Jwalamukhi Devi Temple (Himachal Pradesh)

An eternally burning flame that issues from
a hollow rock in the sanctum is considered the
manifestation of the goddess Devi.

Jwalamukhi Devi Temple (Himachal Pradesh) Hindu Temples

Jwalamukhi Devi temple is 30 km from Kangra and 56 km from Dharamsala.The Jwalamukhi Temple The picturesque temple here is built against a wooded spur, in the Indo-Sikh style, and has a dome that was glided by Mughal emperor Akbar. An eternally burning flame that issues from a hollow rock in the sanctum is considered the manifestation of the goddess Devi. One can enjoy colourful fairs are held during the Navaratra celebrations every during March-April and September-October.

The deity is- offered Bhog of Rabri or thickened milk, Misri or candy, seasonal fruits, milk and arti is done. There is a mystic Yantar or diagram of the goddess, which is covered with, shawls, ornaments and mantras are recited. The puja has different 'phases' and goes on practically the whole day. Arti is done five times in the day, Havan is performed once daily and portions of "Durga Saptasati" are recited.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh paid a visit to the temple in 1815 and the dome of the temple was gold-plated by him. Just a few feet above the Jwalamukhi temple there is a six-feet deep pit with a circumference of about three-feet. At the bottom of this pit there is another small pit about one and a half feet deep with hot water bubbling all the time.

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