Who was Mansa Devi?
Manasa is the sister of Shesha and Vasuki, king of Nāgas (serpents) and wife of sage Jaratkaru. She is also the mother of the sage Astika. She is also known as Vishahari (the destroyer of poison), Nityā (eternal) and Padmavati.
Which goddess is in Haridwar?
Goddess Maya
The temple is one of the three Shaktipeeth located in the holy city of Haridwar and is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Maya, who is considered to be a form of Adi Shakti or Absolute Power. In ancient times, Haridwar was even called Mayapuri in veneration of this deity.
How can I visit Mansa Devi?
Mansa Devi Temple is located at Bilwa Parvat and can be reach by either 3 km steep trek from Haridwar or by Ropeway also known as Mansa Devi Udankhatola. Nearest railway station to reach Mansa Devi Temple is Haridwar railway station (3 km) and airport at Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (37 kms).
How many steps are there in Mansa Devi Haridwar?
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the festival after participating in a hawan at the Mata Mansa Devi Temple. The CM also inaugurated the newly-built 150-foot staircase with a budget of Rs 50 lakh in the temple.
Who is father of Mansa Devi?
According to scriptures the parentage of Manasa Devi is under confusion. Some legends suggest that She was born to Sage Kashyap and Kadru who was the sister of serpent-king Sesha. While some other scriptures suggest that Manasa was Lord Shiva’s daughter.
How to visit Mansa Devi Temple Haridwar?
Located facing Chandi Devi temple in Neel Parvat, Mansa Devi temple has a 3 km pedestrian path from Haridwar. There is a rope way service called Mansa Devi Udankhatola, available from Haridwar. Mansa Devi temple remains open from 8 am to 5 pm and visited by hundreds of devotees everyday.
What is Mansa Devi Udankhatola?
This service is known as ‘Mansa Devi Udankhatola’ and was introduced primarily for the benefit and convenience of the pilgrims. The ropeway journey begins from the lower base station and goes directly till the temple while covering a total length of 540 metres at the height of 178 metres.
What is the significance of the Devi Temple in Haridwar?
Mansa Devi Temple is a Siddh Peeth (These are known to fulfill the desires of the worshippers). It is one of three such Peeths located in Haridwar, the other two being Chandi Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple. The inner shrine has two deities, one with eight arms and the other one with three heads and five arms.
Who built Mansa Devi Temple in Mani Majra?
The Mansa Devi Temple was constructed by Maharaja Gopal Singh of Mani Majra between 1811 A.D. and 1815 A.D. The goddess Mansa Devi, to whom the temple is dedicated, is believed to be a form of Shakti, who emerged from the mind of sage Kashyap. She is also the sister of the serpent Vasuki.