Mandi is a major commercial hub of Himachal Pradesh and is also well known tourist destination. The city is situated on the bank of River Beas and houses several temples and people visits this place to witness the unique and distinct architecture of these temples. The city is a heritage destination of Indian for its ancient and beautiful temples. There are about 300 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Kali, among which, about 81 temples are the oldest ones made of stone with elaborate carvings. Some of the temples in the city are Panchvaktra Temple, Ardhnareshwar Temple and Triloknath Temple and the city celebrates the festival of Shivratri with fervor and grandeur.