Trilokinath Temple
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Trilokinath Temple, Spiti Valley Overview
The Trilokinath Temple, also known as Sri Trilokinathji Temple, is located in Trilokinath village, about 9 km from the village of Udaipur (not to be confused with Udaipur in Rajasthan), it is the only place in the world where both Hindus and Buddhists worship. Hindus consider the deity to be Lord Shiva, while Buddhists see it as Arya Avalokiteshwar; Trilokinath, another name for Shiva, means Lord of the Three Worlds. It is believed the temple was originally a Buddhist monastery. The three day Pauri festival in August is a good time to visit.
At an altitude of 2760 metres, the beautifully white-painted temple could be seen at the end of the street in Trilokinath village. ‘Tunda Vihar’ is the ancient name of the Trilokinath Temple and is considered as the most sacred pilgrim tirth after Kailash and Mansarovar. The colourful Tibetan prayer flags swaying in the wind, the sound of the brass bell with the surrounding snow-clad mountain peaks and pine trees, Trilokinath Temple offers a serene view and magical comfort to the eyes. For peace seekers and religious people, it is surely an ideal place to explore.
Trilokinath Temple Highlights
1. Pori Mela
As per the local belief, Lord Shiva visits the village on a horse on this day. Therefore, a horse is taken around the temple and is later treated with delicacies. A grand fair is also organised which brings together traders from far and nearby towns. You will find a rich collection of handicrafts, local food and other products. To witness the electrifying atmosphere of this festival, visit Trilokinath in the month of August.
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Architecture of Trilokinath Temple
Past the courtyard, there is a room around the original shrine where a Hindu priest and a lama sit. Further inside, on the right, the lama sits on a bench covered with a white cloth while on the other side, pictures of Dalai Lama and other bodhisattvas cover the wall. Right across from the entrance of the room is the six-armed deity, behind an iron gate and flanked by two gold columns. A Hindu priest who accepts the offerings of the devotees is also present.
History & Significance
It is strongly believed that the Trilokinath Temple was earlier a Buddhist vihara or monastery and was transformed into a Buddhist place of worship by Padmasambhava in the 8th century. The original image is said to have the same date of origin as the Avalokiteshvara head found near the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers.
