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Raja
Dip Prakash built the temple in 1573. It is situated at a distance of
17-kms from Nahan and 6-kms from Kala-Amb, the gateway to Nahan from
Haryana. Trilokpur is a place of great religious importance. The temple of
the goddess Mahamaya Bala Sundri is very famous and attracts lakhs of
pilgrims from all over Northern India, especially from
Haryana and
Himachal .
A fair is held twice an year during the Navratras in April and October
when a large number of devotees visit this temple and pay their respects
to the goddess. This place is approachable by bus and taxi.
It is 41 km from Dharamsala
and can be approached by road. The natural cave temple of Trilokpur
contains a stalactite and stalagamite (Calcium Carbonate in the form of a
large icicle hanging from the roof of the cave) dedicated to Shiva. High
on the ridge of the cave are the ruins of a palace and baradari (audience
hall) of Lehna Singh Majitha, Governor of Kangra Hills during the Sikh
rule. A small cafe is run by HPTDC for the convenience of the visitors.
THE LEGEND OF BALA SUNDARI TEMPLE
According to a local belief, there was a fierce battle between the local
Rajput and the enemies of Ghulam Quadir Rahilla, a Mughal General. Just at
a stage when the Rajput army was facing an imminent defeat a woman
appeared on the scene and turned the humiliating defeat of the Rajputs
into a glorious victory. The temple was therefore built to commemorate the
victory of Rajputs over their enemies.