Where is mansa devi

According to a story, in the Shivalik Hills, a cow used to arrive every day and offer milk at 3 adjoining stones Pindies places on hilltop. Accordingly a temple was constructed finallyMaharaja Gopal Singh of Manimajra constructed the present main temple of Shri Mansa Devi, which is situated on the Shivalik foothills in village Bilaspur, Tehsil and District Panchkula, during the period At a distance of meters from the main temple, the Patiala temple which was got constructed by Sh.

Karam Singh, the then Maharaja Patiala in the year This temple had the patronage of Manimajra State. After the merger of princely states into Pepsu the Patronage of State Govt. The raja of Manimajra then appointed pujari as ' khidmatuzar' of this temple whose duty was to worship the deity of the temple.

After the merger of princely State into Pepsu these pujaris became independent on the matter of controlling and managing the affairs of the temple and the land attached to the temple. In sharp contrast to the Mansa Devi temple, Patiala temple has a typical ' nagara' curvelinear spire with miniature shrines decorated on its body from bottom to top of the spire.

This architectural a style definitely goes in consonance with the shivalik background. The colossal temple is built in pancharatha style with four projections or transected parts on its four sides bearing semi pyramidal conical spires on the tops.

These are called 'shikkars' or cronical shapes on the main domes. Here also the pindi stone is worshipped along with the marble bust Send us your travel details and we will help you with making best travel itinerary at the best offer price! About Mansa Devi Temple. Read How to Reach guide for Haridwar. Ganga Aarti. Chandi Devi Temple. Patanjali Yogpeeth. Chilla Range. Plan your Trip Full Name.