Himani Chamunda, Hindu temple in Kangra, India
The temple stands at 3,185 meters elevation on a mountain peak in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh.
The original temple near Raja Chandra Bhan Chand Katoch's palace ruins was abandoned until 1992, when PD Saini initiated a 20-year restoration project.
According to local beliefs, the temple marks the location where Goddess Chamunda defeated two demons by throwing large stones from the mountain peak.
The temple requires a demanding 8.5-kilometer trek from the last motorable road in Kardiana, taking approximately 6 to 7 hours to complete.
In February 2014, lightning destroyed the main temple structure, leading to the construction of a temporary shrine using traditional Kangra architecture.
Location: Himachal Pradesh
GPS coordinates: 32.19270,76.45060
Latest update: April 6, 2025 23:33
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