Temples in Kangra: Himachal Pradesh

Brajeshwari Devi Temple

Situated in just outside of the town the beautiful temple dedicated to Brajeshwari Devi. This was once filled with a legendary wealth of diamonds and pearls. Mahmood Ghazni came here in 11th century and took away all the wealth with him. It was rebuilt by a Katoch King in 1043. The temple was again destroyed by an earthquake in 1905. It was rebuilt in its present form in 1920.

Jwalamukhi

One of the sacred and famous shrines of the the Hindus also one of the 51 seats of the Shakti Peeth. An eternally burning flame issuing from a hollow in the rock, is considered the menifestation of the Goddess. The Holy shrine of Jwalamukhi is 30km from Kangra and 56 km from Dharamshala.

Chintpurni Devi

The Chintpurni temple stands on the spot where the charred feet of Sati fell. The ‘Pindi’ or the stone hall symbolises her feet. The Chintpurni ‘mantra’ is very popular with devotees. In recent years the temple has been renovated with the help of major donations from devotees all over the country