Julfa Mata Temple, Nangal

JULFA MATA TEMPLE

Nangal, Punjab, India

Goddess

Julfa Mata Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati who is popularly known as Julfa Mata here.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Summer season. The best months to visit are May to July and September to October.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 28°C during night)Average - May (40°C during the day and 32°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 8°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Una Bus Stand	19.8 KM	01975-223938
Nangal Dam Railway Station	4.4 KM	139
Shimla Airport	131 KM	0177-2736835

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Nangal Dam Railway Station	4.4 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Shimla Airport	131 KM	0177-2736835

Architecture

Julfa Mata temple largely reflects the architectural style and pattern of a rich manner. It also reflects the skills and talents of the artisans of the golden period of the primeval era. The shrine enshrines the primary idol of Devi in the main temple within the temple complex. The steps that lead to this temple are beautifully carved in an attractive manner in those days. The prayer halls of this temple have many pillars with ancient Hindu Gods and Goddess images that reflect certain mythological stories. The foundation of the temple is very strong with large rock structures that withstand the mountainous geographical disturbances.

Religious Significance

According to the story, there were demons who were harassing gods over the Himalayan Mountains. Gods decided to destroy them. Lord Vishnu was leading them. The Gods focused their strengths in a huge flame that rose from the earth. Out of the fire, a young girl took birth and regarded as Adishakti (means first shakti). She grew up in the house of Prajapati Daksha. She was called as Parvati or Sati. Later she became the wife of Lord Shiva. Once, Prajapati Daksha insulted Lord Shiva. Parvati was unable to accept this and she killed herself. When Lord Shiva came to know about her wife’s death, there were no boundaries of his extreme anger. He began stalking the three worlds while holding Sati’s body. The other Gods approached Lord Vishnu for help as they were afraid of Lord Shiva’s rage. The word ‘julfa’ means 'hair'.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757