Jwalamukhi

Jwalamukhi

Goddess of Flames — Mouth of the Goddess

Overview

Jwalamukhi (ज्वालामुखी) is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India, located in Kangra district. The goddess manifests as flames from the earth, with no idol.

Key Facts

• State: Himachal Pradesh
• District: Kangra
• Type: Ancient Shakti Peeth
• Festival: Navratri

Legend

According to mythology, when Sati's body parts fell here during Vishnu's discus cutting, the region became a powerful Shakti Peeth. Flames emerge naturally from the rocks.

Temple

The temple has:

• Permanent flames (jvala)
• No murti (idol)
• Ancient architecture
• Underground flame chambers

Source: Temple records, Puranas