AT A GLANCE
| Devta Name/Local Name/Vedic Name | Parashar Rishi / Padasar |
| Type (Rishi, Nag, etc) | Rishi |
| Powering Divinity (Jogini) | Solah Surgani |
| Associated Devtas | Panchveer Kareri, Bari Kamla |
| Annual Fair (Attended by which other deity) | Local Fairs and festivals are celebrated on July/Aug. & March/April |
| Dussehra Participation/Place | No |
QUICK FACTS
| Location | Distance from Kullu | Directions | Stay Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamand | 14-km. | Kullu-Kolibehar-Kamand | Dev Sadan, Home Stay, Hotels, Rest House at Kullu |
HIGHLIGHTS
Parashar is the main deity of Maharaja Kothi in Kullu and is laso known as bada deo.The other gods of Maharaja kothi like Narayan of Buwai and Lot, Veer Kaila of Khalogi, Veer Baradhi of Kareri, Veer Kaila of Prakshi, Sharpal Devta, Bonsu Devta, Rupnu Pal of Paha call him ‘Dadu’ (Grandfather). There are three ponds of Parashar where ladies are not allowed. One can enter the temple only after taking the bath. The devta does not allow – cigarettes, tobacco and other intoxicants, shoes etc. in the 200mtrs. of the premises of the temple. Violators are punished by the devta.
| 1.) Kaardaar – | ☎- |
| 2.) Goor- | ☎- |
| 3.) Priest/ ‘Pajiara’ – | ☎- |
| Social Media – | ☎- |
| 4.) Bhandari | ☎ |
| 5.) Kuthiala | ☎ |
| 6.) Ganthidaar | ☎ |
| 7.) Paalsara | ☎ |
| 8.) Kayath | ☎ |
| 9.) Banth | ☎ |
| 10.) Jathali | ☎ |
| 11.) Dhami | ☎ |
| 12.) Mohta | ☎ |
| 13.) Phoolahri | ☎ |
| 14.) Bausan/ Nagaari | ☎ |
| 15.) Karwal | ☎ |
| 16.) Jathera/Pogaldar | ☎ |
| 17.) Nashandar | ☎ |
| 18.) Naud | ☎ |
| 19.) Swangi | ☎ |
| 20.) Wari | ☎ |
| 21.) Badhei | ☎ |
| 22.) Sonar/Thathiaya | ☎ |
| 23.) Neehar | ☎ |
| 24.) Purohit | ☎ |
| 25.) Gayak | ☎ |
| 26.) Jamaani | ☎ |
| 27.) Bajantri | ☎ |
Devta Haariyan is the clan which follows the particular devta or devi – it can be a village or various villages or many parts of the district which follows the devta in functions, fair and festivals etc.
