Shakti Peeth 4 of 51 · India · Himachal Pradesh
Jwalamukhi
ज्वालामुखी
Location: Jwalamukhi, Kangra
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Siddhida (Ambika)
Bhairava (Shiva)
Unmatta Bhairava
Body part fallen
Tongue
Darshan timings
05:00–12:00, 14:30–22:00 IST
Best season
March–June, September–November (avoid winter snow)
Daily visitors
5,000–8,000 (Navratri 1L+)
Modern access
Online darshan booking via HP Tourism portal.
Signature ritual
Akhand Jyot Darshan + Aarti
Significance
Goddess manifests as 9 perpetual blue flames burning from rock fissures — no fuel source.
Legend
Sati's tongue fell here. Akbar tried to extinguish flames with iron disc + water — failed.
How to reach
Pathankot railway (123 km) → cab. Dharamshala airport (50 km).
Navratri special
Navratri 2x yearly — devotees fast all 9 days, lakhs visit
Primary pujas performed here
- Jyot Aarti
- Akhand Jyot Darshan
- Chunari offering
- Navratri 9-day fast
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.