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Places To Visit In Arki
Arki Fort
This fort was built by Rana Prithvi Singh and has now been turned into a heritage hotel. It has history full of bloodshed and has witnessed battles where the Gurkhas had displayed great valour and bravery.
This fort was built with a blend of Rajput and Mughlai styles of architecture and has is also influenced by Rajasthani aesthetics. Adorned with beautiful paintings which speak volumes of the Pahari style of art, the Arki Fort is the most eminent tourist spot in this town.
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Arki Palace
This palace, located on the western bit of Himalayas, houses countless paintings, frescos, sculptures, arms and artifacts. The palace is known for the wall painting of Kalidasa's Kumarasambhava as well as many imprints of the Baghal dynasty.
Also browse through the frescos done in Arki Kalam style as well as paintings based on folklores and inscriptions from Puranas. One can also get a view of the entire city from the palace
Bhadrakali Temple, Arki
Constructed in the Shikhara style of architecture, the Bhadrakali Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. This temple is also considered to be one of the Shaktipeeths of the state of Himachal Pradesh.
City Shopping
Arki does not have too many places for your shopping spree but the nearby Shimla offers countless options.
Diwan-i-Khaas
Built by Ram Shara Singh, the Diwan-i-Khas or Audience Hall is a glorious building which houses paintings and frescos of myriad styles like the Rajasthani, Kullu, Kangra and Arki forms of art.
This astonishing juxtaposition of paintings in such varied forms is overwhelming, which makes this place a must-visit for all tourists. These paintings capture a wide variety of emotions and situations with utmost brilliance which serve as true testimonies of the art culture of Arki.
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Durga Temple
This temple devoted to Goddess Durga is a specimen of Shikhara style of architecture and a hub of much color and festivity during the Navratri when an annual fair is organized by the temple.
Laxminarayan Temple
This temple is 1000 years old and is one of the very few temples which were not destroyed by the invading Muslims during the medieval periods.
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Narasimhan, this temple adorns beautiful sculptures and figurines which boast of artistic finesse.
Luturu Mahadev Temple
Situated atop a hillock in the most rugged and inhospitable of terrains, the Luturu Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by the Raja of Bhagal in the year 1621.
It is said that the King had a dream that Lord Shiva himself asked him to build the temple. The architecture of this temple is influenced by the Shikhara Style and is a quintessential example of structures standing through the test of time.
Shakhni Mahadev Temple
This is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and built in accordance with the Shikhara style of architecture. The area is also blessed with sceneries and views from the upper ranges of Himalayas.
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