Hatkoti Temple -  The Hatkoti Temple is located in the Jubbal (Shimal ) of Himachal Pradesh.It is  situated on the banks of the Pabbar River and surrounded by lush green hills. It is 102 km away from Shill. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Durga, known here as Hateshwari. The temples are made of stone and quite unusual than any other temples of this region. The temples also boast of five idols, which ideally represent the five Pandava brothers of the Mahabharata period. These idols are arranged in accordance to their size with the first one being the largest.

According to the history, Hatkoti temples date back to the period between the sixth to the ninth century, the Gupta period in Indian history. The temples reflect the beautiful architecture of that era. The architecture and design of Hatkoti Temple was originally in the classical Shikhara or tower style. The Shikhara style -represents ancient structures that are conical or narrow at the top and have a wide base at the bottom. The walls of the temples are carved with ornate sculptures and speak volumes of the architectural designs of the eras in which they were created.Two charming mountain streams Bishkulti and Raanvati joins the Jabbar River in Hatkoti. This confluence is also a great place of pilgrimage.
A fair is held at the temple every year in the month of April. During the fair, the devotees offer rice and homegrown walnuts to the Goddess Durga. It is believed that these offerings please the Devi. Hatkoti Temples are best visited between the months of April-October.

As we know Himachal Pradesh is a state of God and Godess & Hatkoti is one of them. The interior walls and roof of the temple have also been designed using great architecturing skills.  The people of Hatkoti believe that the temple was established by Guru Adi Shankarcharya. The Hatkoti Temple is not just a religious site but also a cultural hub.