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Kangra / Jawalamukhi (Jwala Ji)
Pilgrim Travel to Jwala ji Temple
56 km from Dharamsala is the famous temple of Goddess Jawalamukhi (Jwalaji) is also called the “Flaming Goddess” or “She of the flaming mouth”. It lies in the valley of Beas and is built over some natural jets of combustible gas believed to be a manifestation of the goddess Devi-Bhagwati Jawalamukhi.

Some say canal was constructed by emperor Akbar to try to quench the flames. The song popularly sung in praise of the goddess describes how the Mughal Emperor came barefooted and placed a crown of gold before the goddess as offering. That crown is still preserved and it is said, it was turned into copper as soon as the Emperor looked back in pride and thought of costly present he had made.
   
Around Jwalamukhi

Nagini Mata :The site of fair held in July/August, this is located on the hill above Jwalaji.

Shri Raghunathji Temple : Popularly known as 'Tera' mandir, it stands at a tilt after the earthquake of 1905. Rama, Laxman, and Sita are said to have stayed here and the first temple is supposed to have been built by the Pandavas.

Panj Teerthi and Mahakaleshwar : By the banks of the river Beas and closely associated with the exile of the Pandavas are these two sacred places. They are within a few hundred metres of each other.

Ashtabhuja Temple :This ancient temple has a stone image of the eight-armed goddess. Other smaller shrines adjoin this.
 
Quick Facts


State:
Himachal Pradesh
Distt: Kangra
Destination: Jawalamukhi
Climate: In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing point when heavy woollens are required. During summer, the climate is mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended.
Altitude: Jawalamukhi is situated at an altitude of 1,737m.
Best time to visit: All the year round.

 
How to get there


By Train:The closest broadguage railhead is at Pathankot, 123 km away. Nearest narrow gauge is the mountain train at Kangra.

By Air: The airport at Gaggal is 46 km from Jwalamukhi. Indian Airlines flies to Dharamsala thrice a week from Delhi.

By Road: Jawalamukhi is 30 km from Kangra and 56 km from Dharamsala .

 
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