The shrine is dedicated to one of the ten Mahavidyas of the Supreme Goddess as per Shaktism. Her abode is considered to be a Sidha Peetha. According to the mythology, she emerged on hearing the prayers of other Gods when the huge storm has erupted over the earth. It is believed that she calmed the storm, and since then she is worshipped as the enemy destroyer. This temple is one among the pars of famous Nava Shaktipeeth Yatra.
It is considered that the Goddess loved the yellow color, and hence the temple is painted vibrantly in the yellow shade. The entrance, all the domes and the pillars are painted in yellow. Inside a tiered dome, which is supported by pillars, there is a huge prodigious havankund. The holy place enshrines the idol of Goddess Baglamukhi embellished with yellow ornaments, garments, and flowers.
The closest is airport is Gaggal or Kangra Airport, which is 11 km from Kangra Town. Gaggal Airport also called the Kangra Airport, is about 8 km from Kangra and 15 km from Dharmashala. It has regular flights to Delhi and has a passenger capacity of 100. From other major cities, connecting flights/multi airlines via Delhi can be opted.
Nearest Railway Station is Kangra Mandir Railway Station (KGMR) in Halehr Khurd, which is 40 km away from Mata Buglamukhi Temple, Kangra. There are 48 trains run from different parts of the country to Kangra District. The railhead is well-connected with other major parts of the country. From Railway Station, devotee has to go by road to temple, which will take approx. 1 hour.
The Baglamukhi Temple is located in the village of Bankhandi, 40 km before Kangra on Ranital Dehra Road. Kangra district is well connected by road. Devotee can come here by hiring a cab, self-drive or catching a bus from Shimla (150.4 km), Chamba (148.6 km), and McLeod Gang (48.9 km). From Delhi, the distance by road to Kangra is 435 km.
Jai Maa Baglamukhi
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