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10 Interesting Facts About Masroor Rock Cut Temple

Learn ten amazing facts about the Masroor Rock Cut Temple in Himachal Pradesh, a singular monolithic wonder with a deep spiritual significance, rich history, and elaborate carvings.

Neha Mewari | June 17, 2025 / 12:42 IST
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Masroor Temple is a Hindu temple complex in Himachal Pradesh, India, that was carved out of a single rock. Another name for it is the "Ellora of the North." (image: canva)
Masroor Temple is a Hindu temple complex in Himachal Pradesh, India, that was carved out of a single rock. Another name for it is the "Ellora of the North." (image: canva)
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It is thought that the temple was constructed in the eighth century, when the Katoch dynasty was in power. (image: canva)
It is thought that the temple was constructed in the eighth century, when the Katoch dynasty was in power. (image: canva)
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It is made up of fifteen square-shaped rock-cut temples that are primarily devoted to Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Devi. (image: tripadvisor)
It is made up of fifteen square-shaped rock-cut temples that are primarily devoted to Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Devi. (image: tripadvisor)
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Beautiful idols, many of which are now missing or damaged, once adorned the main shrine, which has a sacred shivling. (image: tripadvisor)
Beautiful idols, many of which are now missing or damaged, once adorned the main shrine, which has a sacred shivling. (image: tripadvisor)
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Ancient Indian art can be seen in the temples' elaborate carvings, particularly on the pillars and doorways. (image: tripadvisor)
Ancient Indian art can be seen in the temples' elaborate carvings, particularly on the pillars and doorways. (image: tripadvisor)
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The temple complex's stunning view of the Dhauladhar mountain range enhances its meditative atmosphere. (image: tripadvisor)
The temple complex's stunning view of the Dhauladhar mountain range enhances its meditative atmosphere. (image: tripadvisor)
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The architecture follows the Nagara style, similar to the temples found in Central India, but carved from a single rock. (image: tripadvisor)
The architecture follows the Nagara style, similar to the temples found in Central India, but carved from a single rock. (image: tripadvisor)
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Its historical significance is increased by the belief that the Pandavas from the Mahabharata resided here while they were exiled. (image: tripadvisor)
Its historical significance is increased by the belief that the Pandavas from the Mahabharata resided here while they were exiled. (image: tripadvisor)
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Although the temple suffered damage from an earthquake in 1905, many of its structures still stand, demonstrating its high level of craftsmanship. (image: tripadvisor)
Although the temple suffered damage from an earthquake in 1905, many of its structures still stand, demonstrating its high level of craftsmanship. (image: tripadvisor)
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Masroor Temple is still one of India's lesser-known ancient wonders, despite its historical and architectural significance. (image: tripadvisor)
Masroor Temple is still one of India's lesser-known ancient wonders, despite its historical and architectural significance. (image: tripadvisor)

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