Mansa Devi cable car or ropeway timings
7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.Mansa Devi Temple Timings
The temple is open from 5AM to 9PM.
The temple is located near the famous Morning Darshan Timings
5:00 AM to 12:00 PMAfternoon and Evening Darshan Timings
2:00 PM to 9PMWinter Months - (December To March)
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The sanctum sanctorum of the temple has two murtis – one is an eight armed form of Goddess Mansa. Another murti is three-headed with five arms.
Goddess Mansa in Hinduism
- Goddess Mansa is one among the numerous manifestations of Shakti.
- As per some accounts she is the mind born daughter of Shiva.
- Another legend has it that She is the daughter of Serpent Vasuki.
- Another belief is that when Shiva appeared in a human form on earth, Mansa was his daughter.
- In Kali Yuga (the present age), people believe that Goddess Mansa is a wish fulfilling deity. This is because her name ‘Mansa’ means wish.
Popular Story Of Goddess Mansa Of Haridwar
It is believed that once a girl wanted to know about the
hidden truth of Universe. To understand the Supreme Truth, she offered penance
to Lord Shiva.
It is said that pleased with her unwavering devotion and
determination, Shiva appeared before her and narrated to her the knowledge of
Supreme Truth.
Shiva also told her that from then onwards she will have the
power to provide welfare to the living beings on earth.
From that day onwards, the girl became Goddess Mansa and she
protects and fulfills the desires of devotees who follow Dharma.
Unique Tree and Tying Of Thread In Haridwar Mansa Devi Temple
People arrive at the temple and pray for their wishes to be fulfilled. Then devotees tie thread a tree outside the temple. Once the wishes are fulfilled, devotee returns to untie the thread and to offer prayers.
Offerings At Mansa Devi Temple
- Coconut
- Garlands
- Red cloth
- Fruits
- Agarbatti
- Fragrance