RENUKA LAKE

Renuke lake is connected by road and lies in Sirmour district. It is 123 km from Parwanoo, 60 km from Paonta Sahib amd 37 km from Nahan. With a circumference of 3214 m, Renuka lake is the largest natural lake in Himachal. It is shaped like a sleeping women. Renuka was killed by her own son, the legendary Parsu Ram, in obedience to the orders of his father-the sage Jamadagni. After the deed was done, lake Renuka was formed surrounded by stepped fields of golden corn. Today the myth is brought to the fore when, each year in November, a fair is held to celebrate the immortality of Renuka and her son. The key-notes of the colourful fair are the festivity and devotional exuberance.

In the vicinity of the Renuka Lake, there exists another Lake named as Parshurama Lake. Both the Lakes have temple built around them and the main temple is dedicated to goddess Renuka. The eighteen century old temple of Renukaji is believed to have constructed by overnight. Every year hundreds and thousands of tourists throng to the lake to witness the importance of this century old temple.

   
   

Renuka Lake is well connected via road to Delhi (335 km), Paonta Sahib (60 km) and Nahan (37 km). Tourists can get taxis and buses from Renukaji to all the major places of Himachal Pradesh and India.

 
 
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