Chamunda Devi is a Shakti shrine, situated 10 km west of Palampur in District Kangra, on the Baner River. Barely 300m from the temple of Chamunda Devi, Himachal Tourism runs a neat and clean Yatri Niwas. This rests on the same spur as the shrine, which is clearly visible from it.

The water of the Bander (Banganga) rivulet flow just below the Yatri Niwas. On the facing hill, the Durga Temple is also visible. This colorful shrine has a wrathful form of Durga or Chamunda.The idol in the temple is considered so sacred that it is completely hidden beneath a red cloth. Here Lord Shiva is present in the form of death

,Here Lord Shiva is present in the form of death, destruction & dead bodies along with Devi Chamunda.Here Lord Shiva is present in the form of death, destruction & dead bodies along with Devi Chamunda.In the temple the devotees can see scenes from the Devi Mahatmya, Ramayan and Mahabharata. On either side of the Devi's image is Hanuman and Bhairo. Devotees offer prayers, worship and give offerings for their ancestors. It is thought to be sacred to take a dip in Ban Ganga and to read and recite the writings of Shat Chandi. In the old days, people used to offer sacrifices also to the deity.

The Goddess Chamunda was enshrined as chief Goddess with the title of Rudra in the battle between demon Jalandhra and Lord Shiva which made this place famous as "Rudra Chamunda". The closest airport is at Gaggal, 28 km away. The nearest railhead on the narrow gauge line is at Noranda near Palampur, 30 km away. Taxis and buses are available at both places. By road, Chamunda Devi is 16 km from Dharamshala and 55 km from Jwalamukhi.

The rooms are airy, spacious, decently furnished and have attached baths with running hot and cold water,TVs in every rooms,Room ServiceDoctor on Call.

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Hotel Yatri Niwas Chamunda Devi Distt Kangra Himachal Pradesh INDIA

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