Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Kangraबृजेश्वरी देवी मंदिर, कांगड़ा
A Shakti Peeth in Kangra town, rebuilt after the 1905 earthquake.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKangra, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra and Dharamshala
Kangra and Dharamshala
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit25 March to 10 April and 25 September to 10 October
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height730 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyKangra, Kangra
EntryFree
About Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Kangra
A Shakti Peeth in Kangra town, where Sati's breast is said to have fallen. The temple was repeatedly looted in history, and rebuilt in the 20th century after the 1905 Kangra earthquake. The Navratri fairs, held twice a year, attract huge crowds.
What to see and do
- Shakti Peeth
- Rebuilt after the 1905 earthquake
- Navratri fairs
- Busy market
- Near Kangra Fort
Part of The Himalaya.
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