Shree Vajreshwari Devi temple is located in the center of Kangra town in Himachal Pradesh. Popularly known as Nagarkot Dham or Kot Kangra, the temple dedicated to Goddess Vajreshwari Devi is one of the most renowned shrine of northern India.
It is famous Shaktipeeth where the left breast of Pauranik Sati Parvati is stated to have fallen. The devi is worshipped in form of a pindi. (A legend says that after Goddess Sati sacrificed herself in the honor of Lord Shiva in her Fathers Yagya. Shiva took her body on his shoulder and started Tandav . In order to stop him from destroying the world Lord Vishnu divided the body of Sati into 51 parts with his Chakra. The left breast of Sati fell at this spot, thus making it a Shakti Peeth.)
A legend avers that the body of Demon King Jalandhara was buried at this place. According to another legend it is believed that in ancient times the Goddess has used butter to heal the wounds she got during the battle with the Demon Makishasur. The tradition still continues on the day of Makar Sakranti every year. (Makar Sakranti which comes on second week of January.)
Thousands of pilgrims from all over the country came for glimpse of the butter idol on the Pindi of the goddess, prepared for the Makar Sankranti festival. About 1,400 to 2,000 kilograms of butter is used and remains on the Pindi for one week. The butter, when removed, is distributed as prasada among the devotees. The butter is believed to treats chronic skin ailments and joint pains.
Though the exact date of the construction of this temple is not known but During the beginning of the 11th century the popularity of this temple had reached it zenith. It is the reason why Mohammad Ghazni invaded Kangra in 1009. Later in year 1360, Sultan Feroze Tughlaq damaged the structure and in earthquake of the year 1905 this temple was completely destroyed. Temple was completed in the year 1930. The three domes of this temple depict the architecture of religious places of Hindu, Muslims, and Sikhs which is unique in itself.
See also: Shaktipeeth Jwalamukhi Temple |
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| Shaktipeeth Vajreshwari Devi Temple |
It is famous Shaktipeeth where the left breast of Pauranik Sati Parvati is stated to have fallen. The devi is worshipped in form of a pindi. (A legend says that after Goddess Sati sacrificed herself in the honor of Lord Shiva in her Fathers Yagya. Shiva took her body on his shoulder and started Tandav . In order to stop him from destroying the world Lord Vishnu divided the body of Sati into 51 parts with his Chakra. The left breast of Sati fell at this spot, thus making it a Shakti Peeth.)
A legend avers that the body of Demon King Jalandhara was buried at this place. According to another legend it is believed that in ancient times the Goddess has used butter to heal the wounds she got during the battle with the Demon Makishasur. The tradition still continues on the day of Makar Sakranti every year. (Makar Sakranti which comes on second week of January.)
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| Butter idol on the Pindi of the Goddess, on Makar Sankranti... |
Thousands of pilgrims from all over the country came for glimpse of the butter idol on the Pindi of the goddess, prepared for the Makar Sankranti festival. About 1,400 to 2,000 kilograms of butter is used and remains on the Pindi for one week. The butter, when removed, is distributed as prasada among the devotees. The butter is believed to treats chronic skin ailments and joint pains.
Though the exact date of the construction of this temple is not known but During the beginning of the 11th century the popularity of this temple had reached it zenith. It is the reason why Mohammad Ghazni invaded Kangra in 1009. Later in year 1360, Sultan Feroze Tughlaq damaged the structure and in earthquake of the year 1905 this temple was completely destroyed. Temple was completed in the year 1930. The three domes of this temple depict the architecture of religious places of Hindu, Muslims, and Sikhs which is unique in itself.
See also: Shaktipeeth Jwalamukhi Temple |
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