Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar, Hindu temple on Neel Parvat hill, Haridwar, India
Chandi Devi is a Hindu temple on the summit of Neel Parvat, a hill at the southern edge of the Himalayan range in Haridwar district. The white stone structure stands at roughly 2,900 meters and offers wide views over the surrounding valleys and river plains below.
A king from Kashmir named Suchat Singh had the building erected in 1929, giving a permanent form to an older place of worship. The black stone statue inside dates from the 8th century and was venerated long before the temple structure existed.
The deity here carries the title Chandi, a form of divine power who stepped in against destructive forces and restored the gods to their realm. Pilgrims come seeking darshan and leave small offerings such as flowers or red cloth that you see tied to walls and railings.
You can reach the site either on foot via a three-kilometer uphill path or by cable car starting at a station near the Gauri Shankar Temple. The walk takes about one to two hours depending on your pace, while the cabin ride is much quicker.
The site forms part of the Panch Tirth, five sacred places in Haridwar that devotees visit during a pilgrimage circuit. Some visitors tie small cloth strips to the railings and speak wishes while completing the walk around the shrine.
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