Kangra Devi Temple

 

BRIJESHWARI TEMPLE

 Brijeshwari Devi Temple Kangra HP

 

Mythology           History           Location & Other Details          Connectivity           Stay Option            Nearby Points       Gallery

 

 

Mythology        

According, to Hindu Mythology when Goddess Sati sacrificed herself in the honour of Lord Shiva in her Fathers Yagya.  Lord Shiva took her body on his shoulder and started Tandav.  Lord Shiva divided the body of Sati in 51 parts to stop her destroying herself. Her body parts are fell at different spots and make all of them A Shakti Peeth.  One part of the breast of Sai fell at one spot, making that a Shakti Peeth and we all know that by name of  Kangra and Temple is known by Brijeshwari temple. The original Temple was built by Pandavas at the time Mahabharta.  One of Pandavas saw Goddess Durga in their dream in which she told them that she is situated in the Nagarkot village and if they want them self to be secure they should make a temple for her in that area to save themselves. That same night they made a magnificent temple for her in the Nagarkot village.

 

 

 

History

Later King Susharma has rebuilt the temple   and Maharaja Ranjeet Singh has dedicated a Golden Umbrella over there. In the past this temple contains tonnes of gold and many ghanta made of pure silver.   This temple was looted a number of time the invaders.  Specially Md Gaznavi has looted this place for at least 5 times.   This place was destroyed by the powerful earthquake also in 1905. The complete area of Nagarkot (known as kangra these days) and this temple was destroyed badly.   But keeping in view the pilgrims of Hindus is was rebuilt by Government in the same structure.

 

 

 

Location & Other details

Brijeshwari temple is at a hill top which is around two kms from main Kagra City. It is famous for its Huge and superior arts works.

Statue of Bhakt Dhanyu is in entrance of the temple, along with both sides Lions over there.    At the back side there is Surya Dev, Bharav JI , A Bananyan Tree and other side Tara Devi, Shaital Mata Temple and Dasha Vidhya temples are there.

Makar Sakranti celebration is very famous here and it goes for seven days.  It is believed that during Satyug on the day of Makarsakranti, Brijeshwari Devi has defected Rakshash  and after that all Devi’s and Devta’s has praised her and applied pure curd to her wounds and give relief to her.

All the devotees come here these days and dedicate Ghee, Chandan, Dry Fruits, Fruits etc. to Goddess and décor her with colourful flowers and garlands.  Its goes for seven days and devotees come from different places.

 

 

 

Other Nearby Places to Visit

 

Chamunda Devi Temple (15 kms)

Baglamukhi Devi Temple (30 kms)

Chintpurni Devi Temple (50 kms)

Jwalamukhi Devi Temple (30 kms)

Musoor Rock cut Temple (20 kms)

Kangra Tea Gardens (Dharamshala) (10 kms)

Dharamshala Cricket Stadium (10 kms)

HH Dalai Lama Monastery (20 kms)

Mcleodganj Mall Road (20 kms)

St John Church (19 kms)

Bhagsu Temple and waterfall (22 kms)

Triund Trekking (starting point 22 kms)

 

 

 

APPROACH – Connectivity

Air

Gaggal Airport (DMA) is  just 05 kms from Kangra Town

Daily Flights from – Chandigarh, Delhi and Jaipur

 

 

Road 

Well connected by NH4 and Express high way from Pathankot to Mandi is supposed to go through this area.

Chandigarh -  240 kms

Shimla – 250 kms

 

Train

Can enjoy ride of toy train from Pathankot.   Broad-gauge trains come upto Amb, which is around 70 kms (90 minutes journey by road).

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

Budget hotels are available nearby Temple / Kangra City.   It is just 12 Kms from Dharamshala and 20 Kms from Mcleodganj.  People can opt for stay over there as there are options for other tourist points and hotel of all categories (budget , Luxury, 4 star, 5 star ) with all modern facilities.

 

 

 

 

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