Mandi, also known as Chhoti Kashi, holds great religious significance and hosts a week-long congregation of 200 deities during the Mahashivratri festivities.
Prominent political figures, including former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, have visited the temple, expressing relief at its survival.
The temple's reopening and resumption of prayers have brought joy to devotees and locals alike.
Despite being submerged in water and covered by a mound of sand, the statue of Lord Shiva inside the temple remained unharmed.
Legend has it that the temple was previously damaged by floods and was restored by a former ruler of Mandi, Sidh Sen.
Geological experts attribute the temple's resilience to its strong foundation and architectural design, following the typical Shikhara style.
The 16th-century temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and renowned for its stone carvings, withstood the swollen Beas river, which swept away numerous modern structures in the area.
The Panchvaktra temple in Himachal Pradesh's historical town, known as Chhoti Kashi, defies the worst natural calamity as it remains intact after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rain.
Mandi's Panchvaktra Temple remains resilient amidst catastrophic floods.