Chamunda Devi Temple

Overlooking the mighty Dhauldhar ranges, the Chamunda Devi Temple is situated on the bank of river Ban Ganga, at 1000m above sea-level. Located at about 15 kms from Dharamshala, this ancient temple is 700 years old. Also known as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham; this sacred temple is an abode of Lord Shiva- the destroyer God and Shakti- the goddess of power since the saga of Puranas.

Chamunda Devi temple comprises of a big complex with a 'Kund' (pond) in it. The devotees take a holy dip in this pond. Due to its utterly sacred importance, the main deity of the temple is not accessible to the visitors, being kept under cover. A cave-like scoop at the back of the temple represents an embodiment of Shiva, the stone lingam.

At Chamunda Devi Temple, the goddess is believed to grant the desires of anyone who worships there. There is a cave behind the temple with a natural stone Shhiva-linga.

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