Shri Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula
Mata Mansa Devi Temple At Panchkula Is A Symbol Of Himalayan Culture And Faith. The Shrine Located On The Foot Hills Of Shivalik Is An Epitome Of Age Old Tradition Of ‘Shakti’ Worship In Northern India. Himalaya Being The Abode Of Shiva And His Consort’shakti’ Became Centre Of Shakti Worship. In The Vicinity Of Panchkula There Are Numerous Shakti Worshipping Centers Known By Their Names Such As Chandi, Kalika, Mansa, Bhima Etc. Hence, Mythological Speaking, Chandigarh-Panchkula Region Undoubtedly Continued To Be Living Legends Of Shaktism Where Its Practices Are In Vogue. However, The Present Temple Which Stands A Witness To The Exciting Past Of The Shivalik Region Is About Two Hundred Years Old. The Archeological Treasures Unearthed From Chandigarh-Panchkula Region Throw Eloquent Light On The History And Culture Of The Area From The Prehistoric To The Recent Times. Although Owing To The Onslaught Of Times And Climes Many Tangible Realities Of The Cultural Manifestations Of The Region Have Been Lost In The Oblivion, Yet There Are Certain Things Which Never Die Out. One Such Reality Is The Mansa Devi Shrine And The Tradition Of Shaktism Practised In This Part Of The Country, Where The Past Has Been Rejuvenated For Sustaining One Of The Living Traditions Of Shaktism In India.

 Maharaja 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 1811-1815. At A Distance Of 200 Meters From The Main Temple Is The Patiala Temple Which Was Got Constructed By Sh. Karam Singh, The Then Maharaja Patiala In The Year 1840.

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