Jwalamukhi temple guide

The temple of the flame goddess, where natural fires burn from the rock without any idol.

610 m Kangra district 45 km from Gaggal Airport

At Jwalamukhi, the goddess is worshipped as the flames that burn from fissures in the rock inside the sanctum. It is one of the Shakti Peeths, and devotees come from all over north India, especially at Navratri.

Things to do in Jwalamukhi

  • Main temple: The flames, the gilded dome and the five aartis through the day.
  • Gorakh Dibbi: A small pool of water that seems to boil but is cool to touch.

How to reach Jwalamukhi

45 km from Gaggal, 35 km from Kangra and 105 km from Pathankot.

Best time to visit Jwalamukhi

All year. Navratri is extremely crowded.

Where to stay

Simple hotels near the temple. Kangra is an hour away.

Jwalamukhi: questions

What is special about Jwalamukhi temple?

There is no idol; the goddess is worshipped as natural flames that burn from the rock inside the temple.

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