Manimahesh lake is a marble image of Shiva. And It is worship by the pilgrims who visit this place. After bathing in the holy waters, the pilgrims go around the circumference of the lake three times. The lake and its surroundings present a majestic view. The quiet waters of the lake carry the reflection of snowcapped peaks that carry over the valley.

According to one popular legend, it has believed that Lord Shiva created Manimahesh lake after he married Goddess Parvati. And performed penance on the banks of Manimahesh Lake. Also made it his home in Himachal Pradesh. The legend further states that lord Shiva married Parvati at Mansarovar Lake and became the “universal parents of the universe”.

Manimahesh Lake

As per another belief, it is also famous that Lord Shiva performed penance here for seven hundred years. During that water started flowing from his tangled hair. Which later took the form of a lake. The lake is in the shape of the saucer and is divided into 2 major parts. The larger part is known as ‘Shiv Karotri’ (the bathing place of Lord Shiva). And the lower part is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, ‘Gauri Kund’ (the bathing place of Parvati).

Manimahesh has also considered the home of the three Lords of the universe, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. However, Manimahesh has reckoned as the heaven of Lord Shiva (Kailasa). In addition, The waterfall at the Dhancho on the way to Manimahesh Lake is amazing. This waterfall emanates from the lake of manimahesh . According to the local belives lord Vishnu (Vaikunta) resides here. Also lord Bramha resides at a mountain overlooking the Bharmour town. The Gaddis also believe that Shiva resides in the Mount Kailash for six months. Thereafter he moves to the netherworld handing over the reins to Lord Vishnu.

Pilgrim can hire Taxi from delhi to bharmour to reach manimahesh.