Temple
Jawala Ji or Jwala devi temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of India and Jawala Ji 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”. This is believed to be the first ever temple built by the Pandavas. Jwala Ji is a Devi Temple Dedicated to the “GODDESS OF LIGHT”, located in Jawala Mukhi, district Kangra of Himachal Pradesh. Sati’s tongue is believed to have fallen at the very place where Jwala devi Temple is now situated. The Tongue of sati is represented by Holy Flames or Jwala that is perpetually burning. Jwala devi temple as a center of faith is unparallel and unique. There is no deity or idol that is worshiped. It has the series of natural flames or Jyotis since times immemorial believed to be the symbol of Goddess. Jawala Ji is a great heritage centre for not only the people of Jawala Mukhi, Kangra or Himachal Pradesh but of the whole world. During March to April and September to October every year colourful fairs are held during the Navaratra celebration.
Jwala Devi Temple is also known as Jwala Ji Temple, located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh
Jawalamukhi,Distt. Kangra., Himachal Pradesh
By Air :
•The nearest airport at Gaggal in HP is 50 km from Jwalaji.
•Chandigarh Airport is about 200 Kms
•Airport at Shimla is about 160 Kms.
•The distance from Kullu airport in HP is about 250 Kms.
•National & International Airport is at the national capital Delhi is about 480 Kms.
By Train:
• The nearest narrowgauge railhead is Jawalaji road Ranital at a distance of 20 km from the shrine.
•The nearest broadgauge railhead is Pathankot at a distance of 120kms.
•Chandigarh Rly Station is at a Distance of 200 Kms.
By Road :
Motorable roads connect this Shrine from Delhi, Chandigarh & Dharamshala. Taxis can be hired from these places.This all is hilly area with a beautiful scenic view all along the valley. Frequent state transport bus service is available from all important cities of Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi and J & K. The shrine is well connected by road. Frequent bus and taxi services are available.
There are many hotels and dharamshalas available to stay here.
Special
The history of this temple is very ancient. In the Jwalaji temple, the darshan of the goddess is in the form of light. Mythological belief is that there was an exclusive devotee of the mother named Gorakhnath. Once he was hungry, then he told Bhavani Maa to heat the water by lighting a fire, till then I will bring it by begging. Mother Goddess started waiting for her devotee Gorakhnath after heating the water by lighting a fire, but he did not return till today. It is believed that the mother is still sitting with a burning flame waiting for Gorakhnath. It is believed that when the Kaliyug ends and the Satyug comes, then Gorakhnath will return to the mother. Till then this flame will continue to burn like this here. There is no need of ghee and oil to keep this lamp burning. Inside the temple there are nine Jyotis of Mata known as Mahakali, Annapurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Vindhyavasani, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika, Anjidevi. Near the Jwala Ji temple, there is a temple of Gorakhnath Nath, which is known as Gorakh Dibbi.
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