Jwālāmukhī Devī Temple
Nine eternal flames and no idol
⭐ Why it is famous
Natural blue flames burn continuously from the rock and are worshipped as the Devī; Akbar's failed attempt to extinguish them is part of the temple's lore.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A Śakti Pīṭha where Satī's tongue fell; the gold-plated dome was gifted by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 22:00 (seasonal)
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Navarātri melās in spring and autumn
- Rabri and misri are the customary offerings
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Jwālāmukhī Devī Temple, Jwalamukhi, KangraRanital / Pathankot (PTK) — 120 km
Jwalamukhi bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kangra (Gaggal) (DHM) — 46 km
56 km from Dharamshala, 34 km from Kangra.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- HPTDC hotels and dharamshalas
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Kangra Fort
- Masroor rock temples
- Pong Dam