Mata Banglamukhi Temple in Dehra region of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh - A temple visited by thousands everyday and is surrounded by beautiful Himalayan mountain ranges
During recent trip to Dharmshala from Delhi, we came across Ma Banglamukhi temple on our way and planned to take a stop here and we found this place quite special given it's surrounded by peaceful mountains. Not sure if place is usually that peaceful as we were there early in the morning and temple gates were yet to open.
Banglamukhi temple is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by Dhauladhar mountain ranges of the Himalayas. The shrine is dedicated to one of the ten Mahavidyas of the Supreme Goddess as per Shaktism. Devotees visit the temple with hopes of getting their wishes fulfilled and the strong belief brings people to this temple. People revisit when their wishes are fulfilled. It is said that anything asked for after performing homagni and yajna at the temple is granted.
The name Bagalamukhi comes from two separate Sanskrit words - 'Bagala' meaning 'bride' and 'mukhi' meaning 'face'. In essence, it translates to the deity having captivating and hypnotising powers in her face or herself which fights the evil away. It is said that yellow is the favourite colour of the goddess which is why the Baglamukhi Temple has been painted yellow in colour. All the worshippers of the Goddess wear yellow coloured clothes, and yellow sweets are offered to the deity. Many festivals are celebrated at Maa Baglamukhi Temple including Navratri, Guru Purnima, Vasant Panchami, and other special pujas and aartis.
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