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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Shimla
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Mandi
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Kangra
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Kullu
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Masroor Temples, also referred to as Masroor Temples or Rock-cut Temples at Masroor, is an early 8th-century complex of rock-cut Hindu temples in the Kangra Valley of Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, India. The temples face northeast, towards the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Popularly known as the “Ajanta Ellora” of Himachal Pradesh, Masroor temple in Kangra district attracts people due to its remarkable monolithic rock cut temples. Masroor is situated approximately 38 km from Kangra town and it has 15 rock-cut temples beautifully carved in the Indo-Aryan style.
Detailed explanation-3: -Built in the shikhara (spire) style of architecture, the rock-cut temples are perched at a height of 2, 500 ft above sea level. The 14 temples of the complex have been cut from the outside but the central one from the inside. The main sanctum sanctorum houses idols of Lord Rama, Lord Lakshmana and Goddess Sita.