Himachal's Yulla Kanda: World's Tallest Krishna Temple, Mahabharata & Fortune Caps

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News18•05-12-2025, 19:16
Himachal's Yulla Kanda: World's Tallest Krishna Temple, Mahabharata & Fortune Caps
- •World's tallest Krishna temple located in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, at Yulla Kanda Lake, 12,778 feet above sea level.
- •Reaching the temple requires a 14 km trek, which is often covered in snow during winter.
- •Locals believe the temple was built by the Pandavas during their exile, connecting it to the Mahabharata.
- •Janmashtami celebrations include a unique ritual where Kinnauri caps are floated on the lake to predict fortune.
- •The best time to visit the temple is from May to November, accessible via bus from Delhi to Shimla, then local transport.
Why It Matters: It highlights a unique, high-altitude spiritual destination with ancient ties.
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