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Shakti Devi Temple, Chhatrari
Shakti Devi Temple at Chhatrari, also spelt Chatrari, is an 8th-century wooden temple about 48 km from Chamba, with an Ashtadhatu idol and mountain views.
What it is
The Shakti Devi Temple at Chhatrari, also spelt Chatrari, is an 8th-century wooden temple built under Meru Verman, up the valley from Chamba. The idol is cast in Ashtadhatu, eight metals, and is the focus of the shrine. It is the furthest stop in our Chamba plans and the one most people remember.
Photos: Ms Sarah Welch (CC0) · Harvinder Chandigarh (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Harvinder Chandigarh (CC BY-SA 4.0) — via Wikimedia Commons, resized.
Getting there
By road it is about 48 km from Chamba, roughly 99 minutes each way, on a mountain road. That makes it a full day out, which is how the two-day plan uses it.
The visit
The courtyard is paved and open, with the shrines around it roofed in slate and red. Wood carving runs along the entrance and under the eaves. Snow peaks show behind the valley on a clear day.
When to go
Clear spring and autumn days give the mountain views; the monsoon makes the road slower. See when to visit Chamba.
Around it
Nothing else of ours is on this stretch, so pair it with the old town the day before: Champavati Temple and the Lakshmi Narayan temples.
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Questions people ask
How old is Shakti Devi Temple at Chhatrari?
It dates from the 8th century and was built under Meru Verman. The idol is cast in Ashtadhatu, which means eight metals, and is the focus of the shrine. The wooden carving at the entrance and under the eaves is the other thing to look at.
How far is Chhatrari from Chamba?
It is about 48 km by road, roughly 99 minutes each way. That makes it a full day out from Chamba, so our two-day plan gives it the whole second day, with an early start from town and a return before dark.
How do you spell Chhatrari?
Both Chhatrari and Chatrari are used, and they are the same village and the same temple. We use Chhatrari for the village and write Chatrari where the map database spells it that way, so searching either spelling should find this page.