What is famous or special in Kangra?

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What is famous or special in Kangra?

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  1. Masroor Rock Temple: It is known for its monolithic temples, built in Indo-Aryan style. The Shrine consist of three stone images of Rama, Lakshman and Sita.
  2. Kangra Fort : It was built by Bhuma Chand of Katoch Dynasty. The fort is located next to the Kangra town. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas.
  3. Jwala Ji: It is the most ancient temple also mentioned in Mahabharata. This temple known for the “Flamming Goddess”.The Mughal Emperor Akbar once tried to extinguish the flames by covering them with an iron disk and even channelizing water to them. But the flames blasted all these efforts. Akbar then presented a golden parasol (chattar) at the shrine. However, his cynicism at the power of devi(goddess) caused the gold to debase into another metal which is still unknown to the world. His belief in the deity was all the more strengthened after this incident.
  4. Chamunda Devi Temple: It is located about 10km west of Palampur, on the bank of Baner River.Around 400 years ago the king and a Brahmin priest prayed to Devi for permission to move the temple to some easily accessible location. Devi appeared to the priest in a dream giving her consent. She directed him to dig in a certain spot and an ancient idol would be found and that idol should be installed in the temple and worshipped as her form.
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