There are many wonderful, beautiful, and unheard-of places in the lap of Himachal Pradesh where Indian tourists feel like a paradise after visiting. One such religious place is in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, which is known as Bhagsunag Temple. Very few people know about this temple. It is very difficult to imagine the beauty of this temple. The Bhagsunag temple located in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh is very popular. The name of this temple and its history are also very special. The ancient Bhagsunag temple is located about two kilometers above McLeodganj, the upper part of Dharamshala, a beautiful tourist destination of Himachal Pradesh called Devbhoomi.

Bhagsunag Temple is a major religious center in Dharamshala. Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the temple reflects the art and culture of the medieval period. Bhagsunag Temple, a major religious center, is situated at an altitude of 1770 meters above sea level. Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the temple reflects the art and culture of the medieval period. This ancient temple is considered sacred by the Hindu and Gorkha communities.

There is a two-storied rest house in the complex where pilgrims visiting the temple can stay. According to a legend, this temple was built by King Bhagsu. According to folklore, King Bhagsu and Nagaraja, also known as the serpent god, fought a battle because the king had stolen water from Nag Dal Lake. Later on, King Bhagsu got the serpent deity to build this temple.

Along with the Bhagsunag temple, you also get to see the Bhagsunag waterfall here. Tourists keep coming here throughout the year.

Why the temple was named Bhagsu
It is said that the demon's name was Bhagsu and the demon had taken a boon from the serpent god that devotees should take his name first, that is why the name of the demon Bhagsu comes first and that of the serpent later. In such a situation, this place was named Bhagsunag.

Story related to the Dwapar era
It is said that in the medieval period of the Dwapar era, the capital of Bhagsu, the king of the demons, was in the country Ajmer. The water problem was going on in his state. In such a situation, the people living here said Bhagsu either you manage the water or else we will leave this country. Daitya Raj Bhagsu told the people that he would go in search of water, then what was it, the very next day Daitya Raj Bhagsu went out in search of water.

When did nag dal get
Bhagsu reached Nag Dal in 2 days. Nag Dal is situated on the top of the mountain at an altitude of 18 thousand feet. In such a situation, Bhagsu filled all the water of Nag Dal in the Kamandal due to his elusive power and started resting himself. When the serpent god saw that his dal was dry, he became very angry. In such a situation, there was a war between Nag Devta and Bhagsu, and Nag Devta defeated Bhagsu. In such a way, after the war, as soon as the water fell in the dal, the dal was filled again. While Bhagsu had said that he wanted his name to be given to this place as well, after which Nag had said that his name would come before his name.

When was the Bhagsunag temple established?
Bhagsunag temple was established 5080 years ago. Devotees reach here from far and wide to take a bath in this holy place. Along with this, langar is served every day for the saints.

How to reach Bhagsunag Temple
Tourists can reach Kangra by rail and take a bus from there. The bus will reach Dharamshala. There are Mudrika buses from Dharamshala to Mcleodganj which will reach Mcleodganj. Autos will be available from Mcleodganj to Bhagsunag.

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