Kamrunag Temple Mandi Himachal Pradesh

Kamrunag Temple is located in the Karsog Valley, 51 km from the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Kamrunag Temple is situated at an altitude of 3,334 meters. The view of the Dhauladhar range and Balh valley adds to the place’s scenic beauty, where thick deodar forests surround the lake and pent-roof temple of Dev Kamrunag. For nature lovers, a trip to Kamrunag  Temple is a trip to heaven.

It takes 3 to 4 hours to complete the trek from Rohanda to Kamrunag  Temple on a steep, hilly path of 6 km. Surrounded by thick forests of deodar, Kamrunag temple overwhelms nature lovers. The way to reach the temple is very picturesque, and the breathtaking views here are stunning. The weather at Kamrunag temple is cold in all seasons because it is at the top of the hill. Here, Kamrunag is known as the “Deity of Rain” in the Mandi district.  

Kamurunag Lake

KAMRUNAG Situated at a height of 3,334 Mtr. Kamrunag is known for the lake and the temple beside the lake. View of Dhauladhar Range and Balh Valley adds to the scenic beauty of the spot where the lake and pent-roof temple of Dev Kamrunag are surrounded by thick forests of deodar. As per tradition, Kamrunag is the King Yaksha of Mahabharata and was worshipped by Pandavas.

There is a tradition of offering gold, silver and coins in the lake by devotees on the fulfilment of their wishes by Dev Kamrunag. It is not possible to estimate the quantity of gold, silver and coins of other metals that lie at the bottom of the lake. For nature lovers, a visit to Kamrunag is a visit to paradise. It takes 3 to 4 hours to complete the on-foot journey from Rohanda to Kamrunag on a steep mountain path of about 6 Km.

Himachal Pradesh is blessed with many beautiful mountains and lakes. Such exciting points are often seen here, which are difficult to find today. Along with many variations, many mysterious facts are also present here. One such wonder-filled temple is the Kamrunag Temple in Himachal Pradesh. The beauty of Kamrunag temple has made it in itself. Along with this, some related things can surprise you, too. Let us know some mysterious facts about Kamrunag Temple that you may have yet to hear.

Complete History of Kamrunag Temple

According to belief, after winning the war of Mahabharata, the Pandavas were going towards the Himalayas carrying Ratnayaksha (who was hanged by Lord Krishna from the banner of his chariot during the Mahabharata war) in a box when they reached Nalsar. They heard a voice there requesting them to take that box to a secluded place. After that, the Pandavas go to Kamarhati with that box. Seeing a sheep herder there, Ratnayayakasha was so impressed that he requested to stay there. He told the Pandavas and the herdsman that he was born at this place and that the woman who gave birth to him used to worship snakes. He was born from her womb, along with nine sons.

Ratnayaksha further said that his mother used to keep him in a box. But one day, this box fell from the hands of a guest lady who came to their house, and all the snake babies fell into the fire. But Ratnayaksh hid on the banks of the lake to save his life. Later, his mother found him and named him Kamrunag.

According to belief, the lake was built in honour of the king of the Yakshas and has also been mentioned in the Mahabharata. Bhima, one of the Pandavas, built this lake. Yakshas are believed to be the celestial guardians of wealth hidden at various places on Earth. Based on this belief, people keep visiting this lake even today and consider it the abode of Yaksha. It is believed that all wishes have been fulfilled by offering gold and silver in this lake. The local people worship Kamrunag Devta as the presiding deity of rain. Hence, a temple was built near the lake to offer prayers to him. 

Kamrunag Temple History in Hindi

महाभारत के युद्ध की गाथा में एक कहानी आती है, बबरीक अथवा बबरू भान जिसे रत्न यक्ष के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, वह अपने समय का अजेय योद्धा था। उसकी भी इच्छा थी कि वह महाभारत के युद्ध में हिस्सा ले। जब उसने अपनी माता से युद्धभूमि में जाने की आज्ञा लेनी चाही तो मां ने एक शर्त पर आज्ञा दी कि वह उस सेना की ओर से लड़ेगा जो हार रही होगी।

जब इस बात का पता श्री कृष्ण को चला तो उन्होंने बबरीक की परीक्षा लेने की ठानी क्योंकि श्री कृष्ण को पता था हर हाल में हार तो कौरवों की ही होनी है। श्री कृष्ण ने ब्राह्मण का वेष धारण किया और बबरीक से मिलने जा पहुंचे। उसके तरकश में सिर्फ तीन तीर देख कर श्री कृष्ण ने ठिठोली की कि बस तीन ही बाण से युद्ध करोगे। तब बबरीक ने बताया कि यह एक ही बाण का प्रयोग करेगा और वह भी प्रहार करने के बाद वापस उसी के पास आ जाएगा। यदि तीनों बाणों का उपयोग किया तो तीनों लोकों में तबाही मच जाएगी।

श्री कृष्ण ने उसे चुनौती दी कि वह  सामने खड़े पीपल के पेड़ के सभी पत्तों को भेद के दिखाए। जैसे ही बबरीक ने बाण निकाला, कृष्ण ने एक पत्ता अपने पैर के नीचे दबा दिया। कुछ ही क्षणों में उस बाण ने सभी पत्ते भेद कर जैसे ही श्री कृष्ण के पैर की तरफ रुख किया तो श्री कृष्ण ने जल्दी से अपना पैर हटा दिया। अब श्री कृष्ण ने अपनी लीला रची और दान लेने की इच्छा जाहिर की। साथ ही वचन भी ले लिया कि वह जो भी मांगेंगे, बबरीक को देना पड़ेगा।

वचन प्राप्त करते ही श्री कृष्ण ने अपना असली रूप धारण किया तथा उस योद्धा का सिर मांग लिया। बबरीक ने एक इच्छा जाहिर की कि वह महाभारत का युद्ध देखना चाहता है तो श्री कृष्ण ने उसका कटा हुआ मस्तक, युद्ध भूमि में एक ऊंची जगह पर टांग दिया, जहां से वह युद्ध देख सके। कथा में वर्णन आता है कि बबरीक का सिर जिस तरफ भी घूम जाता था, वह सेना जीत हासिल करने लग जाती थी।

ये देख कर श्री कृष्ण ने उसका सिर पांडवों के खेमे की ओर कर दिया। पांडवों की जीत सुनिश्चित हुई। युद्ध की समाप्ति के बाद कृष्ण ने बबरीक को वरदान दिया कि तुम कलयुग में श्याम खाटू के रूप में पूजे जाओगे और तुम्हारा धड़ (कमर) कमरू के रूप में पूजनीय होगा। आज खाटू श्याम जी, राजस्थान के सीकर जिले में स्थित हैं और कमर (धड़) यहां पहाड़ी पर देव कमरुनाग के रूप में स्थित है। बाद में जब पांडव यहां से अपनी अंतिम यात्रा के दौरान गुजरे तो वह कमरू से मिलने के लिए रुके।

जब कमरु ने कहा कि उन्हें प्यास लगी है, तब भीम ने अपनी हथेली का वार धरती पर किया और वहां एक झील उभर गई, जो आज कमरुनाग झील के नाम से विख्यात है। पांडवों के पास जो भी गहने थे वो इस झील में फैंककर फूलों की घाटी की ओर प्रस्थान कर गए। आज भी यह परम्परा है, जो भी यहां आता है वह सोना-चांदी, गहने या सिक्के इस झील को अर्पित करता है।

यहां के पुजारी बताते हैं कि यह झील पाताल लोक तक गहरी है और इसमें कई अरब का खजाना समाहित है। कई बार चोरों ने इसे लूटने की कोशिश भी की। मगर जो भी इस नीयत से आया वह अंधा हो गया और कुछ भी हासिल न कर पाया। पुरानी मान्यताओं के अनुसार एक बार एक ब्रिटिश व्यक्ति ने इस झील से सोना निकालने की कोशिश की थी लेकिन वह इसमें नाकामयाब रहा और काफी बीमार हो गया।

कमरुनाग मंदिर में ठंड के दिनों में जाना काफी मुश्किल होता है। इस वक्त पूरा इलाका बर्फ की मोटी चादर से ढंक जाता है। ऐसे में यहां केवल अनुभवी ट्रैकर ही पहुंचते हैं। मंदिर का आकार काफी छोटा है लेकिन फिर यहां हर साल आने वाले भक्तों की तादाद बढ़ती ही जाती है। प्रभु कमरुनाग को बड़ा देव भी कहा जाता है तथा इनकी वर्षा के देवता के रूप में भी मान्यता है। सूखे की स्थिति में लोग कुल्लू, चच्योट, मंडी, बल्ह और करसोग आदि स्थानों से यहां आकर अच्छी वर्षा के लिए पूजा-अर्चना करते हैं।

Billions of treasure inside the Kamrunag Lake

It has been said that a treasure worth trillions of rupees is hidden inside Kamrunag Temple Lake, which no one has yet extracted. The lake has so many gold and silver ornaments that no one can even imagine it. Over time, immense wealth has accumulated inside the lake because of people’s beliefs and offerings of gold and silver. No one dares to explore the true wealth at the bottom of the lake.

Many people visit the site and reverently offer money to please the deities. However, the bottomless nature of Kamrunag  Temple Lake has remained a mystery for decades. According to several legends, thieves made several attempts to steal the lake of the underlying wealth several times. However, the local people believe that all these attempts proved futile. Surprisingly, a large amount of treasure has been hidden inside this lake. Despite this, there is no security system at this place. People believe that the God Kamrunag himself protects the lake.

Wishes Come True

The Kamrunag temple, located on the top of the hill, is the main attraction among the devotees. Devotees offer gold here according to their ability. It is believed that all people’s wishes have been fulfilled by providing gold and silver to Kamrunag. For this, people put money and jewellery in the lake. People have unwavering faith in Kamrunag. For this reason, according to experts, this lake is full of a mystery containing the treasure of billions.

Festival Celebration 

Every year, the Saranahuli fair is organized in the Kamrunag mandir. A big fair is organized at this place in June. Devotees believe Kamrunag gives his darshan on the 14th and 15th of June. During this, the enthusiasm of the devotees in Himachal is worth seeing. Whether childless couples wish to have a child or seek happiness and peace for their near and dear ones, every devotee reaches this place by walking for miles with some or the other wish in mind. People from far and wide offer currency, notes, diamonds, and jewels in the lake when their wishes get fulfilled. 

Kamrunag temple Weather

The best time to visit KamruNag Temple is in June. This is when a three-day fair is organized, and numerous pilgrims visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Kamrunag. The divine aura during this time is truly captivating and its weather kamrunag attracts the tourists to visit the temple.

How do I reach Kamrunag?

People frequently travel through the 6-kilometer mountain way to reach Kamrunag because there is no direct road. To reach areas near Kamrunag Temple Peak, take a cab from Mandi or Sunder Nagar. Walking from Rohanda or Chailchowk to the temple typically takes 3 to 4 hours. Other mediums to reach Kamrunag Temple from distant places are given below.

• By air: The nearest Airport is located at Bhuntar Airport District Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, at a distance of about 104 Km.
• By train: The nearest rail link is Joginder Nagar, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, about 101 km from Kamrunag Temple. Train passengers can get down at Joginder Nagar Railway Station. Private taxis are available from the railway station. 
• By road: Kamrunag Temple can be reached by road from Sundernagar to Rohanda, 35 km (by road), and then Rohanda to Kamrunag, 6 km (by foot). Mandi to Rohanda distance is 47 km.

Kamrunag temple Photos

Here are some photo galleries to visit the temple

Frequently Asked Question

Conclusion

The Temple of Dev Kamru Nag, also known as “Bada Deo Kamru Nag,” is dedicated to a deity revered as “The Lord of Rain.” It is situated on the peak of Kamru Hill, surrounded by a dense forest. The temple is located in Kamru Hill, Chailchowk, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. My journey to this beautiful temple began early in the morning at 5:30 with my relatives. It was a tribute to our beloved deity, Bada Deo Kamru Nag, organized by my older brother. We took a camper to cover most of the distance to Khunda Dhar, and from there, we walked for 30-40 minutes to reach the temple premises.

The temple is incredibly beautiful and eye-catching. In front of the temple, there is a lake. It is believed that if you donate anything to this lake with a true heart, your wish will be fulfilled. There are multiple known routes to cover the Kamrunag trek. The area is well connected by road for small vehicles such as travellers, campers, jeeps, Altos, and motorbikes. You can take a bus from Mandi (a district in Himachal Pradesh) bus stand to Chail Chowk, and from there, you can book a cab to drive you to Khunda Dhar.

Another option is trekking from Rohanda, which is a 6 km steep path to Kamrunag, taking about 3-4 hours to cover. Rohanda is also connected by road. Additionally, if you plan to visit Shikari Mata Temple, you can trek from there to Kamrunag temple premises. This route is covered with thick forest land, trees, wildlife, and grassland, offering a 360° view of the surrounding hills, valleys, and mountains. It is an easy trek but well worth the effort.