Baglamukhi Temple, the 8th among the ten Shaktipeeth, is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
The word “Baglamukhi” is derived from a Sanskrit word that means “Bagla,” “bride,” and Mukhi-face. She is also named Peethambra and is one of the ten Mahavidas.
The history of the Baglamukhi Temple dates back to the Mahabharata period. According to legend, Raksha once stole the book of Brahma (the creator of the universe) and hid it in Pataal. Baglamukhi Mata was born to find the book and kill the rakshasa.
Another story says that she emerged when a huge storm covered the earth. So she appeared to save the earth, thanks to God’s prayers. It’s also believed that the Pandavas built the temple during their exile.
Ravana
Ravana was an ardent devotee of Baglamukhi Devi. When Ram went to conquer Sri Lanka, he also worshipped Baglamukhi Devi to get victory over Ravana.
Architecture
The entire temple has been painted yellow. Everything, from the clothes of the mother to the food offered, is yellow in color. When visitors visit the temple for darshan, they often wear yellow clothes. Mata Baglamukhi Devi sits on a golden throne decorated with a variety of jewels.
How to reach Baglamukhi Temple
By Road: The most convenient way to reach Baglamukhi Temple is by road. There are regular bus services available from nearby cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, and Jalandhar. One can also hire a taxi or drive to the temple by car.
By Train: The nearest railway station to Kangra is Pathankot Junction, which is around 90 km from the temple. From Pathankot, one can take a taxi or a bus to reach the temple.
By Air: The nearest airport to Kangra is the Gaggal Airport, also known as the Kangra Airport, which is about 20 km from the temple. From the airport, one can take a taxi or a bus to reach the temple.