Vashisht Temple And Hot Springs.Across the Beas River, about 3 km from Manali, lies Vashisht village, famous for its sulphur hot water springs and ancient stone temple. The Vashisht Temple complex has traditional wooden and stone architecture with a small sacred tank where devotees and tourists bathe in naturally heated waters believed to cure skin and joint problems. The lanes around are lined with guesthouses, cafés and shops, but the temple courtyard still feels intimate and devotional, with constant aarti, incense and chanting.
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The temple is dedicated to Sage Vashisht, one of the seven great rishis (Saptarishis) and the guru of Lord Rama. Local legend says Vashisht cursed himself after the death of his sons and tried to drown in the river; the river refused, and hot springs arose to purify and console him. Some traditions claim the shrine is several thousand years old; while that age is legendary, it is accepted as an ancient tirtha that long predates modern tourism. Over centuries, rulers and villagers improved the baths and temple. Today, government-built separate bathing enclosures stand beside the old sanctum, showing how a natural phenomenon and rishi legend have shaped a living pilgrimage and wellness spot just outside Manali.
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