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General Information about KANGRA

kangra :
Area : 55,673 sq. km.
Languages : Hindi, Parhari.
Best Time to Visit : Mid-May to mid-October, late December to March.
Capital : Shimla.
STD Code : 01892.

About Kangra

Popularly known as Nagarkot Dham or Kot Kangra, the temple dedicated to goddess Vajreshwari Devi was once the most renowned shrines of Northern India. It is a famous Shaktipeeth where the left breast of Pauranik Sati Parvati is stated to have fallen. The Devi is worshipped in the form of Pindi. A legend avers that the body of demon king Jalandhara is buried at this place. According to another legend, the Goddess Vajreshwari received injuries while killing the demon Mahishasur which were cured by applying butter. The tradition is still celebrated on Makar Sakranti every year.

Though the main temple was ravaged by foreign invaders and completely destroyed by the 1905 earthquake, it has been restored to its pristine glory. It was rebuilt by the Temple Restoration Committee in the existing form in 1930. The three domes of this temple depict the architecture of religions places of Hindu, Muslims and Sikhs which is quite rare.

HOW TO REACH

By Air : Nearest Airport is Gaggal which is connected with New Delhi and Chandirarh by Indian Airline Flights. The Distance of Shrine from Delhi is 525 Kms.

By Rail : Nearest railway station is Pathankot for broad gauge trains and there is also a narrow gauge train in Kangra district for which the railway station is Nagrota Bagwan.

By Road : Motorable roads connect this Shrine from Palampur & Dharamshala. Taxis can be hired from these places. Distance from Dharamshala to Shrine is 14 Kms. & from Palampur 18 Kms.This all is hilly and beautiful scenic area all along the valley. Frequent state transport bus service is available from all important cities of Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, Chandigarh and J & K.

PLACES TO VISIT IN KANGRA

• Brajeshwari Devi Temple : Situated in just outside of the town the beautiful temple dedicated to Brajeshwari Devi. This was once filled with a legendary wealth of diamonds and pearls. Mahmood Ghazni came here in 11th century and took away all the wealth with him. It was rebuilt by a Katoch King in 1043. The temple was again destroyed by an earthquake in 1905. It was rebuilt in its present form in 1920.

• Jwalamukhi : One of the sacred and famous shrines of the the Hindus also one of the 51 seats of the Shakti Peeth. An eternally burning flame issuing from a hollow in the rock, is considered the menifestation of the Goddess. The Holy shrine of Jwalamukhi is 30km from Kangra and 56 km from Dharamshala.

• Chintpurni Devi : The Chintpurni temple stands on the spot where the charred feet of Sati fell. The ‘Pindi’ or the stone hall symbolises her feet. The Chintpurni ‘mantra’ is very popular with devotees. In recent years the temple has been renovated with the help of major donations from devotees all over the country

• Kangra Art Museum : This museum has miniature paintings from the Kangra school of art, which flourished in the Kangra valley during the 17th century, it also has elaborately embroidered costumes of Kangra people, woodcarvings and tribal jewellery.
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