Summary
Chandi Mandir (Hindi, Mandir: "Temple") is a Hindu temple dedicated to Chandi the goddess of power, near Chandigarh, located on NH-5 Chandigarh-Kalka highway in Panchkula city of Haryana state of India. It is about 15 km from the city of Chandigarh, which was named after the temple, and about 10 km away from the Mansa Devi Shrine. The temple is situated amidst beautiful surroundings and the backdrop of the Shivalik hills.[1]
| Chandi Mandir | |
|---|---|
चंडी मंदिर | |
 The front gate of Chandi Mandir which lies within Chandimandir Cantonment | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Panchkula district |
| Deity | Chandi Devi |
| Festivals | Navratras, Durga Puja |
| Status | Functional |
| Location | |
| Location | Chandimandir Cantonment on NH-5 |
| State | Haryana |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°44′07″N 76°47′28″E / 30.73528°N 76.79111°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Nagara Hindu temple architecture |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Locations edit
Chandi Mandir lies in the Chandimandir Cantonment which is home of Western Command of the Indian army.
Temple edit
The Chandi Mandir is managed by the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board. The temple has statues of various Hindu deities including Chandi, Radha Krishna, Hanuman, Shiva and Ram.
Festivals edit
During the festival of Durga Puja during Navratras, thousands of people visit this temple.
Other Chandi temples in India edit
Other popular Chandi Devi temples in India are:
- Katak Chandi Temple, Cuttack in Odisha state
- Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar in Uttrakhand state
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Chandi Mandir,Chandigarh and the divine namesake Archived 9 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine, Indian Express, 18 June 2009.