Chandi Devi Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport, about 72 km away.

• By train

  Haridwar railway station is the nearest station to the temple.

On the way

• Take the ropeway, which reaches the temple summit in a few minutes.
• Or trek from Chandighat, about three kilometres on a mildly steep path with occasional obstacles.

Rules to know

• Leather accessories, non-vegetarian food and alcohol are not allowed on the temple premises.

Why devotees come here

Chandi Devi Temple stands atop Neel Parvat in the Shivalik Hills, Haridwar. It is dedicated to Chandi Devi and is one of three Siddha Peethas in Haridwar, with Mansa Devi and Maya Devi. Visitors reach the summit by ropeway or on foot.

Chandi Devi Temple is one of three Siddha Peethas in Haridwar, the others being Mansa Devi and Maya Devi. A Siddha Peetha is a place of worship where desires get fulfilled. Legend says Chandika Devi defeated Chand Munda, the chief of the demon army, on Neel Parvat, and then Shumbh and Nishumbh. The temple sits in the Shivalik Hills, on the peak of Neel Parvat. Pilgrims reach the peak by ropeway in a few minutes or by a three-kilometre trek from Chandighat.

The present structure was built in 1929 by Suchat Singh, king of Kashmir. The main statue is believed to have been installed by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.

Devotees throng the temple during Chandi Chaudas, Navratri and the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. It is a very famous temple in Haridwar.

Festivals

• Chaitra (March-April) and Ashvin (September-October)Navratri

  Large crowds come during both Navratri seasons.

Tips for your visit

• The Anjana temple, mother of Hanuman, is very near Chandi Devi Temple.
• The temple is about 4 kilometres from Har ki Pauri.

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