Chamunda Devi Mandir Chamba, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Chamunda Devi Mandir Chamba – Guide 

Chamunda Devi Mandir is an ancient temple and a major tourist attraction located in the Chamba district of the state of Himachal Pradesh. By Umed Singh Chamunda Devi Temple was built in the year 1762.

Chamunda Devi Mandir Chamba is completely made of wood because it is Situated on the banks of Baner river in the forest of Patidar and Lahla. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, who is known as the goddess of war. Earlier only stone paths were cut at this place, but now you have to climb 400 steps to visit this temple.

History of this Temple

Talking about the history of Chamunda Devi Mandir Chamba, a story is also told about the history of this temple. 400 years ago when the king and the priest sought permission to relocate the temple to a more suitable place, the goddess appeared to the priest in his dream and ordered the excavation to be done at a certain location, allowing the temple to be relocated. When the site was excavated, an idol of Chamunda Devi was found there, after which the idol of Chamunda Devi was installed at the same place and worshipped.

When the king asked his people to bring out the idol, even after trying a million times, they were not able to move the idol. After this, once the goddess appeared to the priest in a dream and he said that all those people are trying to lift the idol thinking it as ordinary. The goddess asked the priest to take a bath in the morning and wear holy clothes and bring out the idol in a respectable manner, the work which all the people are not able to do together can be done by a single person easily.

Chamunda Devi Mandir Chamba Timings

Chamunda Devi Mandir Chamba opens at 05.00 am to 12.00 pm in the morning and from 01.00 pm to 10.00 pm in the evening. Aarti Timing of this Temple is 08.00 am in the morning and 8.00 pm in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Vajreshwari Temple

Vajreshwari Temple is situated at the end of Jansali Bazar in Chamba which is a major sightseeing place near Chamunda Devi Temple. Let us tell you that Goddess Vajreshwari is also known as the Goddess of Lightning. This temple of Goddess Vajreshwari is said to be about a thousand years old.

Manimahesh Lake

Manimahesh Lake, also known as Dal Lake, is a very attractive lake located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The lake is situated at an altitude of 4,080 meters, whose name Manimahesh means “Ornament of Shiva”.

Chaugan

Chaugan in Chamba is a great place for anyone who is interested in handicrafts. At this place you can see many types of stone and metal artefacts.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple

Lakshmi Narayan Temple Chamba is the oldest and largest temple which is built in the shape of a peak. Six of the most stunning idols of Lord Vishnu and Shiva are enshrined in this temple.

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How to reach Chamunda Devi Mandir Chamba

By Air- The nearest airport from this temple is Gaggal Airport which is at a distance of about 28 km from Chamunda Devi Mandir Chamba. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Chamunda Devi Mandir Chamba is Pathankot railway station which is at a distance of 10 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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