Manu Temple Overview

Manu Temple in Old Manali is the world’s only shrine dedicated to Sage Manu, the progenitor of humanity in Hindu mythology who survived a great deluge.
Built in traditional pagoda-style architecture with intricate wooden carvings, it features a multi-tiered roof reminiscent of Nepalese shrines amid deodar forests.
Renovated in 1992 with marble floors and vaulted ceilings, it houses ancient idols discovered nearby, offering serene valley views.
Legends say Manu meditated here post-flood to repopulate the earth, drawing spiritual seekers to its peaceful riverside location.

Brief History
Sage Manu, revered as humanity’s progenitor in Hindu mythology, survived a great deluge warned by Vishnu’s Matsya avatar—a tiny fish that grew enormous and guided him to build an ark with his family, seeds, and animals.
After the floodwaters receded, Manu landed in Manali (derived from “Manu-Alaya,” his abode), meditating at the temple site to repopulate the earth, as detailed in the Matsya Purana.
This unique shrine honors him as the first man and author of Manusmriti, drawing pilgrims to its serene spot where he stepped ashore post-deluge.
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