Baglamukhi Temple, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh India

The ancient Baglamukhi Temple is situated at a distance of 42 km from Dharamsala on State Route 23, Himachal Pradesh. The main deity of the temple is Goddess Durga and the idol is believed to be the finest example of stone carving. The temple has a unique shivling believed to have been installed by the Pandavas. Lakhs of pilgrims visit this temple every year. Gaggal is the nearest airport located 15 km from Dharamshala.

Bagalamukhi Temple is a prominent tourist destination of Kangra District. Many devotees come here everyday to worship the Hindu Goddess Bagalamukhi, who is regarded as one of the ten goddesses of wisdom in the Hindu mythology. Situated on the road head of Dharamshala-Kangra-Chandigarh Highway, this temple is located at the entrance of Kotla Fort in Kangra. The name Bagalamukhi has come from the word Bagala and Mukha that mean bridle and face, respectively. Thus, etymologically, the name stands for 'one whose face has the power to rule'.