Bajreshwari Temple, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh India

Kangra town in Himachal Pradesh is an important pilgrimage destination. It is a hub of several ancient temples with distinct architectural styles. You can see many shrines here built in the typical north Indian Nagara style of architecture (pagoda style). The famous Bajreshwari Temple, also known as the Vagreshwari Devi Temple, is located in the heart of the town. It happens to be the most visited Hindu shrine in the district.

Bajreshwari Temple is one of the 51 shaktipeeth (holy places where parts of Sati's body fell). It is said to have been founded by the goddess Bajreshwari herself during an Ashwamedha (horse sacrifice) held at the spot. The temple suffered many times at the hands of invaders. Mehmood of Ghazni destroyed it and built a mosque on its ruins. However, the temple was restored, though it was severely damaged again by an earthquake in 1905. Bajreshwari Temple had a facelift in 1920 and was restored to its former glory.

 Bajreshwari Temple is the sacred temple is placed in the heart of Kangra town. Its legendary assets are very famous. The shrine is committed to Bajreshwari Mata and thousands of pilgrims visit it every year. It is said that the temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of India. 

Bajreshwari Devi Temple, constructed in the 11th century, is devoted to the Hindu deity Vajreshwari. The temple exhibits the Shikhara style architecture with its magnificent stone carvings. One of the two pillars placed at entrance provides information about the period of construction of the temple.At the exterior corner of the temple are placed the images of a four armed Hindu Goddess, Durga, seated on a lion, and Hindu deity Vishnu in his abode known as the Vaikuntha. In addition to this, one see carved pillars displaying the images of different Hindu gods and goddesses.