Jwala ji temple

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Jwala Ji Temple is located in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. This temple is dedicated to Sati, the spouse of Lord Shiva. What might also leave you in dismay right here is the eternal flame this is burning in the premises of the temple for a hundred years without any supply of fuel. The flame burns faultless and in blue shade. The miles burning continuously given that first date of its recognized records. it's miles believed that Sati killed herself after hearing and mistreated Shiva from her father. After her dying, Lord Vishnu made to split her frame into fifty-one pieces which fell down on the special components of the Earth. is believed that Sati Devi's Tongue has fallen in this region, where JwalaJi temple is constructed. Many scientific groups have come right here to research the supply of this endless flame but have failed. temple might be the most ancient temple in India. it's far mentioned inside the Mahabharata and other scriptures. unlike any other temple, Jwala Ji temple doesn’t have a statue or a picture, but a continuously burning blue flame that seems to come from the rocks. The flame may be visible at numerous places in the temple and it is burning constantly in view that the first date of its recognized history. As per legacy, Jwala Ji Temple pertains to Sati -granddaughter of Lord Brahma and wife of Lord Shiva. it is here that Sati’s tongue fell that could now be seen in the form of the flame.

 

As Per another legacy, Sati immolated herself after her father insulted Lord Shiva. In his rage at losing his spouse, indignant Shiva completed the fearsome and awe-inspiring Tandava dance with Sati’s charred frame on his shoulders. in the course of this dance, Sati’s frame got here apart and the portions fell at exceptional places on the planet. The temple is supposed to be first constructed by using a king Raja Bhumi Chandra who, on the bitch of a cowherd, tried to find out a female who got here out of the wooded area and drank the milk of his cow. due to the fact, the king becomes privy to the legend of Sati, he endured his search for the location and eventually succeeded. He built a temple there and hired a priest to perform puja (prayer). Later, Pandavas came and done a few maintenance work inside the temple.

 

 

Do:

  • Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
  • Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.


 

Don't s

  • Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  • Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  • Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  • Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  • Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  • Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.

Do:

  • Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
  • Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.


Don't s:

  • Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  • Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  • Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  • Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  • Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  • Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.

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