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| Address |
Shaktipiths, Jwalamukhi Town |
| City |
Dharamshala |
| State |
Himachal Pradesh |
| Location |
North India |
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| Year of Construction |
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| Type of Construction |
Ancient |
| Type of Building |
Temple |
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| Dedicated To |
Jwalamukhi |
| Other Deities |
Mahakali, Unpurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Bindhya Basni, Maha Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji Devi. |
| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Importance |
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 huge flames rose from the ground. From that fire, a young girl took birth. She is regarded as Adishakti-the first 'shakti'.
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| Famous For |
There is a copper pipe in this temple through which natural gas comes out and the priest of the temple lights this
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| Pooja Schedule |
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| Entry Formalities |
The puja has different 'phases' and goes on practically the whole day
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| Related Links |
http://www.hptdc.nic.in/cir0301.htm
http://www.merimaiya.com/jwalamukhidevi.htm
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Other Places of Worship
in Dharamshala |
St. John's Church In Wilderness
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