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Pleasant
Carved in deodar
Chhattri
Seraj woodcarving at its finest, at the Magru Mahadev temple.
- Thunag
- April–June and September–November. Mid-August for the fair.
- Half day, or one night
Quick Facts
Know before you go
- Valley / District Thunag
- Best Time April–June and September–November. Mid-August for the fair.
- Ideal Duration Half day, or one night
- Climate Temperate
- Road Access Motorable
- Area Thunag tehsil, Mandi
Overview
About Chhattri
Chhattri (also spelled Chhatri) is a village in Thunag tehsil, Seraj, Mandi. It is known for the wooden Magru Mahadev temple, which combines a pagoda with a mandap. The sanctum walls are Kath-Kuni masonry and rise as a three-tiered pagoda. The mandap is carved throughout with episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata (hpmandi.com). A five-day Chhatri Mela is held every year from about 16 to 20 August, with local deities and folk singers.
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Things to Do
Experiences that define this place
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Magru Mahadev temple
See the carved mandap and domed ceiling
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Chhatri Mela
A five-day fair in mid-August with local deities
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Village walk
Seraj wooden houses
Best Time to Visit
Seasons at a glance
Monsoon
The fair is held in the monsoon, so expect rain and check the roads
Autumn
Clear
Winter
Cold
Travel tips
Combine with Janjehli or Shikari Devi on a Seraj circuit.
How to Reach
Getting there
By Train
No practical railhead nearby
By Air
Bhuntar or Shimla
Travel Tips
Plan smarter, travel lighter
- Clothing
- Modest dress for the temple. Layers.
- Cash Availability
- Carry cash
- Emergency Contact
- 112 / 108
Good to know
- Ask a local for temple timings
- Do not miss the carved mandap ceiling
Responsible tourism
Ask before photographing inside the temple. Do not touch the carvings.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Chhattri famous for?
The wooden Magru Mahadev temple, with detailed carvings from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
When is the Chhatri fair?
Every year in August, around the 16th to the 20th, as reported by ETV Bharat.
Which district is Chhattri in?
Mandi district, in Thunag tehsil of the Seraj region.
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