Jwala Ji Temple Kangra - One of the Highly Venerated Shakti Temples in India.

 

Jwala Ji Temple is a famous Hindu Shrine located in district Kangra Himachal Pradesh, India. It is an ancient Ashtagrih temple of Jwala Devi and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of the country. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Jawalamukhi who is considered the deity of the "flaming mouth".

 

Jwala Ji, Jwala Devi or Jwala Mukhi temple is one of the highly venerated Shakti Temples in India. It is situated in the lap of Shivalik range of Kangra valley called "Kalidhar". The tongue of Sati fell at this spot, thus making it a Shakti Peeth. Jwalaji is in the form of tiny flame that burns. The original temple was built by the Pandavas at the time of Mahabharatha.

 

The temple, believed to be 1000 years old, was constructed by Raja Udit Narayan Singh of Gaharwal. A new temple later replaced the old one. The main significance of this temple is there is no idol to worship. The temple has flawless blue flames where worshippers pay their respect.

 

 

Legend has it that Akbar, the great Mughal Emperor, visited the temple to test its originality after he was made aware of the legend. Akbar tried to douse the flames with a stream of water, but to his surprise, the great power of the Goddess still kept the flames burning.

 

It is believed that the Goddess resides in the holy flames of the temple, which miraculously burn day and night without any fuel from outside. The five times aartis conducted at Jwala Devi Temple are the main attraction.

 

Temple Opening Time:

Summer - 05:00 AM & Winter - 06:00 AM

 

Mangal Arti:

Summer - 05:00 AM - 06:00 AM & Winter - 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM

 

Bhog Arti:

Summer - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM & Winter - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 

Sandhya Arti:

Summer - 07 PM - 08 PM & Winter - 06 PM - 07 PM

 

Shaiyan Arti:

Summer - 09:30 PM - 10 PM & Winter - 08:30 PM - 09 PM

 

Temple Closing Time:

Summer - 10:00 PM & Winter - 09:00 PM

 

 

Temple of Jwala Ji is situated in district Kangra of Himachal Pradesh in India. Jawala Ji is easily accessible being located on a national Highway and is also accessible throughout the year as weather is pleasant. Hence, the Shrine is accessible to the people of all ages throughout the year.

 

The nearest Airport & Railway Station is Chandigarh. The shrine is well connected by road from Delhi, Chandigarh & Dharamshala, frequent state transport bus service is available from here. Frequent bus and taxi services are also available.This all is hilly area with a beautiful scenic view all along the valley.