Temples in Kangra :

Kangra is the most populous district in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The town of Dharamshala serves as the administrative headquarters of the district. Kangra is situated in the lower foothills of Himalayas. Steeped with sheer religiosity Kangra is famous for the temples. The town of Jwalamukhi in Kangra is famous for a prehistorical temple of Jwalaji, an extremely revered God of the same name. The district dates back 3500 years, to the illustrious Vedic times. Kangra is rich in ancient art, crafts and architecture. With a predominance of Hindu temples, the town of Marsur is famous for the rock cut temples. Dotted with numerous temples Kangra is a sacred place, which further enhance the tourist quotient of Himachal Pradesh. 

Jwalamukhi Temple, Jwalamukhi - Considered one of the Shaktipeeths in India, Jwalamukhi Temple is devoid of any idol, housing divine flames instead. The Jwalamukhi temple is dedicated to the "GODDESS OF LIGHT".

One of its own kinds of temples, there is no idol in it. An eternally burning and shining blue flame emanating from a rock sanctum is only worshipped here as a manifestation of the goddess. Dedicated to the deity of Flaming Mouth or goddess Jwalamukhi, the temple is one of the 51 power spots or Shaktipeethas of India. One of the most revered temples of the Hindus, the temple possesses a golden dome, gifted by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The temple is at its best during Navratri festival in early April and mid October.

Bhagsunath Temple, Mcleodganj, Dharamshala - A gothic construction, Bhagsunath Temple is regarded exceedingly sacred by the Hindus, placed within soothing surroundings.  A medieval shrine, Bhagsunath is Shiva Temple situated about 3kms from Mcleodganj. The temple has been highly revered by the Hindus and the Gorkha Community. The sacred shrine is famed for its two pools that are believed to have healing properties. 

Digambara Temple, Sidhabari, Kangra, - Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, Digambara Temple is a masterpiece in architectural wonder. 

Masroor Rock-cut Temples -The Masroor Temple of Kangra is a rare monolithic rock cut temples in North India that is dated to circa 8th century AD. It is an ambitious feat comparable with the rock hewn shrines of Ajanta and Ellora in Western India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu, Rama, Lakshmana, Sita and other Hindu deities, the complex in all has 15 Indo-Aryan style temples cut in the rock. They face the eastern Sun with a rectangular pool in the courtyard. Reflection of the temple shikhara’s in the pool waters casts a spell binding image of Masroor. In easy reach, this rare temple complex is only 40 km from Kangra.

Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple - The temple of Kaleshwar Mahadev is 10 km from Pragpur and 18 km from Nadaun on the banks of the river Beas. It is famous for the sacred Panchtirthi waters. Pilgrims take a holy dip on the day of Baisakhi (13 April) in Panchtirthi and the nearby river Beas. Local lore traces the origins of this temple complex to the exile of Pandavas, an episode from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata.

Radha Krishna Temple, Kangra - Radha Krishna Temple is renowned for its murals, exquisite to admire. 

Bhaniar Shiva Temple, Bhaniar : Himachal Pradesh-Bhaniar Shiva Temple is located in Bhaniar in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, and was a constituent part of the Gandhurb Fort. 

Guna Devi Temple, Mcleodganj - Consecrated to Goddess Kali, Guna Devi Temple is a pilgrim centre of the hill shepherds. 

Raghunatheshwar Tedha temple, Jwalamukhi - Partially damaged by a shattering earthquake, Raghunatheshwar Tedha Temple houses idols of the principal characters from Ramayana. 

Kanjesar Mahadev Temple, Palampur - Kanjesar Mahadev Temple is nestled amidst a grove of woodapple trees in the charming Palampur area. The temple is consecrated to Lord Shiva. 

Sidh Bairag Lok Temple, Palampur - Sidh Bairag Lok Temple is situated in the temple-dominated valley of Palampur in Kangra district. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Bundlamata Temple, Palampur - An extremely ancient temple, the road towards Bundlamata Temple is quite a memorable one. 

Kunal Pathri Temple, Dhauladhar Ranges - Devoted to Goddess Kapaleshwari, Kunal Pathri Temple bears significant legends for worshippers to regard its sacred. 

Suraj Kund Mandir, Kangra - Suraj Kund Mandir has arguments about its presiding deity, containing several holy tanks in its complex. Suraj Kund Mandir is situated in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The holy place is loyal to Lord Shiva, though scholars consider that at first the temple was holy to Surya, the Sun God. The main tank of the Suraj Kund Mandir is named Suraj Kund. Three smaller tanks called Ram Kund, Sita Kund and Lakshman Kund are placed in the surrounding area.

Chaumukha Temple - Consecrated to Lord Shiva, Chaumukha Temple possesses intricate artwork both in its interiors and exteriors. Chaumukha temple  is erected on the Kaloha-Nadaun Road near Nadaun in Kangra district. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. The front of the temple is beautify with imagery of a variety of deities in diverse postures. At the entry of the Chaumukha temple a small Shivling (the phallus, symbolic representation of Lord Shiva) is placed.

Nandi Kashur Mahadev Temple - Nandi Kashur Mahadev temple is located in Jadragal in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and lies on the banks of the Ban Ganga. 

Tapteshar Mahadev Temple, Kangra - Tapteshar Mahadev Temple is situated at Barang in Kangra district. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and was constructed by a Guler ruler. A hot spring is located closeby. 

Dip Tse-Chok Ling Gompa, Dharamshala - An archetypal Buddhist construction, Dip Tse-Chok Ling Gompa is dedicated to Sakyamuni. 

Shri Bajreshwari Devi Temple -The Kangra city recognized to the ancients as Nagarkot, is the seat of Shri Bajreshwari Devi. Mr. F. Cunningham's District Gazetteer of Kangra has the following explanation of the Bajreshwari temple in kangra "'The temple of Bajreshwari or Vagreshwari Devi at Kangra is - maybe the most well-known in this district. It is said to have been founded by the religion of that name at a well-known Ashwamedh or horse give up, which was detained on the spot. The well-known Mehmood of Ghazni is said to have invaded the district and shattered the temple, building a mosque on its ruins It was, however, restored and is said to have been visited by Akbar together with his famous Diwan Todar Mal.