Nestled in the Shivalik hills, the sanctum of the temple houses nine eternal flames, known as Mahakali, Annapurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Vindhyavasini, Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika, and Anjana. Devotees perform circumambulation (parikrama) of these sacred flames. It is considered one of the rare temples in the world where no idol is worshipped—only the divine flame represents the Goddess.