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{{Infobox temple<br />
| name = Bijli Mahadev<br />
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| country = India<br />
| state = [[Himachal Pradesh]]<br />
| district = [[Kullu]]<br />
| location = Kullu<br />
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| deity = Lord Shiva<br />
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| architecture = Kath Kunni Style, prevalent mostly in upper Himachal (Kullu, Manali, Kinnaur etc.)<br />
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[[File:Bijli Mahadev Temple.jpg|thumb|Bijli Mahadev Temple]]<br />
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'''Bijli Mahadev''' is one of the sacred temples of the Indian state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It is located at an altitude of about 2,460m<ref>himachaltourism.gov.in/post/Bijli-Mahadev-temple.aspx</ref> in the [[Kullu]] Valley. Bijli Mahadev is one of the ancient temples in India and dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]]<br />
(Mahadev). Located 14&nbsp;km from Kullu across the Beas river, it can be approached by a rewarding trek of 3&nbsp;km.<br />
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A panoramic view of [[Kullu]] and [[Paravati]] valleys can be seen from the temple. The 60 feet high staff of Bijli Mahadev temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun.<br />
[[File:Wooden Staff at Bijli Mahadev.jpg|thumb|Wooden Staff at Bijli Mahadev]]<br />
In this temple of lightning, it is said that the tall staff attracts the divine blessings in the form of lightning.<br />
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Every 12 years, the Shiv lingam is struck by lightning which causes the lingam to break into pieces. The priest then wraps the broken lingam with butter and after few days the lingam becomes as it was. <gallery><br />
File:Way to bijli mahadev temple.jpg|The way to Bijli Mahadev<br />
File:Main shiva linga.jpg|The main Shiv Linga<br />
File:Bijli Mahadev Temple Board.jpg|A name board at the Bijli Mahadev temple<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Himachal Pradesh]]<br />
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