An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part -IX , Tourist places of Kangra , continued.

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part -IX , Tourist places in district Kangra  , continued.

1. Shree Chamunda Devi Temple Kangra Himachal Pradesh :- 

Shree Chamunda Devi Temple 

Shree Chamunda Devi temple Kangra is also famous as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham and  is situated  at a distance of about 15.7 Km from Dharamshala via Palampur Dharamshala road and 17 Km from Dharamshala via Khanayara Darin Palam road . The temple is about 19 Km from Palampur  . From Kangra the temple is about 20.7 Km  through National Highway 154 Mandi Pathankot National Highway .

Shree Chamunda Devi temple 

This temple is one of the 51 Shakti peeths and is dedicated to Maa Sati , which presented herself in the form of Kaki , Rudra form to kill the Mahishasur demon. Temple is situated on the right bank of Banganga river at an altitude of about 1000 metres above mean sea level ,Banganga originated from Southern slopes of Dhauladhar ranges . Pilgrims from every corner of India come to take the blessings of Maa Shree Chamunda Devi , here those who pray with true heart get their wishes fulfilled .

Shree Chamunda Devi temple Kangra 

During Navratri in shree Chamunda Devi temple great rush of devotees can be seen . 

View at Shree Chamunda Devi temple Kangra 

How Shree Chamunda Appeared :- 

As per Durgashaptshati in ancient times a battle was fought between Devas and demons , in this battle demons succeeded to get victory .  Demons Shumbh and Nishumbh thus succeeded to establish their rule in heaven and earth . Demons started crime and torture against Devas and humans . On this all Devas went to Bhagwan Vishnu  and prayed that Devas and humans are in trouble due to crime and torture by demons and requested for their defence .

Shree Chamunda Devi 

On this Bhagwan Vishnu said , " Go and do aradhana of Bhagwati Devi  Adishakti ." Then  Devtas started the aradhana of Bhagwati Devi Adishakti in Himalayas but in prayer they don't chanted the name of Devi Bhagvati. During their aradhana Maa Parvati came to Mansarovar for bath and asked Devas that which Devi's aradhana is being done by you, then Devas could not tell the name of Devi . 

Gate  of Shree Chamunda Devi temple 

On this Mata Parvati originated  a beautiful girl from her body  to kill the Demons Shumbh and Nishumbh  . Being originated from Mata Parvati 's body that girl named Kaushiki .

Another View of Shree Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham

One day the messangers of Shumbh and Nishumbh  saw Kaushiki and told Shumbh and Nishumbh about the beauty of Kaushiki  and said that you are the king of earth and heaven ,you have Aravat elephant of Indera Dev thus you also must have wife like Kaushiki . 

Beautiful View of Temple 

Listening messangers  Shumbh and Nishumbh ordered them and said that you both go to her and tell that Kings Shumbh and Nishumbh want to marry with you and want to make you queen . On listening messangers Kaushiki said that ,"  Tell your king that Kaushiki knows about your courage and strength but she has taken a pledge that she will only marry with  person who will win a warfare against her . The messangers told their kings about the pledge of Kaushiki . 

Another View of Dhauladhar ranges 

Then  they ordered Chand Mund their powerful warriors to bring her by dragging from hairs . Chand Mund both demons went to her  and said to come with them but Kaushiki refuged . Then they attacked  on her  , on this Kaushiki originated  her another form power from her third eye " Kali " the Devi of carnage and ended the life of demons Chand and Mund . 

View of cricket stadium Dharamshala 

Because of killing of Chand Mund  this form of Adishakti is named Chamunda .  Shree Chamunda Devi is also called sidhpeeth .

Beautiful View of Dhauladhar ranges Dharamshala 

The beauty of nature around Dharamshala , Kangra  and Palampur is very pleasant  is attractions for tourists , Shree Chamunda Devi temple is situated near Padar village which is a beautiful picnic spot . Lacs of pilgrims visit this holy temple throughout the year . 

Beautiful View of Dharamshala district Kangra Himachal Pradesh