About Khajji Nag Temple
Khajji Nag Temple is a 12th-century wooden temple located in Khajjiar, Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. Built by King Prithviraj Singh I of Chamba, it is dedicated to the serpent deity Khajji Nag and features Indo-Mughal architecture with carved wooden posts and ceilings. The temple stands near Khajjiar Lake and meadow at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters in the Dhauladhar ranges.
Visitors guide
Visitors can see a historic wooden temple structure with intricate carvings depicting Mahabharata figures including the Pandavas and Kauravas. The temple features a golden dome and houses idols of the serpent god Khajji Nag, Shiva, and Goddess Hadimba. The setting offers views of surrounding deodar forests and the nearby Khajjiar meadow and lake.
Key highlights
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12th-century wooden temple architecture
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Dedicated to serpent deity Khajji Nag
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Indo-Mughal architectural blend with carved wooden posts and ceilings
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Golden dome earning it the name Golden Devi Temple
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Wooden sanctum with images of Pandavas and Kauravas
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Located near Khajjiar Lake and meadow
History of Khajji Nag Temple
Built in the 12th century CE by Prithviraj Singh I, king of Chamba. The temple gives its name to the hamlet of Khajjiar and represents over 800 years of continuous worship tradition.
Culture & Context
The temple is dedicated to Khajji Nag, a serpent deity believed to have great spiritual power in the region. It is an important sacred site featuring snake idols and represents the local Naga worship tradition. The temple also houses idols of Shiva and Goddess Hadimba.
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Pathankot Airport and Kangra/Gaggal Airport, both requiring road travel to reach Khajjiar |
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| By train |