Jwala (Himachal Pradesh)

Place : Jwala (Himachal Pradesh)
Part of the Body Fallen : Head Part
Name of Shakti : Vaishnavi Devi
Description :
Dedicated to Goddess Jwala Devi epitome of Shakti or Immense Power. Located at a distance of 34 kilometers to the south of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh. The temple was built by Raja Bhumi Chand Katoch. Jwala Devi is also referred to as the Flaming Goddess or the Jwalamukhi Devi.The Jwala Devi is one of the most popular Hindu temples. It is situated on a small branch line on the Shimla to Dharamashala road and at a distance of twenty kilometers from the Jwalamukhi road. . The temple is in a town known as Jwalamukhi in Kangra district. This temple is visited by lakhs of devotees every year. Many curious people also visit this place to view the nine jwalas or flames that have been burning for centuries without any fuel. This temple also has a copper pipe through which natural gas is pushed out continuously.

The Jwala Devi Temple is one of the fifty one Shaktipeeths in India. The beautiful temple is set against a cliff. The dome of temple is aureate is of gold and has pinnacles. It also has a picturesque folding doorway of silver plate which was gifted by Sikh Raja Kharak Singh.

About the Temple:

Location: V8GF+7PG, Jawala Ji Temple Road, Jawalamukhi, Himachal Pradesh 176031
Country: India
Nearest Airport: Dharamshala
Built-In: 19th century
Built-By: Raja Bhumi Chand Katoch
Deity: Jwala Devi
Architectural Styles:Indo-Sikh
Festivals: Navaratr
Temple Timings:5 am to 12 pm, 4 pm to 8 pm.
Best Time To Visit: May, June and July.