Category:Mahasu Devta Temple

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<nowiki>Mahasu Devta Temple, Hanol; महासू देवता मंदिर, हणोल; Μαχάσου Ντέβτα; معبد مهاسو ديفتا; Tempel in Indien; Oldest temple site of Jaunsari religious tradition in central Himalayas, India; bâtiment en Inde; будівля в Індії; Ινδουιστικός ναός; Temple sacred to Mahasu; Four Mahasu brothers temple</nowiki>
Mahasu Devta Temple, Hanol 
Oldest temple site of Jaunsari religious tradition in central Himalayas, India
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LocationDehradun district, Garhwal division, Uttarakhand, India
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Map30° 58′ 16.6″ N, 77° 55′ 40″ E
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The Mahasu Devta temple in Hanol is among the most prominent of Mahasu Devta temples found in western Uttarakhand and southeastern Himachal Pradesh. The temple at Hanol is the oldest known site of the Jaunsari religious tradition. Jaunsars are a protected tribal group with distinct folklores and culture who also celebrate some of the festivals and traditions of Hinduism.

The Mahasu Devta temple in Hanol is located on the Tons river banks in Dehradun district. The temple is dedicated to four godly brothers—Pavasik, Botha, Vasik, and Chalda, who are revered as the spiritual kings and the Mahasu Devta. The temple has a notable Kath–Koni architecture (kothi, castle) . Built from stone and wood, the site hosts festivals, fairs and community events. The temple is an Archaeological Survey of India protected national monument.

This is a category about ASI monument number
N-UT-32.

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