Nestled high in the Tirthan Valley of Himachal Pradesh, the temple of Goddess Kurukulla in the village of Kotla (Banjar Valley) is a remarkable spiritual destination deeply embedded in the Himalayan Siddha-tradition. The temple stands as a living link to the ancient tantric lineage of the Kaulantak Peeth, where the Goddess is worshipped as the Kula Devi — the supreme feminine power who manifested for the reception of Tantric knowledge.


Beyond its natural beauty, the site is distinguished by its rich ritual culture: the temple upholds rare forms of worship including the “Deva Ratha” (divine chariot-palanquin) of Kurukulla, traditional female shamans (Bhāravīs) who carry the living legacy of the Goddess’s healing and esoteric practices, and a remarkable union of folk and tantric traditions unique to this valley.
Kula Devi
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Accessed via a link road from NH-21 near the Aut Tunnel, the journey to the temple itself becomes a pilgrimage through wooded slopes and mountain vistas — reminding visitors that this isn’t just a temple, but a portal into a living Himalayan spiritual ecosystem.
Kula Devi

Thus, the Kurukulla Temple at Kotla is much more than a scenic Himalayan sanctuary — it is a vibrant centre of spiritual heritage, mystery and devotion, inviting those drawn not only by the beauty of the valley but by the deeper call of the Goddess.