A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated here, local people call him BaraDev and the name of this peak is also on his name.
As they reached the top of mountain Shiva disappeared in a shape of buffalo to Kurukhestra leaving the "dhuni."
After that Pandavas erected a temple here dedicated to Lord Shiva and every year people around this dhar recreate the same thing for eight days with Music such as big drums and other local music instruments and on ninth day they go to the peak with their five deities "The Pandavas".
The place is surrounded by dense forest for 6-8 kilometres in all directions that hosts many birds and animals, such as Monal, leopard, barking deer,Tiger, and vulnerable Himalayan goral are found.
Being at 6,781 feet (2,067 m) Badi Dhar enjoys five to seven snowfalls with more than a foot of snow every year and heavy rains in monsoon.
Shimla 9,450 feet [2,880 m])) and southern himachal's highest sacred peak Churdhar (District.
Place is good for trekking, providing excellent views and freshness due to the presence of Deodar(Cedar) and Ban(Oak).
The local Hindu temple lies on a hill, and is known for scenic views, including sight of the towns of Himachal and Punjab.