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Bijjat Maharaj Temple

Bijjat Maharaj Temple is located on the Chaupal-Sarahan road at Sarahan. The Temple is dedicated to Bijjat Devta, Lord Bijjat is the chief Deity of this area and is worshipped in Bijjat Devta Temple by the people of Sarahan and nearby villages. The temple is the ancient temple of Bijjat Devta built in 11th century.Temple is included in the Archaeological Survey of India list of ancient temple in Chaupal circle, Himachal Pradesh.

About Bijjat Devta
Bijjat Devta is a chief deity of Hambhal Valley in Chaupal, Sirmour and chakrata in Uttarakhand. Bijjat Devta is a little brother of Shirgul Maharaj. Twin Temple of Bijjat Maharaj is a most famous Temple in Himachal. Bijjat Devta known as "God Of Lightning". Bijjat Maharaj have 2100 small and big temples, Bijjat Maharaj is a richest Devta of Himachal Pradesh approximately property is 355 crore.

Sarahan
Sarahan is a most beautiful village in Chaupal. Sarahan is a village of Bijjat Maharaj. The village is situated at an altitude of 2320 above sea level on the Chaupal-Sarahan road at Chaupal. Sarahan is 26km from Chaupal and 136km from Shimla.

Accommodation
forest Rest House is the reasonable and comfortable accommodation option at Sarahan. It has five comfortable rooms and a dormitory. The accommodation facility is also available in the premises of temple.

Accessibility
The Bijjat Maharaj Temple is about 136 km from Shimla via Chaupal. It takes about seven hours from this route. The road is narrow and not good during rainy season. The Nearest airport is the Jubarhatti Airport, Shimla. The Nearest Railway terminus is also at Shimla.

Climate
In winter, the temperature can hover around freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is pleasant and cottons / light woolens are suggested. Churdhar receives heavy snowfall in winter season. Temp in Winnter:−10 °C (14.0 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F) Temp in Summer:20 °C (68 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F)

Season
Round the year