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Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · 31.7118°, 76.9319°
A slate-roofed shrine built over a deep well on the bank of the Beas at Mandi, honouring the princess Mandarava. It is venerated by Tibetan Buddhists and Hindus alike, linking the town to the Padmasambhava tradition centred on nearby Rewalsar.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
Legend says the king condemned Mandarava and Padmasambhava to a seven-day fire, and when the smoke cleared a lake had formed with a lotus at its centre, convincing the king of the master's power.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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