Bajreshwari Mata Temple, Kangra
| Vajreshwari Temple | |
|---|---|
Kangra Devi | |
Main entrance of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kangra district |
| Deity | Goddess Durga |
| Festivals | Navratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Kangra, Kangra Devi, 176001 |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location in Himachal Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 32°06′07″N 76°16′12″E / 32.10183°N 76.26987°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu temple architecture |
| Elevation | 738.33 m (2,422 ft) |
The Vajreshwari Devi Temple, also known as Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Bajreshwari Mata Temple, or Kangra Devi Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Durga in her fierce form as Vajreshwari, the goddess of the thunderbolt. The temple is one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peethas, where it is believed that the left breast of Sati fell to earth.
The temple complex has several smaller temples dedicated to other Hindu deities. There is also a temple of Bhairava here. The temple is particularly famous for its Navratri festival, which is celebrated twice a year.
Himachal Pradesh has 5 Shakti Pithas - Chintpurni, Jwalamukhi Temple, Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Shri Chamunda Devi Mandir and Naina Devi Temple.