Thrilling Dharamshala, Dalhousie and Himchal Devi 06 days Tour

Jawalaji (flame) or Jwala Mukhi (flame mouth) is probably the most ancient temple discussed here besides Vaishno Devi. It is mentioned in the Mahabharata and other scriptures. There is a natural cave in Jawalaji where eternal flames continue to burn.

Chintpurni is a big pilgrimage Centre and one of the Shakti Peethas. It is located in Una district. When Lord Vishnu severed the burning body of Mata Sati into 51 pieces so that Lord Shiva would calm down and stop his Tandava, the pieces were scattered over multiple places in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed that Mata Sati’s head fell at this place and is thus considered one of the most important of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

The Temple of Naina Devi Ji is situated on a hilltop, base of which also has samadhi of bhagat Jatt Jeona Morh in the Bilaspur District. The hills of Naina Devi Temple overlook the Gobind Sagar lake. The lake was created by the Bhakra-Nangal Dam. According to history and a legend, Goddess Sati burnt herself alive in Yagna, which distressed Lord Shiva. He picked the body of Sati on his shoulder and started his Tandava dance. This pray Lord Vishnu to unleash his Chakra that cut the Sati’s body into 51 pieces. Shri Naina Devi Temple is the place where eyes of Mata Sati fell down.

Chamunda is also known as Chamundeshwari, Rakta Kali and Charchika is a fearsome form of Chandi, the Hindu Divine Mother and one of the seven Matrikas (mother goddesses) Chamunda is an esoteric aspect of Durga in her Chandi form. She is a form of Mata Kali invoked by Chandi to destroy evil.