Shivala Veer Bhan Temple

It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most famous religious sites in the city. This Shivala was established by the great ascetic legitimate Raj Khami (Physician or Vaidya) Shri Veerbhan Ji Maharaj in the year 1841 AD. He was a competent scholar of Sanskrit and in his time used to give free Sanskrit education to the students.

There is a belief of the establishment of eleven Rudas and the twelve Jyotirlingas along with Someshwar Mahadev. Along with this, there is also the establishment of Nav Durga idols and the establishment of Pawan Putra Shri Hanuman ji and the tomb of Shri Veer Bhan Ji Maharaj.

                                                                     Tomb of Shri Veer Bhan Ji Maharaj

The temple is also known for its beautiful Kangra-style paintings on the walls and ceilings. These paintings depict stories and scenes from Lord Shiva and other Hindu deities.

Once Maharaja Sher Singh came to Vaidya Veerbhan ji to get medicine. After taking that medicine, his wife became healthy and the Maharaja made Vaidya Veerbhan ji the chief physician of his palace.

Vaidya Veerbhan ji took help from Maharaja Sher Singh for the establishment of the temple. After the establishment of the temple, Vaidya Veerbhan ji started worshiping in the temple.

Shri Veer Bhan Ji Maharaj was given the title of alloy by Maharaja Sher Singh Ji, son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji, this is an ancient Siddha Shiva place based on Vastu Shastra.