Shikari Devi Temple
| Shikari Devi Temple | |
|---|---|
शिकारी देवी मन्दिर | |
Shikari Devi Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mandi |
| Deity | Durga |
| Festival | Navratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Shikari Devi Sanctuary, Shikari Peak, Janjheli, Karsog |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location in Himachal Pradesh Shikari Devi Temple (India) | |
| Coordinates | 31°28′43″N 77°09′56″E / 31.478716°N 77.165572°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Pandavas on their exile during Mahabharata |
| Established | original structure: Ancient (unknown) |
| Specifications | |
| Elevation | 3,332.6 m (10,934 ft) |
Shikari Devi Temple is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Durga in the form of Hunter's Goddess (in Hindi: Shikari Devi). The temple is located above 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Sanarli in Karsog valley and at the same distance from Janjheli which is on the other side of the hill, through steep road to the temple in Mandi district of the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is believed that the temple was established by the Pandavas during their exile at the time of Mahabharata.