Jawala Ji temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of India. Jawalaji Temple is one of highly venerated shakti temple in india. It is situated in the lap of Shivalik range of Kangra valley called "Kalidhar". This is believed to be the first ever temple built by the Pandavas. Jawala ji is a Devi Temple Dedicated to the "GODDESS OF LIGHT", located in Jawala Mukhi, district Kangra of Himachal Pradesh.

CHARACTERISTICS OF JAWALAJI :-
Jawala Ji has an unique characteristic of perpetual lights emanating from the rock at temple site being considered the manifestation of goddess.
i. Jawala Ji as a center of faith is unparalleled and unique. There is no deity or idol that is worshiped, nor there is a magnificent temple building to be admired. It has the series of jets of inflammable natural lighting since times immemorial believed to be the symbol of Goddess.
ii. Aartis are essential rituals in all the temples in the country. However, the Shayan Aarti performed at Jawala Ji before bed time is unique. The bed of Goddess is decked up with rich dresses and ornaments during aarti.
iii Jawala Ji is easily accessible being located on a National Highway and is also accessible throughout the year as weather is pleasant
iv. It is fast emerging as a tourist centre as it is located only about an hour distance from the famous tourist resort of Dharamshala in Kangra Valley on Dharamshala-Shimla Road. Because of various historical factors associated with the temple, it has become a source of attraction to students and scholars. Besides, general tourists visiting Dharamshala do also not miss to see this place. As such it has acquired a vast dimension, as both pilgrims and general tourists visit the shrine.