Jawalamukhi
Tourism
Places of Interest in Jwalamukhi
Shri Raghunathji Temple (5km) Popularaly known as Teda Mandir it stands
at a tilt after the earthquake of 1905. Rama, Laxman, and Sita are said to have
stayed here and the first temple is supposed to have been built by the Pandavas.
Jwalaji Shrines There are nine different flames within the temple and
each signifies something different. It is said that centuries ago, a cowherd
saw the flames for the first time and Raja Bhumi chandra the ruler of the area
had the original temple built. The Mughal emperor Akbar installed a gold parasol
and Maharaja Ranjit Singh had the dome gilded. Just above the Devi's temple
is the shrine of Baba Gorakhnath and across the courtyard her bed chamber.
Nagini Mata (4.5km) The site of a fair held in July August this is located
on the hill above Jwalaji.
Ashtabhuja Temple (11km) This ancient temple has stone image of the eight
armed goddess. Other smaller shrines adjoin this.
Nadoun (12km): Closely connected with the glory of Kangra erstwhile rulers
there are numerous old temples and the remains of a couple of old Palaces here.
Chaumukha (22km via Nadaun) There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
with a huge four faced image.
Panj Teerth and Mahakaleshwar (9km and 28km via Nadaun): By the banks
of river Beas and closely associated with the exile of the pandavas are these
two sacred places. They are within a few hundred meters of each other.
Bankhandi (36km): here, at the Bandlamata temple there id a stone image
of the goddess. At the nearby Shiva temples is a "linga said old fort"
Mangarh (37km): On top a hill is this octagonal fort named after Raja
Man Chand.
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