Manasa Devi Temple @ Haridwar (Uttarakhand)

 

Manasa Devi Temple @ Haridwar :

Manasa Devi temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Manasa. It is located in the holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand. The temple is on the hilltop of a mountain called Bilway (a part of Sivalic hills the southernmost part of the Himalayan range.

Manasa Devi is considered the daughter of Lord Shiva as she has emerged from the mind of Lord Shiva.  She is also regarded as the sister of Lord Vasuki. The meaning of Mansa is a wish, which means maa Mansa full fill all the wishes of sincere devotees.

There are three Siddha Peetha in Haridwar and Manasa Devi temple is one among them. The other two are Chandi Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple.

There is a tree inside the temple and people tie the thread to it keeping some wish in their mind. This is one of the important tourist destinations for Spiritual purpose. Please visit the place and feel the sprituality.

Manasa Devi Temple  visiting Timing:  08 AM to 05 PM (Everyday)  

Best time to visit: All time. During the summer it's a bit hot.

Entry Fees: No entry fee for general darshan. You have to pay only if you want to perform some special rituals. You have to pay Rs.160 per person if you want to go to the temple by ropeway.

Manasa Devi Temple  Address:

Manasa Devi Temple, 

Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249403 (INDIA)

Special occasion:

Here every day is a special occasion as many devotees come here to take a blessing. below are some of the occasion when you can expect a huge crowd

- During the Solar and Lunar eclipse many devotees take bath in the holy Ganga and also visit the temple.

- During Navratri there will be a huge crowd in the temple. 

- During Kumbh, there will be a very big crowd as people from across India visits there. 

- During Magh masa, devotees take a dip in Ganga for a whole month and also visit the temple.

Places to visit near Manasa Devi Temple :

• Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar
• Shri Mata Mansa Devi Mandir in Haridwar
• Maa Chandi Devi temple
• Maya Devi Temple
• Daksheshwar Mahadev
• Shanti Kunj in Haridwar
• Rajaji National Park
• Patanjali Yogpeeth

Parking Places: Huge place is available near the Manasa Devi Temple. Local authorities charges for the parking. 

 

How to reach Manasa Devi Temple : 

Indian Rail: The nearest Railway station is Haridwar which is well connected with other Indian cities. Manasa Devi Temple is just a walkable distance. You can also hire an auto-rickshaw to reach the place.

 

Buses: The nearest main bus station is in Haridwar which is well connected with other Indian cities. Manasa Devi Temple is just a walkable distance. You can also hire an auto-rickshaw to reach the place.

  

Airport: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun which is 53 km from here. You will find multiple options to reach Haridwar.

Private Taxis: The availability of a private taxi or transportation is very good there being a famous tourist destination.

Distance from nearby major cities

Dehradun: 90 km

Delhi: 205 km

Roorkee: 14 km

Mussoorie: 122 km

Rishikesh: 41 km

Accommodation near Manasa Devi Temple : 

You will find many hotels on different budgets. There are many dharmshalas as well where you can stay free of cost in common accommodation.

Food & Restaurant near Manasa Devi Temple :

You will find lots of north and south Indian restaurants as it is a very famous tourist destination in India. The food price is quite reasonable. 

 

Few Photos:

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Visit Date: 14 Apr 2015

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