AT A GLANCE
| Devta Name/Local Name/Vedic Name | Dakshin Mahadev/ Khreudi Mahadev |
| Type (Rishi, Nag, etc) | Shiv |
| Powering Divinity (Jogini) | Jogni Kali |
| Associated Devtas | Devi Ambika |
| Annual Fair (attended by which other deity) | Kaw Chhat mela in Bhadon (August/September) Chandi Devi and Bhadrakal attend the festivals |
| Dussehra Participation/Place | No |
QUICK FACTS
| Location | Distance from Kullu | Directions | Stay Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nirmand Gram Panchayat Nirmand | 181 km | Kullu-Aut-Banjar-Jalori Pass-Ani-Nirmand | Hotels and Rest Houses at Nirmand |
HIGHLIGHTS
The devta is named as Dakshini Mahadev i.e. Mahadev from the South, because it is told that it was brought from Kanchipuram in southern India. Its temple also is situated in the southern side of Nirmand village, named Dhanaka, the locality of the Brahmins of Bharadwaj clan, whose forefathers brought the devta. The devta has five mohras.
| 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.
