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Newsindia Live, Digital Desk: Spiritual Journey: Whenever there is talk of Lord Krishna’s temples, then Mathura and Vrindavan often come to mind. But there is also a Krishna temple in India which is located in the Kinnaur district in the lap of the Himalayas and has the distinction of being the highest Krishna temple in the world. This temple is famous as Yulla Kanda and is considered one of the holiest and spiritual places in Devbhoomi Himachal Pradesh. This amazing temple is built in the middle of a holy lake which is surrounded by snow -covered peaks. The calm and divine atmosphere here presents a unique confluence of nature and faith. It is believed that this holy lake was built by the Pandavas during his unknown and after building the lake, he established a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna along the banks of it. Reaching this temple is an unforgettable experience. To reach here, a trek has to be done from the Yulla Khas village of Kinnaur which passes through dense forests, beautiful springs and lush green meadows. This journey can be physically challenging, but when reaching the temple, the spiritual peace and the panoramic view of the Himalayas eradicate all the fatigue. The festival of Janmashtami in Yulla Kanda is celebrated with great enthusiasm. This tradition was started by King Kehri Singh of the princely state of Bushahar, on this occasion, devotees gather here from Shimla, Kinnaur and the surrounding valleys, perform bhajan-kirtan and orbit the lake so that their sins can be destroyed. A unique tradition is also associated with this place, which is called ‘Floating Cap’ ritual, the devotee leaves his traditional kinnuri cap. It is believed that if the cap reaches the other edge without immersed, the coming year will be full of peace, happiness and fortunate. But if the cap is submerged, it is considered a warning for the future. This temple is not just a place of worship, but also a symbol of brotherhood and unity, where people of any religion or caste can come and pray.
