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Goddess Bhimakali :
Goddess Bhimakali is located on the second floor along with other deities including an image of Buddha. All 9 avatars of Devi are present here in the form of idols including a prominent one of Chamunda. The small mask-like metal crafted figurines along with the main idols intrigued me. The priest told me these are Kuldevatas of the queen who married into the royal family of Bushahr. How equitable society would have been then. When not only the girls would continue to pursue their faith after marriage but their faith would also be seamlessly assimilated into their adopted family.
Unique Architecture of Temple :
The Bhimakali temple is unique in its architecture. Even across Kinnaur and rest of Himachal Pradesh. I did not find a temple that looked anywhere close to this temple. I would later learn that this was a directive. That no other building or temple can be built in the same fashion. It seems everyone followed. This can be a way to give a unique identity to the deity. Or this could be a height of reverence for her. From the windows of the top floor of the temple, you see a lovely view of the hills around. Especially the view of Shrikhand range. I felt as if the best view from this place has been reserved for the goddess Bhimakali. And her devotees who pay her a visit.