Baba Garib Nath Temple | Historical Places in India

Temple surrounded by water

Historical Places in India

Baba Garib Nath Temple is situated at Androli near Raipur Maidan , Distt. Una , Himachal Pradesh on Thana kalan to Bhakra road.This place is 25 kms from famous tourist spot Shree Naina Devi , 35 kms from Nangal and 15 kms from Una, Himachal Pradesh.

Half Submerged

District Administration has decided to develop Raipur Maidan , Androli, Dobara as tourist destinations. Hundreds of people come the holy shrine with their families from distt. Hamirpur , Kangra and Una to spend weekend. People also come here from Punjab , Haryana and other parts of the country.

Statue Lord Shiva

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Everyone get fascinated by the beauty and charm of nature. This place is well connected with roads. This temple can be reached from Anandpur Sahib, Nangal , Una and Hamirpur by road. One can reach Una , Nangal and Anandpur Sahib by train also. Nearby airports are Gagal and Chandigarh .

Way to Baba Garib Nath

This is one of famous historical places in india and also known for its scenic beauty. Baba Garibnath (Augad) acquired 'sidhi' - accomplishments - here 526 years ago . This place is of great religious importance
This temple is situated at the bank of Govind Sagar lake. There is a vast water reservoir at three sides of it. approximately. The temple can be sighted from distant peaks and from Bhakra - Naina Devi road.

Backside View

A huge statue of Lord Shiva is erected at the top of the temple Who seems pouring blessings over the devotees. People from different parts not only from India but also from abroad come to get blessings and enjoy the nature here .
Most amazing thing is that it is surrounded by water of the reservoir from all directions during the rainy season. People can visit at this time by boat which fills them with thrill and excitement.
Baba Garib Nath has done hard meditation under the laburnum tree (Amaltash) which is 500 years old now.

500 old Tree

Shrine of Baba Garib Nath

established under the very tree where Garib Nath had performed meditation. Locals say there used to be thick forest around the temple. But after the construction of Bhakra Dam, forest submerged and destroyed. Only tree and temple remained after the reservoir took shape in 1960's.

Baba Nasib Singh, a firm follower and devotee of Baba Garib Nath, took in hand the work of renovation and new construction in 1970's which is still going on. After passing away of Baba Nasib Singh, his wife has taken over the charge of temple affairs and all work is going on now under her guidelines.

The temple has a ' Langar' which serves food to the pilgrims and also has arrangement for stay. 'Garib Vani' - by definition - prayer to God is also performed here in the morning.

During winter and Summer

Visitors can enjoy boating here. Really this place worth visiting. This is very peaceful place/spot. There is lush green everywhere during winter and in summer . During July to November water surrounds this temple from all sides and temple looks lovely , just amazing.
-MsB