Kamrunag Lake

Kamrunag Lake is a high-altitude natural lake situated at 3,334 meters above sea level in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The lake is renowned for its scenic beauty and religious significance, featuring a temple dedicated to Kamrunag Devta on its banks. Accessible via a steep 6-kilometer trek from Rohanda village, the site offers panoramic views of the Dhauladhar Range and Balh Valley.

Visitors can expect a challenging trek through mountainous terrain and forests to reach the sacred lake and temple. The site features a stone idol of Kamrunag Devta and a deep lake where devotees offer gold, silver, coins, and currency notes. The surroundings provide stunning views of the Dhauladhar Range and Balh Valley, with a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere.

The lake's name is derived from legends in the Mahabharata. It is believed that Kamrunag was originally Ratan Yaksha, a self-learned warrior who practiced before Lord Vishnu's idol. The deity is associated with Barbarika, son of Ghatotkacha, whose head was granted divine powers after the Mahabharata war.

Kamrunag Devta is worshipped as the Rain God and a guardian deity across Mandi district. The lake holds enormous religious significance, with devotees offering gold, silver, coins, and currency notes to fulfill wishes. A congregation is held annually, and the deity is believed to appear every year in June.