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 MahaVidyas, Revered As Maa Pitambara Devi — She 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.