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Bharmani Mata Temple

Bharmani Mata temple complex is at the top of the ridge, 4km away from the Bharmour. The place is mainly known for Goddess Bharmani Mata. According to a local legend and people believe that the Bharmour was called Brahmpura after Bharmani Devi. When Lord Shiva went to Manimahesh Kailash granted a boon to goddess Bharmani Devi that all persons intending to go on pilgrimage to Manimahesh must have a dip in their holy pool. Failing this, their pilgrimage would not be acceptable to Lord Shiva. That’s by every visitor firstly take bath in Bharmani’s holy pool before Manimahesh Lake. 

devotees outside Bharmani Mata Temple

There is Bharmani holy pool in front of Bharmani Mata temple.  It is believed that Goddess Bharmani had stolen this holy water from Lord Sandhola Naag which is located on another side of the ridge. Seven water streams are coming from the bottom of cave which are presently serving water supply facility to Bharmour and running many flourmills. The place is mountainous with aesthetic natural beauty and gives glorious view of beautiful Bharmour.


Bharmani Devi is the patron Goddess of Bharmour and is located on a ridge full of pine and deodar trees. You can see facinating view of Budhal valley from Bharmani Devi Temple. According to a legend Goddess was residing at Bharmour in Chaurasi temple complex before the advent of pilgrims. When Lord Shiva first appeared in Bharmour, the Goddess shifted her seat to the hilltop known as Bharmani. The Lord Shiva granted a boon to Brahamani Devi that all persons intending to go on pilgrimage to Manimahesh must have a dip in Bharmani pool. Failing this, their pilgrimage would not be acceptable to Lord Shiva. Since then it is a ritual to visit Bharmani Devi, before the journey to Manimahesh.