Maa Baglamukhi Bankhandi Chola and Jhanda Rasam

Maa Baglamukhi Kangra is eighth of the ten Mahavidyas. She is the goddess of Tantra and is very powerful. Maa Baglamukhi has Tantrik Shaktis of Mohan, Stambhan, Vidveshan, Uchhattan and Vashikaran. Her devotees are protected from evil intentions of enemies and also from negativity. As she is the Devi of Vak, people in high and important positions revere her because for them it is important that people believe their word. She is especially revered by those who are involved in court cases or are being falsely accused in legal matters. She is the protector of those who are under the influence of black magic. But that is not the only thing that she blesses her worshippers with. Anyone, from any background, who visits her temple at Bankhandi and perform a charities with devotion and faith is blessed with whatever they wish for. Her followers are blessed with the power to sway public opinion, defeat all kinds of enemies and emerge victorious in all circumstances. By being devoted to her, devotees can turn their fortunes around.

Her ritualistic puja when carried out as per prescribed norms at Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Bankhandi by a Shastri or Pandit, makes all malevolent forces ineffective. There are many different ways to be blessed and under the guidance of a wise and experienced Shastri, devotees can take the best route. Yajnas, Mantras, Tantrik procedures, prescribed rites and rituals, incantations and invocations are some of the ways to appease the Goddess. One of the most personalised ways to extend respect to Maa Baglamukhi is by offering Chola and Jhanda. Book your timeslot for offering Chola and Jhanda at Maa Baglamukhi Kangra and experience the bliss that follows followers of Maa Baglamukhi in all their personal and commercial ventures.

Maa Baglamukhi Temple Bankhandi has special Chola and Jhanda Rasams. Devotees converge at the temple from far and wide and request to dedicate Chola and Jhanda to Maa Baglamukhi. As the temple is a Siddha Peeth, there is a lot of importance of Chola and Jhanda Rasam.

What is Chola and what is its importance at Maa Baglamukhi Temple Bankhandi?

Cholas are literally the garments and accessories that are offered to a deity, but the significance far exceeds the mere token. For Maa Baglamukhi, the gift of a yellow saree, bangles, Kumkum and flowers are a symbol of respect, affection and unconditional faith. Maa's chola is the divine garb that she wears along with all the finery. It is representative of Maa's divine strength and grace while presenting the worshippers' offering as pious and pure. The Chola itself is yellow and it is the colour that is most dear to Maa Baglamukhi and by offering a yellow Chola, the devotee is blessed with victory and prosperity. At the Siddha Peeth of Maa Baglamukhi, a fresh Chola is offered to Maa every day. This means that every day Maa is graced with fresh shingaar. In Kalyug, there is a huge significance of adorning Maa in the finest clothes, embellishments and accessories, so worshippers book Chola Rasam at Maa Baglamukhi Kangra.

The Chola Rasam involves chanting of mantras so that the prayer and offerings of devotees are accepted by Maa and she blesses them. The focus is on bedecking the image of Maa Baglamukhi with splendour and exquisiteness. By offering a Chola to Maa, all wishes of devotees come true and they are blessed with her divine grace. Devoid of any complicated processes, it is a direct interaction of the devotee with Maa. This simple act itself fills the heart of the worshipper with warmth and being in the presence of the Goddess rids them of all negativity. Her followers return from the Temple in Kangra with gifts of blessings and abundance.

What is Jhanda and what is its significance?

Jhanda is a flag that is dedicated to Maa Baglamukhi at her temple in Bankhandi. On special occasions such as Purnima, Sankranti, Ashtami and Navmi, devotees of Maa come from far and wide and request a Jhanda Rasam with prior booking. Devotees who do Jhanda Rasam at Maa Baglamukhi Kangra reap the benefits of Maa's blessings. Just like a flag flutters high, those who undertake the Jhanda Rasam find their fate flourishing and soaring like the Jhanda. The experience assures Maa's blessings of victory and success in higher endeavours. Devotees who undertake the Jhanda Rasam at Maa Baglamukhi Bankhandi achieve success, progress and prosperity in life. Even though the act self seems small and insignificant, the actual experience of hoisting a flag at the temple fills the devotees with the security, love and comfort of being in Maa's care.

Together, the Jhanda and Chola Rasams at Maa Baglamukhi Bankhandi deliver a divine experience to devotees that is beyond mortal comprehension.