Location
Mata BaglaMukhi Mandir is situated in bankhandi, a village in the kangra district of himachal pradesh, india. The Temple lies on nh503, post office bankhandi, kangra 177114. Pin code: 177114. It is approximately 26 km from kangra town, along the ranital–dehra road.
History & Spiritual Significance
- Mata BaglaMukhi Is One Of The Ten MahaVidya, Revered As Maa Pitambara Devi, The Divine Mother Who Wears yellow and Is believed To Have The Power To Immobilize enemies, Silence speech of adversaries (stambhan), and Remove obstacles.
- The Temple at bankhandi is considered one of the siddha peeths Of Mata BaglaMukhi, where powerful rituals are known to be performed.
- Color yellow is sacred here, devotees often wear yellow garments, offer yellow food items, and The Temple architecture and ornamentation heavily feature yellow.
- The legends say That Mata BaglaMukhi at bankhandi Manifests Powers Of Protection, Supporting devotees in overcoming enemies, legal disputes, speech issues, and mental obstacles.
How To Reach
- By air: the nearest airport is gaggal airport (kangra airport), approximately 35-36 km from bankhandi, himachal pradesh.
- By train: the closest railhead is kangra mandir railway station (kgmr) in halehr khurd, about 40 km from The Temple. Other larger stations include pathankot (≈ 99 km) which connect to bankhandi via road transport.
- By road:
- From kangra town, The Temple is about 26-40 km away via the ranital–dehra road.
- From chandigarh, the drive is approximately 150 km (3-4 hours) depending on route and traffic. Taxis and buses operate this route.
- Buses or shared taxis from dharamshala, kangra, and nearby regions are available; last-mile transport via local roads or private vehicles is common.
Temple Timings & Facilities
- Darshan hours: morning arti around 5:00 am, Temple opens early; evening timings extend until around 9:30 pm in some reports.
- Weekly / special days: fridays are significant; Navratri is one of the biggest festivals here. Devotees come in large numbers during these periods.
- Temple management: managed by prachin mandir Mata Shree BaglaMukhi Devi trust bankhandi, under the leadership of mahant shri rajat giri.