But at Jwala Devi Temple, there’s no statue to worship. Instead, people come to bow before something much stranger—flames. Yes, real flames that rise right out of the ground, burning day and night, as if by magic. They say the fire has been burning for thousands of years, never going out, no matter how much it rains or how strong the winds blow. It’s just one of the intriguing stops you shouldn’t miss on a Himachal tour.
Some say the secret lies deep in the earth below, perhaps hidden gas vents or volcanic activity. But here’s the thing: no one has ever found a source. What is the mystery behind this continuously burning flame? Why did people start worshiping the Jwala Devi Temple flames? Well, let’s try to unravel the mystery if we can!