Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Kangra-Himachal-Pradesh

Brajeshwari Devi Temple

“जहाँ ब्रजेश्वरी माँ विराजती हैं, वहाँ हर पीड़ा क्षण भर में शांत हो जाती है।”

― Brajeshwari Devi Temple

Legend holds that this site is a revered Shakti Peetha—where the left breast of Sati fell during Shiva’s Tandava—making it a powerful center of divine feminine energy.

Mythological Significance & History

The Brajeshwari Devi Temple, also known as Vajreshwari, Bajreshwari, or Kangra Devi Temple, is situated in Nagarkot, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh—just about 11 km from Kangra Railway Station and near the historic Kangra Fort.
Legend holds that this site is a revered Shakti Peetha—where the left breast of Sati fell during Shiva’s Tandava—making it a powerful center of divine feminine energy .
According to lore, the Pandavas—during their exile—built the original temple after Goddess Durga directed them in a dream.
Over centuries, the temple suffered repeated looting—by Mahmud Ghaznavi (circa 1009 AD) and Firuz Shah Tughlaq in 1360—but was later rebuilt, including under Emperor Akbar’s patronage.
In 1905, a massive earthquake destroyed it, and it was restored in the early 20th century.

Significance of the Temple

As a Shakti Peetha, the temple is acclaimed for its sacred potency. The deity is worshipped in three pindi forms: Brajeshwari Devi, Bhadrakali, and Ekadashi Devi, accompanied by Lal Bhairav (Shiva’s fierce form).
A special legend recounts that after defeating the demon Mahishasura, Devi sustained injuries; during Makar Sankranti, the priests cover the deity’s form (pindi) with clarified butter (makhan) for healing. A gigantic butter idol is crafted from around 1500 kg of ghee, worshipped for a week, then distributed as prasad believed to possess healing properties.
It’s also said that if danger looms over the town, Bhairav’s idol sweats, prompting special ritual havans to avert the crisis

Architecture of the Temple

Designed in Nagara style, the temple sits within a fort-like stone enclosure with a striking entrance styled as a nagarkhana (drum tower) and flanked by two lion statues.

The ornate facade, carved pillars, and idols—such as Durga on lion and Vaikuntha Vishnu—display rich craftsmanship.

The complex includes shrines for Bhairav and Dhyanu Bhagat, the latter being a devotee who, in legend, offered his head to Devi.

How to Reach to Temple

By Air: Nearest is Kangra Airport (Gaggal) at ~10–14 km.

By Train: Closest broad-gauge station is Pathankot (~75–90 km). Kangra has a narrow-gauge line too.

By Road: Located on Mandir Road in Kangra town—reach via NH 88, then through local roads from Kangra, Dharamshala or Pathankot; parking near temple entrance.

Temple Timings

Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing
5:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing
12:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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Brajeshwari Devi Temple

“जहाँ ब्रजेश्वरी माँ विराजती हैं, वहाँ हर पीड़ा क्षण भर में शांत हो जाती है।”

Mythological Significance & History

Significance of the Temple

Architecture of the Temple

How to Reach to Temple

Temple Timings

Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing

Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing

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