Naina Devi Temple:

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Naina Devi Temple:

Naina Devi Temple is a holy temple that is devoted to Shri Naina Devi, one of the forms of Goddess Shakti. Situated on the top of a hill in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, Naina Devi Mandir is one among the fifty one Shakti Peeths. The Temple of Naina Devi is a well-known temple, related to the National Highway No. 21 for the facility of pilgrims. The hill can be reached during a road by vehicles and to reach the summit, one can choose for concrete steps or cable car. Naina Devi Temple is a holy place particularly for the Hindus. Pilgrims come to visit this temple to pay their respect to the Goddess. According to the legends, the different body parts of Sati fell on the earth throughout the time of self-sacrifice. It is believed that Sati's eyes fell at this point and subsequently, a temple was built here to commemorate the goddess. The term 'Naina' suggests 'eyes', so the goddess came to be well-known as Naina Devi. In the temple compound, there is huge Peepal tree that is acclaimed to be there from past many centuries. On the right side of the entrance to the main shrine, idols of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesha are located. After crossing the main gate of the shrine, two striking statues of Lions are visible. The main holy place reveals the images of three deities. Goddess Kali can be traced on the great left. In the centre, image of Naina Devi is visible, while Lord Ganesha is on the right side. The Temple is perched over a little yet scenic hill. From the suburbs of the temple, one can spot the picturesque Govind Sagar Lake. Close to the main temple, there is a small cave, which is well-known as Shri Naina Devi Cave. In the earlier days, people used to trek the steep path of 1.25 kms to reach the temple at the hill-top. At present, the facility of cable car has been launched to make to journey easy and enjoyable. On Shravan Ashtami, a big fair is held annually at this temple. Throughout the time of Navratras, the temple is visited by a huge number of people.

How to reach

One can easily reach Naina Devi Temple by taking regular Buses or by hiring taxis from Chandigarh or Shimla

Jwalamukhi Temple:

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Jwalamukhi Temple

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Jwalamukhi Temple

Jwalamukhi Temple is located 30 km south of Kangra valley. Devoted to Goddess Jwalamukhi, there is a copper pipe in this temple through which natural gas comes out and the priest of the temple lights this. This flame is worshiped as a sign of the goddess Jwalamukhi. The nine flames have been named after Goddesses - Mahakali, Unpurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Bindhya Basni, Maha Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji Devi. These flames burn always without any fuel or assistance and may be seen erupting from a rock-side.Ancient legends speak of a time when demons lorded over the Himalaya Mountains and harassed the gods. Led by Lord Vishnu, the gods decided to destroy them. They focused their strengths and large flames rose from the ground. Since that fire, a young girl took birth. She is regarded as Adishakti-the first 'shakti'.

How to reach

One can easily reach Jwala Devi Temple by taking regular Buses or by hiring Taxis from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Jakhu Temple

Jakhu Temple

The Jakhu Temple in Shimla is located at a height of 2455 Mts. The temple is dedicated to lord Hanuman, the monkey god in Indian mythology. Hanuman was the mainly true aide of lord Rama (India’s most revered mythological hero). The temple of Hanuman is in the thick forests of Jakhu hills, and is on top the Jakhu Hill. Jakhu is derived from Hindi word Yakhsa. Yakshas are the mythological natures in Hindu mythology, which are connect between human and gods. The unique dates of temple are not identified, although it is believed to be existing from the times of Ramayana, a pre historic event as per very old Hindu texts. The Jakhu hill is the top peak around Shimla, and is well-known for its trekking options. The Jakhu hill offers outstanding views of sunrise, sunset, mountains and town. The hill is full of narrow paths and roads which are an enjoyable walks.

The Legends

The Jakhu temple is said to be created when lord Hanuman visited Jakhu hill. As per legends, Hanuman visited this place throughout the well-known Rama - Ravana fight. Lakshman, the younger brother of Rama, was seriously injured during the fight and the only medicinal herb which might have saved his life was available in the Himalayan range. Hanuman came to Himalayas, but got confused, so as to which was the particular herb. Out of worry, he dug out the whole mountain, which contained the herbs and flew to Lanka, where injured Lakshman and his doctor were waiting for him. On his way back, Hanuman rested on the Jakhu hills, and the top of the mountain got flat by his and mountain’s weight. The temple of Jakhu has since been very revered by the locals. The holy place of the temple is the foot prints of Hanuman. In most of the Hanuman temples in India, one can come across numerous monkeys and Jakhu is no exception. There are hundreds of monkeys in and around the temple. While typically very peaceful, they can attack a person, if provocated. Pilgrims present them eatables, which they readily recognize.

How to reach Jakhu Temple

Jakhu Temple is situated at a height of around 2 Km from the base of Jakhu hill. To reach the temple, a trek of 2 kms, through dense pine forests is required. The trek is very tiring. One can also hire ponies from the base of hills, to take a to and fro ride to temple. Walking sticks are also offered at the shops on the base of Jakhu hill.

Chamunda Devi Temple India:

Chamunda Devi Temple India:

Chamunda Devi is a Shakti shrine, located 10 km west of Palampur, on the Baner River. This bright shrine has a wrathful form of Durga or Chamunda. The idol in the temple is considered so holy that it is totally hidden under a red cloth. Here Lord shiva is present in the form of death, destruction & dead bodies along with Devi Chamunda. In Chamunda Devi Temple India the devotees can see scenes from the Devi Mahatmya, Ramayan and Mahabharata. On either side of the Devi's image is Hanuman and Bhairo.Devotees offer prayers, worship and give offerings for their ancestors. It is thought to be holy to take a dip in Ban Ganga and to read and recite the writings of Shat Chandi. In the old days, people used to present sacrifices also to the deity. The Goddess Chamunda was enshrined as chief Goddess with the title of Rudra in the battle between demon Jalandhra and Lord Shiva which made this place famous as "Rudra Chamunda".

Legend behind the relocation of the Temple

About 400 years ago, a King and a Brahmin priest prayed to Chamunda Devi asking her approval to move the image to an accessible place. Chamunda Devi appeared in a dream to the priest granting him the permission. She asked him to dig a definite area and subsequently, they resolve find an ancient idol. They can brought the idol in the temple and worship her. The priest told about the dream to the King and sent his men to bring the idol. The men got the idol, but they could not lift it. Once more, the Goddess appeared and asked the priest that the men could not lift the idol because they took it as an ordinary stone. She told the priest to get up early in the morning and take a bath. After wearing fresh clothes, he must go to the place in a devoted manner. The priest did the same what was told to him. He found that he could lift the idol easily. He placed the idol in its present place and from that time, the Goddess is worshipped by people.

How to Reach Chamunda Devi Temple India

One can easily reach Chamunda Devi Temple by taking regular Buses or by hiring taxis from Kangra or Dharamshala.

Shiv Temple (bagot) Haryana:

SHIV TEMPLE (BAGOT)
Shiv Temple Bagot located 25 kms from Mahendragarh, Bagot is religiously a especially important place. There is a well-known Shiva temple here. A large fair is held on the eve of Shiva-Ratri in the month of Sawan, corresponding with the monsoon months. A huge number of people come here from far and wide to worship the idol of Lord Shiva.

Main Ritual

Shiva temple India Bagot People take vows that upon the fulfillment of their desires, they will visit the temple and present the water from the holy Ganges. As per their vows taken previous and their requirements having been fulfilled, the devotees go to Hardwar a week before the fair to bring Ganga water in two small pitchers known as 'Kawars'. They travel on foot throughout the whole return journey from Haridwar to Bagot. They do not put these pitchers on the earth, as it is supposed that by doing so the sacred water contained there in will become impure.

On reaching Bagot, they sprinkle Ganga water over the stone idol of Shiva and offer worship during the day by singing hymns and bhajans in his eulogy.

Birla Mandir Haryana

The Birla Mandir is situated in the north of Brahma Sarovar, is a stylish piece of structural design. It is only completed up of white marble, attractive the beauty of Kurukshetra. In the garden of the Temple, there is a big sized marble chariot. The chariot is seen drawn by four horses. Lord Krishna and Arjun are seen sitting on it. Present is one couplet from every of the eighteen chapters of Geeta inscribed on all surface of the chariot. In addition to these, there is also a `Gaj Ghanta` complete of white marble installed in the garden.
According to a well-liked legend, a Titu bird had laid her eggs in the field where the Kurukshetra war was fought in the Mahabharata. She was anxious regarding the protection of her newborn kids when she saw the actions of the elephants. She prayed to God and a bell broke from the neck of an elephant along with fell over the nest. Thus, the nest was made safe during the eighteen-day war of Kurukshetra.

The chief hall consists of the idol of Lord Krishna, portraits of Guru Nanak, Guru Gobind, Sant Ravi Dass, Guru Teg Bahadur, Ved Vyas, and Tulsi Das along with their sayings.

Further than this there is a `dharmasala` within the temple complex. The main festival celebrated in the temple is Janmashtami. It is celebrated with huge pomp and enthusiasm.

Mansa Devi Temple Haryana

Mansa Devi Temple is lying in Bilaspur village, about three kilometers east of Mani Majra in Chandigarh, has two temples devoted to the goddess. It is supposed that the older temple was built by the ruler of Mani Majra. Mata Mansa Devi Temple at Panchkula is a sign of Himalayan culture and faith. The holy place situated on the foot hills of Shivalik is an epitome of age old tradition of ‘Shakti’ worship in northern India. Himalaya being the abode of Shiva and his consort’shakti’ became centre of shakti worship. In the vicinity of Panchkula present are many Shakti worshipping centers called by their names such as Chandi, Kalika, Mansa, Bhima etc. Hence, mythological speaking, Chandigarh-Panchkula region undoubtedly continued to be living legends of shaktism where its practices are in vogue. Though, the present temple which stands a witness to the exciting past of the Shivalik area is about two hundred years old.
Here two temples are situated in the complex of Mansa Devi. The chief temple is dedicated to Mansa who is worshipped in the sanctum sanctorum both in the form of ‘pindi’ as fine as in her anthropomorphic form executed on a marble. In the study sanctorum she is worshipped with Devi Saraswati and Lakshmi in the form of Pindi (Stone pebbles). Initially the pindis were only worshipped by the devotees. Though, in modern times a marble bust of the deity was got sculpted for giving an attractive human look (form) to the deity. She is beautifully decorated through crown and further ornaments. Interestingly the architecture of the major temple (Mansa Devi) is not in consonance with the Shivalik region wherever typically a typical ‘ Nagara’ or curvilinear spira temples were erected. This is in sharp contrast to the atmosphere of the region as the major temple manifests a typical moghul architecture represent by domes and minarets. Architecturally speaking the temple has been built in Panchayatana pattern in which at four basic corners place four shrines with the main shrine (fifth shrine) being located the centre.

How to reach

One can easily reach Mansa Devi Temple by taking local Buses, rickshaws, Tongas or by hiring taxis from Haridwar