Awesome Colossal Monuments

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Jagdamba Temple (dedicated to the Indian Goddess of the same name) near Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh. Deodar forest covers much of the hilly terrain surrounding Jagdamba Mata Temple but for a small plot of land where the temple’s newest attraction has been getting some big attention from tourists. For more than 2 years, two well known idol-making artists from Rajasthan have been working on an 81 foot high idol of Lord Shiva. Standing tall enough to be seen from a distance by road, and finished in a copper hue, the striking statue is part of an ambitious construction project which includes a beautiful new sanctum sanctorum addition to the existing temple site.

The clean, quiet environment of Jagdamba Temple, backdropped by the gorgeous rolling Dhauladhar Mountain Range, starkly contrasts that of Chamba’s temples situated within it’s crowded city center. Numerous homestays and/or guest houses are situated near the temple within walking distance.

Jai Jagdambe Mandir is open to all faiths, yet Shaivas from near and far are sure to appreciate Khajjiar’s newest tourist attraction the most. Plan to take 10-15 minutes exploring the impressive effigy resembling one of Hinduism’s more popular and important gods before moving onward.