Sati's
feet at Chinpurni (940m) and the devout come here to leave their worries and
pray for boons. The legend goes that the temple came into being after the goddess
revealed herself to Mayi Dass, an ardent devotee.
The temple is built around the Devi's pind. Her image depicts her without a
head for it is said that he cut it off to assuge the blood thirst of her companions,
and hence the name, chinmastika Devi the Goddess without a head.
Getting there :
The closest railhead is at Hoshiarpur in Punjab 42 km away. From jwalamukhi
the distance is 35km. Taxis and buses are available at both places.
Climate :
In winter, the climate is cold when woolens are required. It is hot in summer
and cottons recommended.