoying foods also. It is placed in market area.

Must visit this place. This temple is just a few meters away from Hadimba devi temple. Despite being a daemon by cast, he sacrificed his life once asked by lord Krishna just for the triumph of pandavas/truth. According to Mahabharata, the position of Ghatotkach ji is higher than any dev based on his karma. I believe this is one and only temple of Ghatotkach ji on the planet. Outside this temple, there are few local market stalls. You can shop local handicrafts from there.

Most of the local people says that the tree is very old and its alive after several torture by pin and sharp objects.

Must visit in Himachal. Best part is the history given in the board and you can read and understand the background of the temple. While its watched in movies the greatness of Ghatotkach.this was a great experience when we visit and read the significance.

Devotees make wish here and leave Trishul when granted. Saw a lot of goat horns dangling from the tree. It is right opposite Hadimba Devi Temple in Dungri Van Vihar.

It's temple of ghatochkat, son of Hidimba mata and bhima. He played a very important role in the war of Mahabharata.

This is very auspicious place.

Being a mythical warrior of the epic Mahabharata, Ghatotkacha is revered as a deity of among the people in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh

As in keeping with the epic Mahabharata, Ghatotkacha changed into the deity as a demon chieftain of the pressure of the monsters and first-rate prowess with a steadfast loyalty to the Pandavas, the human beings of his father. In spite of being left in youth and in no way blessed the same honour as his cousins of pure Vedic heredity, he retained the loyalty in himself.

If you have seen marimba then you must seen this temple. Very rare temple I have seen in my life. So awesome n natural

It was good experience to visit there. There was just a tree where local people's worship there

This place is located next to Hadimba Temple. It’s a tree which is dedicated to legendary hero of Mahabharata, Ghatotkach - son of Hadimba. It’s an average place to visit. Since you are visiting Hadimba temple, you can have a look around of this place also.

Walking distance from hiddimba temple. Its a tree temple. No permanent structure or temple is there. Nothing to see. And smell of yak urine is pathetic.

There is a big tree garlanded and a few stone deities in open air. It is dedicated to Mahabharata legend hero Ghatotgacha, son of Bhimasena. His mother hidimbadevi Mandir is few meters away, location is a forest type area.

Surprising uniqueness and striking incongruities mark the Hidimbi Devi Temple and the adjacent Tree Temple for Ghatothkach in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. An easily trekkable 200 metres through tall deodar trees, up a tiny hillock, in Dhungri Village, on the outskirts of Manali, take us to the cave temple for Hidimbi Devi, built on a huge rock.

Also known as Hadimba Devi, in the Mahabharata, Hidimbi is the sister of a rakshas called Hidimba, who ate human flesh. When the Pandavas escaped from the Palace of Wax in which Duryodhana had tried to burn them alive, they reach Hidimbavana, a forest. Smelling humans, the rakshas, Hidimba, sends his sister to bring them to him. The vigilant Bhima kills Hidimba. Heeding Hidimbi’s plea, his mother Kunti suggests that he marry her. Bhima reluctantly agrees and the following year a son is born to them. He is Ghatothkach, who later plays a significant role in trouncing the Kauravas