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Sarahan
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Sarahan
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Overview
Sarahan is a small town in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is the site of the Bhimakali Temple, originally known as Bhimadevi Temple, dedicated to the mother goddess Bhimakali, presiding deity of the rulers of the former Bushahr State. The temple is situated about 170 kilometres from Shimla and is one of the 51 Shakta pithas. Seven kilometers below Sarahan is the river Satluj. Sarahan Bushahr was the summer capital of Bushahr kingdom, with Rampur Bushahr considered the winter capital.
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Geography
Sarahan is located at . It has an average elevation of 2,313 metres (7,589 feet). From November to March, the region receives moderate to heavy snowfall with intermittent rainfall. The temperature ranges from 7 ˚C to -11 ˚C. From April to July the summer season has temperatures between 10 ˚C to 28 ˚C. From August to October, the region receives moderate rainfall.
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