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Ancient–Medieval
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Deities
Chamunda Devi
Fierce Form of Durga
Fierce Form of Durga
Chamunda Devi (चामुण्डा देवी) is a fierce form of Durga, worshipped as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The temple near Palampur is among the most visited Shakti temples in North India.
She is believed to have killed the demons Chanda and Munda here. The temple stands at the site where Mata's earrings fell.
Source: Temple records, local tradition
