Himachal Devi Darshan with Shaktipeeth Package
Five Devi Darshan in Himachal Package
Naina Devi, Chintpurni, Jwalamukhi, Brajeshwari Devi Kangra, Chamunda Devi,Bagla Mukhi and Mansa Devi with Dharamshala Mcleodganj
The religious Devi temples of Himachal and other regions of North India are most well famous around the country. Most of these devi temples are one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, located on hills, caves and surrounded by dense forest. The 5 most famous devi temples of Himachal, along with other famous devi temple are Naina Devi, Chintpurni, Jwalamukhi, Brajeshwari Devi Kangra, Chamunda Devi, Bagla Mukhi and Mansa Devi.
Legend of Shatipeeths
Daksha, unhappy with his daughter Sati's marriage to Lord Shiva, refused to invite Shiva to the yagna he was performing. Relenting to Sati who wanted to visit her father, Shiva allowed his wife to go the yagna. There, Daksha insulted Shiva. Unable to bear her father's disrespect towards her husband, Sati immolated herself. Shiva, in his wrathful form of Veerabhadra, destroyed the yagna and killed Daksha.The ire and grief of Shiva, manifested as the celestial dance of destruction, the Tandav. Lord Vishu, with the aim of stopping the Tandav, used his Sudarshana Chakra, which cut through the Sati's corpse. The parts of her body fell at varied spots all through the subcontinent and these sites came to be called Shakti Peethas. The 5 such shrines around Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh have been clustered to form the five devi durga temples or the Shatipeethas.
The 4 Days 3 Nights tour itinerary of this 5 Himachal Devi Darshan with Shaktipeeth Package includes visit to the 4 Shaktipeeths in Himachal such as Mata Chintpurni, Jwala Ji, Kangra Devi and Naina Devi. You will also be visiting Mansa Devi Shatipeeth in Chandigarh along with Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dhaam and Bagla Mukhi temple. Starting from Chandigarh Airport / Railway Stataion, the package also includes private cab for transfers and sightseeing , meals as per itinerary, temple tours and visit to Anandpur Sahib. You will also be visiting the famous hill station of Dharamshala and Mcleod Ganj perched on a hill top.
5 Devi Yatra Preparations
The devotee are advised to plan in advance and book package for the yatra. If travelling during peak season, it is highly recommended to book in advance so that you dont have to face any sort of problem in getting good rooms in hotels.
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Crowd Expected
Most of these temples witness a steady flow of devotees during the peak season. On holidays, Navratri time and festival days a large number of devotees visit these shrines.
Itinerary for 5 Devi Darshan
Day 1
Chandigarh - Mansa Devi - Chintpurni
Night stay : Chintpurni
The first day of your spiritual journey starts from Chandigarh Airport / Railway Station.On your arrival at Chandigarh, you will be received by our representative at the railway station or airport.If you wish you can freshen up at Chandigarh (Charges extra) or proceed to Mansa Devi Shaktipeeth. It is among the 51 Shaktipeeths and holy abode of Mata Mansa. Devotees horde this place to the tie a threat around the tree as it is believed that wishes of people come true by doing it. Later drive for about 3-4 hours to reach Chintpurni Devi Shaktipeeth. On reaching check in to your hotel freshen up and later visit temple of Chintapurni Devi Ji.Chhinnamastika Devi temple in Chintpurni is a major pilgrimage centre as it is one of the Shakti Peethas in India. It is surrounded by the western Himalayas in the north and east in the smaller Shivalik range. The temple is dedicated to Chhinnamasta or Chinnamastika Devi and is one of the 7 major and 51 total Shakti Peethas. It is believed that part of Sati’s forehead fell at this place and thus Chhinnamasta is said to be the severe-headed one or the fore headed-one. The fairs during Navaratri and Chaitra are widely popular here
It is believed that if you ask something from the Devi with a true heart, your wish will be granted.
Day 2
Baglamukhi - Nagarkot Brajeshwari Devi at Kangra - Chamunda Devi
Night stay : Chamunda
In the morning after check out proceed towards Baglamukhi Ji Temple at Sameli near Bankhandi in District. Kangra. The shrine is dedicated to one of the Ten Mahavidyas of the Supreme Goddess as per Shaktism. Devotees visit the temple with hopes of getting their wishes fulfilled, elections & cases won, exams passed or life otherwise to be happy and successful. It is said that anything asked for after performing homagni and yajna at the temple is granted. The name Bagalamukhi comes from two separate Sanskrit words, 'Bagala' meaning 'bride' and 'mukhi' meaning 'face'. In essence, it translates to the deity having captivating and hypnotising powers in her face or herself which fights the evil away. It is said that yellow is the favourite colour of the goddess which is why the Baglamukhi Temple has been painted yellow in colour. All the worshippers of the Goddess wear yellow coloured clothes, and yellow sweets are offered to the deity. Many festivals are celebrated at Maa Baglamukhi Temple including Navratri, Guru Purnima, Vasant Panchami, and other special pujas and aartis.After darshans of Baglamukhi we will drive for about 1 hour to reach Nagarkot Brajeshwari Devi Shaktipeeth at Kangra located at a distance of about 25 kms from Baglamukhi. The main deity of this temple is Brajeshwari Devi who is also known as Vajrayogini or Nagarkot Dhaam. She is also the incarnation of Parvati, the Goddess or Aadi Maya on the Earth. It is also one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Devi Mata Ji. It is said to be built over the ashen and charred breasts of Goddess Sati. Bajreshwari Devi Temple, constructed in the 11th century, exhibits the Shikhara style of architecture with its magnificent stone carvings. One of the two pillars placed at the entrance provides information about the period of construction of the temple. The sacred and holy shrine is known for its extreme wealth it has gathered overages. Later we will drive for about 40 minutes to reach Chamunda Devi.
On reaching check in to your hotel and freshen up. Later visit Chamunda Devi Temple in the evening and you can attend "Evening Aarti of Chamunda Devi". The Chamunda Devi Temple is a shrine to the wrathful form of Goddess Durga or Chamunda who in Hindu Mythology is the symbol of female power. The idol of Goddess Chamunda in the temple is considered so sacred that it is completely hidden beneath a red cloth and is kept so always. Night stay at hotel in Chamunda Devi.
Day 3
Dharamshala Mcleod GanjNight Stay : Mcleod Ganj
Today we drive out of Chamunda Devi and make our way up to the Old British hill station of Dharamsala. Until 1959 this was a quiet unassuming town, but that all changed when the Dalai Lama settled here after fleeing Tibet at the time of the Chinese invasion in October of that year. McLeod Ganj is the upper part of the town situated 500m above Lower Dharamsala and is the area with the greatest Tibetan influence. It is also where we base ourselves for our visit to the area. We will start our sightseeing tour of Dharamshala by visiting War Memorial, situated at the entrance point of Dharamshala. Built in the memory of the valiant soldiers who fought for their motherland, you can witness the names of war heroes inscribed here and the mere sight of war tanks makes it worth the visit. The trail through the pine tree forests and the hidden routes to them to visit the memorial is quite astonishing in itself.
Later visit Kunal Pathri temple, Tea Gardens and proceed towards McLeodGanj, also known as ‘Little Lhasa’. It is the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile and home to the Dalai Lama. Walk around the town and see the main temple where the Dalai Lama grants an audience to visitors whenever he is in residence. Also take a look at the residence of the Dalai Lama.
Next explore the nearby Mcleod Ganj Market or Mall Road that is famous for Tibetan handicrafts. From McLeod Ganj go to the Church of St. John in the Wilderness. It is a beautiful church built in the neo-gothic style in 1852. The church has some exquisite Belgian stained glass windows. One of the Viceroys of British India, Lord Elgin, is buried in the grounds of the church.
Afterwards, go for a walk around Dal Lake. The lake is a picturesque excursion spot surrounded by Deodar forests. Nearby is a Hindu temple dedicated to Durveshwar Mahadev. Later walk out to the Waterfall from the temple of Bhagsunag. In the evening return back to hotel for night stay.
Day 4
McLeod Ganj - Jwalamukhi - Naina Devi - Chandigarh
McLeod Ganj - Jwalamukhi - Naina Devi - Chandigarh
Check out from hotel in the morning and drive for 60 kms to reach Jwala Ji Shaktipeeth dedicated to Jwala Devi- the presiding deity in the form of flames. Due to this fact, the goddess is also referred as the 'Flaming Goddess'. As per the legends Jwala Ji Devi temple is also one of the 51 Shaktipeeths where the mouth or tongue of Devi Sati fell here at the time of self-sacrifice. Ever since, the Goddess occupied the place and she manifested in nine flames that are named as Mahakali, Annapurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Vindhya Vasini, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji Devi respectively.Seek the divine blessings from Jwalamukhi Ji & spend some time visiting the nearby temples such as Gorakh Dibbi & Garbh Grih. Later drive for about 3 hours to reach Naina Devi Shaktipeeth located at a distance of about 103 kms from Jwalamukhi. The Temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji is situated on a hilltop at a height of 1219 m above sea level, it was built by Raja Bir Chand in the 8th century. This temple was constructed on a triangular hillock and is also one of the 51 Shakti Peeths of Sati. The temple can be reached on foot or manual carriages. There is also a ropeway that can be used to reach the hilltop. After crossing the main entrance gate, you will notice a grand Peepal tree on the left side. Just opposite the tree, there are idols of Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman. Upon reaching the main temple, you will be greeted by two statues of lions. The inner sanctum of the temple has three idols- Kali Devi on the left, the Eyes of the Shakti in the middle, and Lord Ganesha on the right. The entire stretch leading up to the temple is lined with small shops that sell prasad and souvenirs. The temple attracts thousands of devotees and can be very crowded on auspicious Hindu days. This temple is among the most revered temples in the country. The eyes of Devi Sati fall at this place. Later we will drive for about 2 hours to reach Chandigarh located at a distance of about 110 kms from Naina Devi Ji. On reaching board your train or flight & return back to your desired destination with blessings of Durga Mata Ji.
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Inclusions Stay Stay on a double, triple & Quad sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels as per category of package chosen. Meals Breakfast will be complimentary in Deluxe & Premium Package. In economy package breakfast can be ordered on extra payment. Transfers Airport/Railway Station pick up and drop as per your flight/train timings. Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (Sedan - Dzire / Etios & SUV- Eartiga / Innova) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary. Toll Tax, Parking, Driver Allowances & Fuel charges are included in the given price. Guide Highly-Experienced driver cum guide. |
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