Chamunda Devi in Kangra is set at the altitude of about 1000m above sea-level and is one of the popular pilgrimage sites in India in the valleys of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is situated on the banks of the river Ban Ganga, overlooked by the the mountain range of Dhauldhar. A number of devotees queue for this place and the temple is considered one of the major pilgrim centers in India. The legend that is associated with the temple reveals the characters of Chanda and Munda of Shumbh Nishumbh , one of the notorious demon king.
It is said that he harassed goddess Ambika and this led to the emergence of Chandika from the eyebrow of goddess Ambika in order to eliminate the demons from the face of the earth. Very much pleased with the act of Chamunda, the place was named as Chamunda by goddess Ambika and the Chamunda Devi in Kangra is worshiped with much faith and loyalty. You can get to reach the Chamunda Devi temple in Kangra by hiring private taxis from either Dharamsala or Palampur. Besides availing the taxis you can also avail the services of the state bus transport system. The place can be also reached by the availing the Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway track.
Chamunda Devi in Kangra is considered to be 700 years old and it is pretty big temple complex including the kund(tank) where the devotees like to take dip in the holy waters of the kund. It is considered auspicious. The main temple comprises of the idol that is sacred and it is not allowed to be touched by the devotees. The temple surroundings provide an excellent place , where the prayers are conducted along with coming in association with spiritualism. The viewer of the mountains is simply fascinating and you are suerto get charmed and enchanted by the whole panoramic view. Innumerable devotees flock the temple of Chamunda Devi in Kangra to attain spiritual solace. Taking a dip in the kund is considered as per rituals. It is also important to mention about the cave-like scoop located at in the back portion of the temple that also represents that represents the stone lingam which is an embodiment of Shiva. Besides these, you can also view the brightly painted images of gods and goddesses that are located in the close proximity of the Chamunda Devi temple in Kangra.
Some of the attractions that you might come across are, the Ayurvedic dispensary, library and a Sanskrit college which is found within the temple complex of Chamunda Devi in Kangra. You can expect the medical treatment facilities that are provide for the pilgrims and the locals also. If you are book lover and passionate about discovering the historical aspects of India, you will find rare stock of old manuscripts,astrology books, Hindu philosophy, Vedas, Puranas, Upnishads, Sanskrit and History. You can avail the books at the sale counter that are available with reasonable rates.
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