Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar at the top of the Bilwa Hill on the Sivalik Hills is a must visit place for devotees. The temple also known as Bilwa Tirth is one of the Panch Tirth in this city.
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mansa, a form of Shakti and is said to have emerged from the mind of the Lord Shiva. Mansa is regarded as the sister of the Vasuki.
One can reach this ancient temple either by trekking along the steps or using the rope-way service. Here in the background you can see this temple on the hillock.
On a normal day, the temple is open between 8 am and 5 pm, except for lunch closings of 12 pm to 2 pm.
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mansa, a form of Shakti and is said to have emerged from the mind of the Lord Shiva. Mansa is regarded as the sister of the Vasuki.
One can reach this ancient temple either by trekking along the steps or using the rope-way service. Here in the background you can see this temple on the hillock.
On a normal day, the temple is open between 8 am and 5 pm, except for lunch closings of 12 pm to 2 pm.
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ReplyDeleteI love your photos...that one of the temple on the mountain looks magical.
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Nice to now about this temple.
ReplyDeleteVery Nice..!
ReplyDeleteLovely place... I been there so many times...
ReplyDeleteI have been to Haridwar, but missed this temple.... :( Next time...
ReplyDeletecool to see where it is located :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a beautiful temple, and I imagine the view from the temple is also very wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLooks like quite a challenge just to reach this one.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteSitting pretty-in-pinkily atop yonder hill! Lovely. YAM xx
I bet the views are great from up there. It would feel better to climb to the temple if you're able. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteLovely, clear blue skies!! I would have enjoyed some of those today and tomorrow!! Have a great weekend, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a hard place to get to.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, Did you climb up to the temple? It's built on quite the cliff! A good portrait - is it you and a family member?
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a long hard walk up to the top to visit this temple, but I'm sure the devoted do it all the time.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, wonderful place full of art! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, beautifu place. Thank you for sharig. Greeting
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very large temple. I love how it sits on the hill above! Fantastic photos!
ReplyDeleteNice photos.
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ReplyDeletesplendid photos!
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ReplyDeleteThe temple seems so magical high on the mountain. Quite a trek to see it, but i imagine that it is well worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteA hike to the top would leave me breathless!
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all really nice, my favourite view is photo #1
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Very Nice Post!!! It's believed that a visit to the Mansa Devi Temple fulfils all the wishes of the visitors who come to the temple.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot of a wonderful temple Rajesh .
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