Aside from these sights, you can find several brightly painted pictures of gods and goddesses located within the vicinity of the Chamunda Devi temple. The legend of the temple is related with two demons Chanda and Munda of Shumbh Nishumbh, the notorious demon king. With their wicked thoughts, they try to harass the goddess Ambika, which turned out in the form of battle in between the gods and demons.

Chamunda, emerged as Chandika from an eyebrow of goddess Ambika, was assigned the task to remove the demons. Chandika destroyed those two demons and offered their heads in front of Ambika. Happy with all the act of Chamunda, the goddess Ambika named the city as Chamunda and since then the temple Chamunda Devi is worshipped with that grace and faith. Other Points of interest: Beside temple, there may be Ayurvedic dispensary, library along with a Sanskrit college located in the temple complicated. The dispensary offers healthcare therapy towards the pilgrims and locals. The library comprises of rare stock of previous manuscripts, books on astrology, Hindu philosophy, Vedas, Puranas, Upnishads, Sanskrit and Background. There may be ebook sale counter, which present these publications on reasonable rates. A Sanskrit school is also run from the temple trust and so they organize free classes on Vedas and Puranas.

How you can Reach:
Vacationers can rent private taxis from Palampur or Dharamsala to reach the temple. Apart from, state transport bus services are also accessible to attain this location.