AT A GLANCE
| Devta Name/Local Name/Vedic Name | Nilkanth Mahadev |
| Type (Rishi, Nag, etc) | Shiv |
| Powering Divinity (Jogini) | Mahamai |
| Associated Devtas | Narayan, Jogni, Vir, Thaan, Mahamai, Chatu devata, Patal, Tuki Kabir |
| Annual Fair (attended by which other deity) | Jetha Virshu, Kapoo, Chacholi, Shahadi Jach, Vaisakhi, deokhel, Janamshtmi, Shavanhi jach, Dashahra, Bhauti, Phagli, Shivratri, Vishnu Sajla, Jamlu Solang and others |
| Dussehra Participation/Place | Kullu |
QUICK FACTS
| Location | Distance from Kullu | Directions | Stay Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bran, Gram Panchayat Bran | 28 km | Kullu-Bran | Home Stays at Bran |
HIGHLIGHTS
If a person sleeps in the temple near the devta his bed changes the directions during the night. Old style temple with wood and stone. Renovated in 1983. Rath is standing/straight. 8 Mohras. Main Mohra is of Neelkanth Mahadev. Kheer (in July/August) and Khichdi (January/February) is organised.
| 1.) Kaardaar – | ☎- |
| 2.) Goor- | ☎- |
| 3.) Priest/ ‘Pajiara’ – | ☎- |
| Social Media – | ☎- |
| 4.) Bhandari | ☎ |
| 5.) Kuthiala | ☎ |
| 6.) Ganthidaar | ☎ |
| 7.) Paalsara | ☎ |
| 8.) Kayath | ☎ |
| 9.) Banth | ☎ |
| 10.) Jathali | ☎ |
| 11.) Dhami | ☎ |
| 12.) Mohta | ☎ |
| 13.) Phoolahri | ☎ |
| 14.) Bausan/ Nagaari | ☎ |
| 15.) Karwal | ☎ |
| 16.) Jathera/Pogaldar | ☎ |
| 17.) Nashandar | ☎ |
| 18.) Naud | ☎ |
| 19.) Swangi | ☎ |
| 20.) Wari | ☎ |
| 21.) Badhei | ☎ |
| 22.) Sonar/Thathiaya | ☎ |
| 23.) Neehar | ☎ |
| 24.) Purohit | ☎ |
| 25.) Gayak | ☎ |
| 26.) Jamaani | ☎ |
| 27.) Bajantri | ☎ |
Devta Haariyan is the clan which follows the particular devta or devi – it can be a village or various villages or many parts of the district which follows the devta in functions, fair and festivals etc.
