"Experience spiritual tranquility at this sacred temple."
Aghanjar Mahadeva Temple is a famous Hindu temple in the hill town of Chamba. It is a 500-year-old temple that is set amid the beautiful hills of Dhauladhar. It enshrines Lord Shiva and is said to have an special aura since the times of the Pandavas. In the bygone times, it had a small structure with a Shivalinga. The temple was built by the locals around the Shivalinga.
Why Is It Famous?
It is said that when the Pandavas were on a pilgrimage to the holy mountain of Kailash, Lord Shiva appeared in front of Arjuna. He blessed him with the boon of victory over the Kauravas. The rock-cut Shivalinga is placed inside the sanctum of the temple that is worshiped on a daily basis. The idols of Lord Shiva in a meditating posture and Lord Hanuman can be seen inside Aghanjar Mahadeva Temple.
This temple is endowed with a serene ambiance due to its location amid the Dhauladhar ranges. Such location of is a key attraction for the visitors that throng to bow their heads in front of Lord Shiva. A cave is also situated nearby that is a huge crowd puller. Thus, not only for the religious purposes but Aghanjar Mahadeva Temple can be visited for a day’s itinerary as well.
Best Time To Visit:-
Aghanjar Mahadeva Temple is a place that is visited on a daily basis by the devotees and visitors. It can be visited during any day of the year. Therefore, there is no restraint in paying a visit to this temple.
Watch Out!
Maha Shivaratri is a major festival that is celebrated at Aghanjar Mahadeva Temple. This auspicious day attracts numerous devotees of Lord Shiva that start visiting the temple from the early hours of the day. Abhisheka of the Shivalinga is performed using the Panchamrit and Prasad is distributed among all.
Reaching There:-
Chamba is well-connected via all major highways, railways, and airways that connect it with the rest of Himachal Pradesh. The luxury interstate buses, express trains, and flights are available from the different cities to reach Chamba conveniently. Traveling within the town is usually done via local transit.
Nearest Railway Station:- Pathankot Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Pathankot Airport
