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Stone Kumbh

Stone Kumbh temple stands in the hamlet of Janedghat, Himachal Pradesh, a modest stone shrine serving the spiritual needs of its mountain community.

॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Stone Kumbh is a Hindu temple located in Janedghat, a small hamlet nestled in the foothills of Himachal Pradesh. The temple takes its name from its distinctive stone construction, characteristic of the region's architectural vernacular. Like many village temples throughout the Himalayan regions of northern India, Stone Kumbh functions as a focal point for worship and community gathering among local residents. The temple reflects the enduring tradition of stone-built shrines that dot the villages and hamlets of Himachal Pradesh, where local artisans and devotees have long maintained places of worship using locally quarried materials and time-honored building methods. While sparse in monumental scale, the temple carries significance within its immediate locality as a space where villagers maintain their daily and seasonal religious observances. The structure itself represents the continuity of Hindu temple architecture adapted to the geography and resources of the Himalayan foothills.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

Every wick lit, every offering made at Stone Kumbh, joins a river of devotion that flows through every heart that has ever sought refuge in Hindu Devotion.

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Stone Kumbh

Stone Kumbh temple stands in the hamlet of Janedghat, Himachal Pradesh, a modest stone shrine serving the spiritual needs of its mountain community.

Stone Kumbh is a Hindu temple located in Janedghat, a small hamlet nestled in the foothills of Himachal Pradesh. The temple takes its name from its distinctive stone construction, characteristic of the region's architectural vernacular. Like many village temples throughout the Himalayan regions of northern India, Stone Kumbh functions as a focal point for worship and community gathering among local residents. The temple reflects the enduring tradition of stone-built shrines that dot the villages and hamlets of Himachal Pradesh, where local artisans and devotees have long maintained places of worship using locally quarried materials and time-honored building methods. While sparse in monumental scale, the temple carries significance within its immediate locality as a space where villagers maintain their daily and seasonal religious observances. The structure itself represents the continuity of Hindu temple architecture adapted to the geography and resources of the Himalayan foothills.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
Blessings

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 04:30 AMSuprabhatamAwakening of the Lord with vedic hymns
  • 07:00 AMTomala SevaOffering of fresh tulsi & flower garlands
  • 11:30 AMRajbhog AartiMidday bhog and naivedyam
  • 04:00 PMUtthapan DarshanReawakening after the afternoon rest
  • 07:00 PMSandhya AartiTwilight worship with conch and bell
  • 09:00 PMShayan AartiFinal blessing — sanctum closes for the night

Plan Your Visit

Reach the Sanctum

Address: Himachal Pradesh, India

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