| Every inch of this land is heavily steeped in mythology, | | | | that MAA Shakumbari killed Mahishasur Maha Daitya. |
| and every art and architecture has its own importance. | | | | About Shakumbari it is also believed that the Devi |
| If there is anything great and concrete that has | | | | performed Tap for 100 years having a vegetarian |
| survived the rigors of time in India, then it is surely the | | | | meal only once every month end. During this the |
| temples of ancient time. The earliest temples are the | | | | Rishi Munis who came for devi's DARSHAN were |
| rock cut and cave temples in India. | | | | welcomed and honoured with vegetarian meals. |
| India is a land of Gods and wonderful Temples | | | | Because of this the temple was named as |
| historically referred to the territory bounded by the | | | | Shakumbari devi temple. About one kilo meter east |
| Hindu Kush and the Himalayas often known as 'Dev | | | | of Shakumbari lies the Bhura Dev (BHAIRAV temple |
| Bhumi' or the abode of Gods. These magnificent | | | | which is considered to be the guard of Shakumbari |
| ancient temples, some of which are in ruins speak of | | | | Devi. Because of this all the devotees to Shakumbari |
| the golden time when India was at the vanguard of | | | | first visit Bhura dev temple. |
| civilization. All these temples are famous and sacred | | | | |
| for their unique features and spirituality and | | | | MANSA DEVI TEMPLE lies in Bilaspur village, about |
| architecture. They are traced at Barabar Hills in Bihar, | | | | three kilometers east of Mani Majra. There are two |
| Elephanta, Bhaja, Karla, Kanheri, Nasik and Ellora all in | | | | temples here. The older one is said to have been built |
| Maharashtra, Badami in Karnataka, and Pallavaram | | | | by the ruler of Mani Majra (1815 AD). The legend is that |
| and Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu belonged to the 3rd | | | | originally the shrine was in the territory of erstwhile |
| and the 2nd century B.C. | | | | while Princely state of Nahan and the stream which |
| | | | | supplied water to the pilgrims visiting the temple, was |
| Tour Details | | | | cut off by some hill people causing great distress to |
| | | | | the pilgrims. There upon the goddess appeared in |
| Day 1 – Mumbai to Delhi | | | | dream of Gurbax Singh, ruler of Mani Majra and asked |
| Arrive Delhi, met upon arrival and transfer to the hotel | | | | him to construct a temple for her at this place. This |
| White House for overnight stay. | | | | temple contains thirty-eight panels of wall paintings |
| | | | | besides floral designs painted all over the ceiling and |
| Day 2 – Delhi / Mansa Devi Temple (Near | | | | the arches leading into the temple. The drawings of the |
| Chandigarh) / Nainadevi – 10-11 hours (drive) | | | | temple are not of high standard but a great variety of |
| Early morning drive to Mansa Devi Temple at | | | | themes is illustrated. The other temple is said to have |
| Panchkula via visiting Sakhumbari Temple. Arrive and | | | | been constructed by Maharaja Karam Singh of |
| darshan of Mata Mansa Devi. After darshan proceed | | | | erstwhile while Patiala State 1861 AD to |
| for Nainadevi temple and check in at the hotel on | | | | commemorate his success in the battle against the |
| arrival for overnight stay at HPTDC Hotel Hill Top. | | | | Gurkhas. |
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| Shakumbari Devi : Shakti Peeth Shakumbari is | | | | Kali Mata Temple Kalka : AADI SHAKTI MAHA |
| situated at a distance of 40 Kilometer to the | | | | KALI incarnated herself. Today there is a new temple |
| north of Saharanpur. The Devi temple | | | | of MAHA KALI at this place that has been |
| situated in Shakumbari area dates back to ancient | | | | constructed over the old temple made of stones. It is |
| times although there is no concrete historical and | | | | believed that the Paandavaas located the main idol of |
| archeological evidence. The popularity of this temple | | | | MAHA KALI in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. |
| has been increasing day by day and lacks of | | | | IN the circumambulation of the temple, idols of LORD |
| devotees visit this temple for "DARSHAN” .Twice | | | | HANUMAN, SHIVA, SIDH BABA BALAK NATH, SHIV |
| a year i.e. in the month of Ashwin and Chetra | | | | PARIVAAR, VISHNU, NAL, NEEL, SHANI, BHAIRON |
| the famous Shakumbari mela is organised during | | | | and GODDESS LAKSHMI, SARASWATI and |
| the days of Navratra. The idols at Shakumbari | | | | DURGA are present. Idol of LORD GANESHA is |
| temples do not seems to be of a very ancient | | | | places on the main gate. In the temple premises idols |
| architecture. Some people beleive that this temple | | | | of MAHA KALI MAA, MAHISHASURMARDINI |
| was constructed during the Marathas while other | | | | DURGA and NARSINGH are placed. CHARAN of |
| believe that ADI SANKRACHARYA | | | | MATA KALI and a Havan Kund are also present in |
| performed his Tapshaya here and these idols | | | | the temple premises, just opposite the sanctum |
| were installed by him in this temple. It is said | | | | sanctorum. Temple is open from 4 AM to 10 PM. |