Mansa Devi Temple

Mansa Devi Temple is one of the best tourist attractions in Haridwar. This temple has immense religious significance in the tourism of Haridwar. Thousands of devotees visit this temple daily to seek the blessings of Mansa Devi, the main deity of this temple. The temple is located on a small hill called Bilwa Parvat, and due to its height, the temple offers scenic views of the River Ganga and Haridwar. This temple is also going to be one of the main temples to visit during the upcoming Ardh Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar.

Mansa Devi Temple – A Sacred Siddha Peeth in Haridwar

The Mansa Mata Mandir is not just another temple, but a renowned Siddha Peeth in Haridwar. The main deity of the temple is Mansa Devi, a divine incarnation of Shakti. She emerged from the mind of Lord Shiva and is named Mansa Devi (born of the mind). According to one legend, Mansa Devi was a small girl who wanted to know her truth from Lord Shiva. She undertook deep meditation, and Lord Shiva granted her divine powers. She attained the status of a goddess who fulfils wishes. Devotees tie a thread to a tree branch and make wishes. They untie the thread once the wishes get fulfilled.

Panch Tirth and Siddha Peeth

Mansa Devi Mandir is considered one of the famous places to visit in Haridwar. It is a Siddha Peeth along with other Siddha Peeths like Chandi Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple. These temples have the power to grant wishes of devotees. The temple is also considered one of the pilgrimage places in Haridwar. The Panch Tirth pilgrimage circuit in Haridwar includes this temple. Panch Tirth are the five sacred pilgrimage places in Haridwar, like Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Har ki Pauri, Kushavart Ghat, and Kankhal.

Mansa Devi Udankhatola – An Aerial Route to Reach the Temple

There are two ways to reach Mansa Devi Temple; one is by trekking up the Bilwa Parvat hill. The other and most popular way to reach the temple is by taking the Mansa Devi Udankhatola. This ropeway cable car takes about 5 to 7 minutes to reach the temple. The ropeway takes the aerial route and offers scenic views of Haridwar and the River Ganga. The ropeway reduces the travel time to reach the temple significantly, from 40 minutes on foot to just 7 minutes.

Things to Do at Mansa Devi Temple

You can do several things at Mansa Devi Temple:

• Take a ride on the Mansa Devi Udankhatola and enjoy the aerial views of Haridwar.
• Seek the blessings of Mansa Devi, the deity of this temple, and feel the divine vibes of this temple.
• Tie a sacred thread to a branch of a tree, make a wish, and return to the temple and untie the thread once the wish is fulfilled.
• Explore the temple complex and view the Ganga and Haridwar from the temple.

Places Near Mansa Devi Temple

You can also include other temples and places with Mansa Devi Temple:

• Chandi Devi Temple: A Siddha Peeth temple of Chandi Mata and a temple that is on Neel Parvat.
• Har ki Pauri: A sacred ghat on the Ganga and a place where Haridwar Ganga Aarti takes place.
• Maya Devi Temple: One of the oldest temples in Haridwar, and Maya Devi is the presiding goddess of the Haridwar region.
• Bharat Mata Mandir: A temple dedicated to Bharat Mata (Mother India) and has a huge relief map of India along with idols of gods, goddesses, spiritual personalities, and famous persons.
• Daksh Mahadev Temple: The temple is named after Daksh Prajapati, dedicated to Mahadev and situated in Kankhal near Haridwar.
• Rajaji National Park: Best place near Haridwar to experience jungle safari and spot animals, birds, and reptiles.

Location of Mansa Devi Mandir, Haridwar

Mansa Devi Temple is located on Bilwa Parvat in Haridwar and is in the main tourist area of Haridwar city.

Timings of Mansa Devi Mandir

Mansa Devi Temple is open from 5 AM to 9 PM, with a break from 12 noon to 2 PM for bhog and lunch. The Mansa Devi Udankhatola runs from 7 AM to 6 PM.

Entry Fee of Mansa Devi Mandir

There is no entry fee to Mansa Devi Mandir, and everyone is free to enter the temple. However, the fee for Mansa Devi Udankhatola is Rs. 165/- per person for a return ticket.

Best Time to Visit Mansa Devi Temple

Nowadays, you can visit Mansa Devi Mandir at any time of the year. However, if you visit the temple during the winter season (October to March), then you will enjoy darshan and sightseeing in Haridwar. Ardh Kumbh Mela 2027, which is going to be held in Haridwar, is also a good time to visit the temple.

How to Reach Mansa Devi Temple?

1.) By Air

You can board a domestic flight to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Then take a cab or bus and reach Haridwar.

2.) By Train

Board trains from any major city of India and get down at Haridwar Junction Railway Station. You can get taxi cabs from the station and reach Mansa Devi Temple.

3.) By Road

Haridwar is connected to major cities of North India like Delhi, Chandigarh, Agra, Dehradun, and Jaipur, so you can travel by cab or bus and reach Haridwar.