Chandi devi temple is one of the best ancient temples in the city of Haridwar of Uttarakhand state in India. The main significance of this temple is that the temple is most visited temple by thousands of people every year during the time Navratray and at the time of Chandi Chaudas. People come to the temple with the hope of completion of their desires by offering prayers to the Goddess Chandi devi. And Goddess of the temple give her blessings to each and every devotee, who visit the temple.
Chandi Devi Temple
Temple is devoted to the Goddess Chandi devi one of the nine forms of Parvati, who was a wife of Lord Shiva. As the temple is located on the top of Neel parvat hill, so the temple often called by the name of Neel parvat also. Chandi devi temple was built in the year of 1929. This is the place which has to be must visited, if you are in the city of Haridwar. There is another temple of Anjani Mata, people also visit this temple when they come to Chandi devi temple.
History of Chandi Devi temple
As you all know about the name of the temple as Chandi devi temple, so I am going to tell you about the history behind the name and the temple of Chandi devi. So the Story goes like that, when Shumbha and Nishumbha captured the kingdome of Lord Indra, at that time all gods prayed and in the result of their prayer Goddess Parvati appeared in the form of Chandi with enough of beauty to capture the attention of Shumbha.
As soon as Shumbha saw her, got inspired to marry her. In which Parvati denied him. After that Sumbha got angry and sent his demons to bring Parvati. Who were killed by Paravti in the form of Chamunda. In the return Shumbha and Nishumbha attempt to kill Chandi, but in that they were also killed by Goddess Parvati. After all these, local people believe that Goddess parvati took rest in the hills of Neel Parvat. In the remembrence of this, the temple of Chandi Devi was built.
Best ways to reach Chandi Devi Temple
Temple is located just 6km far from Har ki Pauri in haridwar, you can reach the temple by local taxi if you are in Haridwar city. It will be very interesting if you are an adventure lover to reach this temple, because to reach the main temple you can have the trekking route from the down side of the hill from Chandighat.
There is another way is organised for all pilgrims as cable car to reach the top of the temple, which is located on Najibabad road. Cable car also known as “udankhatola” . People also reach the temple by path way of the temple.
Timing of temple
Generally the temple is open in the morning around 5 am and closed by the night at 8 pm. You can visit the temple at any time in the year. For more information please visit our website as Haridwar rishikesh tourism for tourist guide for your best trip to Haridwar.