|
Naina Devi Temple
Naina
Devi temple (1100 meters Above MSL) , one of the most
important Shakti Peeths of India, is situated in Bilaspur
district of Himachal Pradesh. It is believed that at this
place both the eyes of devi sati had fallen on the earth.
Raja Bir Chand got this temple constructed in the 8th
century.
As the temple is situated on on the hill top and it commands a grand view of the holy Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara on the one side and the Gobind Sagar reservoir of the Bhakra Dam on the other side.
The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Bhagwati ( Durga). The Goddess Naina Devi is worshipped as a single self born pindi. There is another pindi of Ganesha and a third established by the Pandavas.
Devotees in great number visit this place during
Navratras and on Ashtami (Eight Day ) of the month of
Shravan.
In the earlier days, people used to trek the steep path of
1.25 kms to reach the temple at the hill-top. Now, the
facility of cable car has been launched to make to journey
easy and enjoyable.
Airport
Chandigarh Airport is the nearest airport 135 Kms from this place.
Railhead
Kiratpur Sahib in Punjab is the nearest railhead.
By Road
It is about 70 Km from Bilaspur, about 135 Km from Chandigarh and it is 15 km from Anandpur Sahib.
Climate
Situated in the hot temperature zone the climate of Bilaspur ranges from high temperature to sub tropical.
Sunrise Villa Shimla: Stay with nature @ Rs 1200 per day only. Stay in the lap of nature along with flowers and garden, forest walks, trekking, hiking and much more just 13 Kms before Shimla.
Click here to know more