Brij Raj Swami Temple

The Brij Raj Swami Temple is a historic Hindu temple located inside the Nurpur Fort in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Built in the 16th century by Raja Jagat Singh, it is renowned as one of the few temples where idols of Lord Krishna and Meera Bai are worshipped together. The temple features beautiful carvings depicting Krishna Leela and remains an active place of worship within the fort complex.

Visitors can explore this unique 16th-century temple situated within the historic Nurpur Fort complex. The temple houses idols of Lord Krishna and Meera Bai worshipped together, which is rare among Hindu temples. Visitors will see traditional architecture with intricate carvings depicting Krishna Leela scenes. The temple is surrounded by the ruins of the fort, offering views of the surrounding landscape and Dhauladhar mountain range.

Built in the 16th century by Raja Jagat Singh, who ruled from 1618-1646. Raja Jagat Singh brought the idols of Krishna and Meera Bai from Chittorgarh to Nurpur. The temple is part of the Nurpur Fort complex, originally known as Dhameri Fort, which dates back to the 10th century. The fort was destroyed by the British and later by an earthquake in 1905.

One of the very few temples in India where Lord Krishna and saint-poetess Meera Bai are worshipped together. The temple represents the Vaishnav tradition and the devotional legacy of Meera Bai, who dedicated her life to Lord Krishna. It holds special importance for devotees of Krishna and followers of Meera Bai's bhakti tradition.