Chintpurni Devi is a manifestation of Goddess Chinnamasta
Devi. Some scholars are also of the belief that Chintpurni Maa is another name
of Goddess Chinnamastika. The most popular temple dedicated to Chintpurni Devi
is located at Chhaproh around 5 km from Bharwai in Una District in Himachal
Pradesh.
The popular belief is that the murti of Goddess
Chinnamasta in the form of Chintpurni Devi was found by an ardent Shakti
Devotee named Mai Dasa.
Legend has it that once on his way to the next village, Mai
Dasa happened to take rest under a pipal tree. He soon fell into deep sleep and
had a dream. In the dream Chintpurni Devi told him that her pindi was located
nearby and he should build a temple in honor of her.
Soon Mai Dasa woke up and searched for the pindi and found
it nearby. He also discovered a pond nearby.
A temple dedicated to Chintpurni Devi was built here.
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