Local Deity Gallery

Many people outside Himachal have impression that Himachal is only known for its snowy peaks,high mountains and natural beauty. Besides its natural beauty , Himachal has its own rich culture and Heritage.

Himachal is known as Dev Bhoomi — The Land of Gods. This Himalayan state is said to be protected and sheltered by the power of numerous local Deities. This Himalayan region has a history of age-old religious beliefs ,socio-cultural habits ,Art and Architectural form and styles,spiritual philosophies and practices. Hinduism have many paths to find the ultimate truth. In this Himalayan region people have the age old tradition of worshiping Devis and Devatas. Deities in Hinduism are divinities which are forms of the one Supreme Being . The various Deities are attributes,cosmic processes and energies of the one ultimate reality. They manifest as either feminine (‘devis’) or masculine(‘devas’). Every region in Himachal believes in a distinct deity. People here have personal Deity in their own village for spiritual focus which is called Ishta Devata. Puja is a common ritual of worship in which a devotee invites the Devi or Devata to be his or her honored guest out of utmost love and devotion.