Lutru Mahadev Temple 
Lutru Mahadev Temple Arki Solan Himachal Pradesh

Lutru Mahadev Temple

Lord Shiva has innumerable forms and he has many temple too. One of them is the ancient temple lutru mahadev temple. This temple is famous for the vines of Lord Shiva. The temple here is situated on a beautiful hill 4 kms high from Arki of solan district. This temple is built in a huge cave which is about 61 feet in length and 31 feet in width. This temple was built by the king of the princely state of Baghal in 1621 AD.

There is a Shivling Inside the cave. There is a circular area just above the cave. The sun rays fall directly on the Shivling from that circular hole. The special thing is that in this temple devotees offer cigarettes filled with cannabis along with fruits and flowers to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the sound of om is heard here at 4:00am on the day of Sankranti. Even today on the day of sankranti milk flows from the hair of Lord Shiva. Devotees come here from far and wide to see this.

Arki is about 57 kms from solan city Lutru Mahadev Temple is situated at a distance of 4 kms from Arki. Arki is located at a distance of about 38 kms from Shimla the capital of himachal pradesh.

Lutru Mahadev Cave FAQs?

Best Time to visit Lutru Mahadev Temple?

The Best time to visit Jatoli Shiv Mandir throughout the year.

Places to visit near Lutru Mahadev Cave?

Ramshehar Fort Sesort, Shiv Tandav Gufa, Gambhar pul, Solan Mall Road, Shoolini Mata Temple, Shiv Dhank, Barog, The Menri Monastery Dolanji, Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park, Karol Ka Tiba, Sadhupul, Chail.

How far is Lutru Mahadev Temple from Solan?

The journey by road from Solan to Lutru Mahadev Temple 57 km takes approximately 1.5 hours.

How far is Lutru Mahadev Cave from Shimla?

The journey by road from Shimla to Lutru Mahadev Temple 41 km takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Distance from Chandigarh to Lutru Mahadev Gufa Temple?

The distance, by road, from Chandigarh to Lutru Mahadev Temple is 86 km and roughly it takes 2 to 3 hours of journey time.

When is Lutru Mahadev Temple open?

Lutru Mahadev Temple is Always open.

Weather Conditions:

The climate in Lutru Mahadev Temple is mainly cool during winters and warm during summer. Tempratures typically range from -4°C to 40° C over the course of the year. the average temperature during winter is between -1 and 10 and between 19 and 40 in summer.

How to Reach Lutru Mahadev Cave Temple?

Lutru Mahadev Temple by Road:

Lutru Mahadev Temple connected by road from Solan, Shimla, Chandigarh. it is 57 km far from Solan, 41 km far from Shimla and 86 Km from Chandigarh.

Lutru Mahadev Temple by Air:

The nearest airport is Shimla Airport and it is situated at Jubbar hatti and about 39 km away. Shimla Airport is a small airport and 23 kilometres from the city. Regular flights to Delhi operate from the airport. The nearest major airport is Chandigarh Airport and about 111 km away.

Lutru Mahadev Temple by Railway:

Shimla railway station is the nearest narrow gauge railway station. The train is known as Kalka-Shimla railway. The scenic Kalka Shimla Railway, is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for the steepest rise in altitude in a distance of 96 km. On 8 July 2008, the Kalka–Shimla Railway was listed as the World Heritage Site. The major wide guage station is Kalka railway station and has daily departures to major cities of India.