Himachal is famous all over India as a tourist city where there is more than one beautiful and mind-blowing place. But at the same time, Himachal is also known as Devbhoomi where you get to visit many temples. The Himalayan region is replete with mighty peaks, mountains, hills, and valleys as well as revered temples and shrines where lakhs of devotees travel every year to seek the blessings of the deities. Today in this episode we are going to give you information about the temples of Kangra city of Himachal Pradesh. Kangra is one of the famous religious tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh. People here worship the deities with true devotion and seek their blessings. If you are also going to Kangra with your family, then definitely visit these temples.

Baijnath Temple
Baijnath Temple is one of the most popular temples in Himachal Pradesh and here Lord Shiva is worshiped as the 'god of healing'. Baijnath or Vaidyanath is an incarnation of the great Lord Shiva, and in this incarnation, the great Lord frees his devotees from all sorrows and pains. Because of this this temple holds utmost importance for all Lord Shiva devotees and is considered extremely sacred. Baijnath Temple is a splendid example of the ancient style of architecture, known as 'Nagra'. It is believed that Lord Shiva still resides in the Swayambhu form of Shivling. Let us tell you, many medicinal values are also found in the water of this temple, it can cure many diseases.

Baglamukhi Temple
This temple is situated in a village in Kangra district. People come here with great devotion and offer prayers. The Bagalamukhi temple is believed to be of the time of Mahabharata. The form of Bagalamukhi Mata has been described in the manuscripts. The same form has been enshrined in this temple. In the temple of Bagalamukhi Mata, the yellow-colored item is given more recognition. Her mother is offered yellow clothes and garlands of yellow flowers etc. Baglamukhi Jayanti is also celebrated here. A fair is also organized here at that time. This temple is situated at a distance of 22 kilometers from Jwalamukhi. This temple is situated on a hill and there is a dense forest all around it.

Jwala Devi Temple
Jwala Devi Temple located in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths dedicated to Jwala ji. It is believed that this temple is situated at the place where the tongue of Goddess Sati fell. According to a legend, a cowherd while grazing his cattle in the forest saw a continuously blazing fire from a mountain and informed the king about the incident. After that, Raja Bhumi Chand got a proper temple constructed at this place. It is believed that Jwala Devi fulfills the wishes of all those who come here and offer coconuts.

Chamunda Devi Temple
One of the major temples in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh is the temple of Chamunda Devi. This tourist place is located at a distance of 15 kilometers from Dharamshala. The temple of Chamunda Devi was built by the then-king Umed Singh in 1762 AD. Kali Mata is worshiped in this temple. This temple is dedicated to Kali Mata. The natural beauty of Chamunda Devi Temple attracts and impresses every tourist. There is also a picnic flat for the tourists. Where people often spend a relaxing time with the family union. It is believed that two demons named Chand Munda were killed by Goddess Kali and hence the name of the temple was Chamunda Devi.

Brajeshwari Temple
Brajeshwari Temple is located in the city of Nagarkot, which is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. It is believed that the left breast of the burning Goddess Sati fell on the land where today stands the beautiful Brijeshwari Temple, which is considered one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India. The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great pomp in this temple. During this occasion, the idol of the goddess is smeared with ghee and anointed with water 100 times.

Masroor Temple
The Masrur temple is situated near the Beas River. The famous temple has been carved out of rocks. It is said to have been built over 15 rocks. That's why this temple is also famous as Rock Cut Temple. Earlier there were big rocks at this place. Artisans were called from far away to convert these rocks into the form of a temple. This temple is also famous as Ajanta Ellora of Himachal. Idols of gods like Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh, etc. have also been made on the walls of this temple. The rocks from which this temple is built are called sand rocks. The gate of this temple is called Swargadwar because it is believed that the Pandavas stayed here before ascending to heaven, hence the gate of this temple is also considered as the way to heaven.

Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple, located 8 km from Paragpur village, is one of the most important pilgrimage centers of Kangra. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is also known as Kelsar and the Shiva worshiped here is believed to be the Maha Rudra of Mata Chintpurni. The main attraction of this temple is the Lingam which is placed at the very ground level. Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple serves as the main place of worship for the local people of Kangra which attracts local people and pilgrims daily. While during the Maha Shivratri festival as well as in the month of Shravan, a large number of devotees throng this place. The temple is situated on the banks of the river Vyas which serves as an ideal meditation spot for pilgrims as well as tourists to visit.

Nagni Mata Temple
This temple is located in Bhadwar village of Noorpur, Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. This temple is very famous, a fair is organized in this temple for 2 months. This fair is organized on every Saturday from the month of Sawan to the month of Bhadrapada. This fair has also been declared as a district-level fair and people from far and wide come here for darshan. Nagni Mata is also considered as the form of Mansa Devi. People from far and wide also reach this temple for the treatment of poisonous creatures. It is believed that the mother appears here several times in the form of a golden snake.

Bhagsunag Temple
Surrounded by beautiful pools and lush greenery, Bhagsunag Temple is located at a distance of about 3 km from Mcleodganj. Bhagsunath Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kangra, it is highly revered by the local Gorkha and Hindu community. The two pools surrounding the temple are believed to be sacred and are believed to have miraculous powers of healing. This magnificent temple is surrounded by many major tourist attractions and is situated on the way to the famous Bhagsu Waterfalls. Thus tourists stop by this temple before undertaking their journey and seek the blessings of the almighty.

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