Vajreshwari Temple, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Vajreshwari Temple, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Vajreshwari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess of lightening, Vajreshwari located in Chamba Town in Chamba Tehsil in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is situated at the end of Jansali Bazar in Chamba. Chamba is located at an altitude of 1,006 metres (3,301 feet) above mean sea level. Chamba is situated on the banks of the Ravi River (a major tributary of the Trans-Himalayan Indus River), at its confluence with the Sal River.

History

It is believed that the temple was originally dedicated to Lord Shiva. The grant of King Soma Varman and his son Asata Varman of Mushana Rajput Dynasty (Chamba State) mentions a Shiva temple built by Queen Rardha for her deceased husband Salakar Varman in 12^th century CE. The temple mentioned in this grant might be the current Vajreshwari Temple. The present image of Vajreshwari was dedicated by Pratap Singh in 1580 CE. The temple was renovated during the reign of Balabhadra Varman (1589 – 1641 CE), Prithvi Singh (1641 – 1666 CE), Udai Singh (1690 – 1720 CE) and Umedh Singh (1948 – 1964 CE). This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/03/vajreshwari-temple-chamba-temple.html

Festivals

A huge fair during the Amavasya in the month of March is held in the honour of goddess Vajreswari. Navaratri is another famous festival celebrated here in the month of March.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Chamba Old Bus Stand and 2 Kms from Chamba New Bus Stand. The temple is situated at the end of Jansali Bazar in Chamba Town. Chamba is located at about 43 Kms from Dalhousie, 45 Kms from Banikhet, 60 Kms from Bharmour, 83 Kms from Nurpur Road Railway Station, 103 Kms from Pathankot, 103 Kms from Pathankot Junction Railway Station, 108 Kms from Pathankot Airport, 116 Kms from Kangra Airport, 127 Kms from Kangra and 129 Kms from Dharamshala. Chamba is situated on Pathankot to Bharmour route (NH – 154A).

Location