The short answer
Raghunathji Temple (Tedha Mandir): what visitors should know first
A reasonable 30-minute stop on the way to or from Jwalamukhi. It is about 5 km away, the building leans after the 1905 earthquake and visitors are few. Confirm the exact location and access with your driver, as sources spell the name differently.
Useful facts
Raghunathji Temple (Tedha Mandir) facts at a glance
- Location
- About 5 km from Jwalamukhi
- Experience type
- Small leaning temple
- Known for
- Tilt after the 1905 earthquake
- Tradition
- Said to have been first built by the Pandavas
- Time needed
- About 30 minutes
Why it matters
Why Raghunathji Temple (Tedha Mandir) is worth your time
The 1905 Kangra earthquake reshaped the valley, flattening towns and temples. Most of what you see in the district was rebuilt, but a few structures still show the damage, and this leaning temple is one of them.
A traveller's account also says the first temple here was built by the Pandavas, a tradition rather than a recorded fact. Whether or not that is true, the temple gives a human scale to the valley's history and shows how tied the region is to the stories it tells about itself.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The tilt
The building leans noticeably, a mark of the 1905 earthquake.
- 02
A quiet stop
Few visitors and no queue.
- 03
The Pandava tradition
A local story attributes the first temple to the Pandavas.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ask your driver to take you to the Raghunathji temple, which a travel account places about 5 km from Jwalamukhi and which is popularly called the leaning or 'Tera' mandir. Names and spellings vary, so use the full name when you ask.
The building tilts, a result of the 1905 earthquake that damaged much of Kangra district. Walk around it and look at the angle from different sides. If a priest is present, ask for the story of the temple.
It is a calm place to stop, with few visitors. Combine it with the Ashtabhuja temple on the same outing and keep the schedule light.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Use the full temple name when asking
- Go by taxi
- Dress modestly
- Confirm access locally
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- About 5 km from the Jwalamukhi temple
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon, outside festival weeks
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Short walking from the road, but expect some steps and uneven ground. Quiet and uncrowded, which helps.
- Tickets and access
- No ticket is known. Dress modestly and ask before photographing inside. Timings are not published, so confirm locally.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Short walking from the road, but expect some steps and uneven ground. Quiet and uncrowded, which helps.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Why does it lean?
A travel account attributes the tilt to the 1905 earthquake.
How far is it?
About 5 km from Jwalamukhi.
Is it worth a special trip?
No. Treat it as a short stop on a wider temple outing.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
