Bhalei Mata Temple, Bhalai, Himachal Pradesh

Bhalei Mata Temple, Bhalai, Himachal Pradesh

Bhalei Mata Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Bhadra Kali located at Bhalai Village in Bhalai Tehsil in Chamba District in Himachal Pradesh, India. The Temple is situated at an altitude of 3,800 feet (1,200 m) high spur in Bhalei.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/05/bhalei-mata-temple-bhalai-legends.html

History

The Temple was built by King Pratap Singh of Chamba State and later renovated by the King Shri Singh in 18^th century CE. The idol of Bhadrakali was robbed by some miscreants in 1973 but recovered at Chohra near the present dam site.

The Temple

The Temple is situated at an altitude of 3,800 feet (1,200 m) high spur in Bhalei. The sanctum enshrines an image Bhadra Kali, locally called as Bhalei Mata. The deity is in the front of an image of black stone of two feet height.

Festivals

A big havan ceremony is performed during the navratras of Ashwin and Chait months.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 24 Kms from Surangani, 31 Kms from Chamba, 44 Kms from Dalhousie, 108 Kms from Pathankot Junction Railway Station, 108 Kms from Pathankot, 113 Kms from Pathankot Airport and 342 Kms from Shimla. The temple is situated on Dalhousie to Surangani route.

Location