Maa Temple at Bankhandi

Right in the middle of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by the beautiful Himalayan foothills, is the old Maa Baglamukhi Temple at Bankhandi in Kangra. More than just a place of worship, this sacred site encapsulates the essence of India’s spiritual legacy, serving as a beacon of divine power, wisdom and protection.

According to historians, the Pandavas, during their exile, miraculously built this temple in a single night and performed a powerful havan here to invoke the blessings of Maa Baglamukhi. The havan kund in front of the original Maa Baglamukhi Temple at Bankhandi, Himachal Pradesh, is not merely a site for worship; it is considered one of the most powerful and spiritually infused havan kunds in the world. The divine energy they summoned still permeates this sacred site, making it a focal point for devotees seeking the goddess's protection, victory and spiritual transformation. This havan kund is not just a place for ritual fire; it is a portal of divine energy, where every prayer, every offering and every word of devotion becomes magnified.

Over the centuries, countless devotees have come to this temple, seeking Maa Baglamukhi’s protection, her power to paralyse enemies and to overcome life’s greatest challenges. This temple is not only for personal gains but for spiritual transformation, offering a path for inner mastery. But the significance of the Bankhandi Temple doesn’t end here. For those on the path of Tantrik Vidya, this sacred space holds even deeper meaning. Tantriks invoke the goddess Baglamukhi, also known as the 'Stambhana Shakti,' to control and dissolve obstacles, whether they are external enemies or inner disturbances. This energy is so powerful, so sacred, that the rituals performed at the havan kund cannot be replicated at home or outside the temple. The cosmic energy of the site requires not only expert priests and Tantriks but also the divine environment of Bankhandi itself to safely channel the goddess's power.

Unlike regular temples across the world, the Temple of Maa Baglamukhi at Bankhandi has a continuous flow of energy. Devotees report feeling an overwhelming sense of power and spiritual connection when present at this site, believing that the lingering energy from the Pandavas’ havan enhances the efficacy of rituals performed here. It is said that the havan kund at Bankhandi is so powerful that only experienced priests and Tantriks under proper Guru guidance can perform the rituals here safely. The sanctity of the place ensures that the invoked energies are channelled properly, protecting them from negative forces. Without the proper rituals, preparation and spiritual safeguards, invoking such intense divine energies at home or outside the temple could lead to spiritual imbalances, making it inadvisable.

Today, the Bankhandi Temple remains a shining symbol of faith, drawing thousands of worshippers from around the world. They visit not just to find success in their lives but to reconnect with a timeless spiritual energy that has endured through the ages.

The temple’s future holds even more promise. With plans to create wellness retreats and meditation centers, the temple aims to become a holistic spiritual destination. A place where devotion, meditation and healing come together to create a sanctuary for both the body and the soul.

The Bankhandi Temple is a place where myth, history and spirituality converge. A place where, just like the Pandavas, you too can seek the blessings of Maa Baglamukhi to overcome the struggles of life. Here, under the watchful gaze of the Goddess, every prayer is heard and every soul is embraced.

Step into the sacred temple of Maa Baglmukhi Bankhandi, where faith meets divine power and the spirit finds its eternal path.