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{{About|Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula||Mansa Devi Temple (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox Mandir
| image = File:Mansa Devi temple main shrine.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Main shrine of the temple
| map_type = India Haryana#India
| map_caption = Location in Haryana
| coordinates = {{coord|30|45|55|N|76|49|37|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Haryana]]
| district = [[Panchkula district|Panchkula]]
| location = Mansa Devi Complex, MDC Sector 4, Panchkula, Haryana 134114
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Manasa]] Devi
| festivals= [[Navratri]]
| architecture = [[Hindu temple architecture]]
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = 1811-1815 A.D.
| creator = [[Maharaja]] Gopal Singh of [[Mani Majra]]
| temple_board = Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board
| website = [http://mansadevi.org.in/mansadevi.org.in]
}}

'''Mata Mansa Devi''' is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to goddess [[Manasa|Mansa Devi]], a form of [[Shakti]], in the [[Panchkula district]] of [[Haryana]] [[States and territories of India|state]] in [[India]]. The temple complex is spread of {{convert|100|acre|km2}} of the [[Siwalik Hills|Shivalik]] foothills in the village of Bilaspur, near [[Sector 13]] (earlier known as Mani Majra) of [[Chandigarh]], and [[Panchkula]], 10 km from [[Chandi Mandir]], another noted Devi shrine in the region, both just outside [[Chandigarh]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mansadevi.nic.in/hist.htm |title=History |access-date=1 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609021927/http://mansadevi.nic.in/hist.htm |archive-date=9 June 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=hMPYnfS_R90C&pg=PA83&dq=Mansa+Devi&as_brr=0 Mansa Devi] ''Contemporary Hinduism: ritual, culture, and practice'', by Robin Rinehart. Publisher ABC-CLIO, 2004. {{ISBN|1-57607-905-8}}. ''Page 83''.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121024043939/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-18/chandigarh/28172498_1_mansa-devi-temple-dp-dattana-boundary-wall Mansa Devi temple to get wall cover] [[The Times of India]], 18 June 2009.</ref>

It is one of the prominent [[Shakti Pitha]] temples of [[North India]] involving 7 [[Shakti]] goddesses, namely Mata Mansa Devi, [[Naina Devi]], [[Jawalamukhi]], [[Chintpurni]], [[Bajreshwari Mata Temple, Kangra|Brajeshwari]], [[Himani Chamunda|Chamunda Devi]] and [[Jayanti Devi Temple|Jayanti Devi]]. Thousands of devotees visit the shrine from various parts of the country, and especially during the [[Navratra]] mela, this number rises to lakhs every day for the [[Navratra|nine auspicious days]].

== History ==

=== Construction of temples ===

There are 3 temples in the complex and the main temple is the oldest. [[Maharaja]] Gopal Das Singh of Mani Majra, who was enthroned in 1783, constructed the present main temple of Shri Mansa Devi, which is situated on the [[Sivalik Hills|Shivalik foothills]] in the village [[Bilaspur, Haryana|Bilaspur]], [[Tehsil]] and District Panchkula, during the period 1811–1815. At a distance of 200 meters from the main temple is the ''[[Patiala]] Shivalaya temple'' which was constructed by Karam Singh, a [[Jat people|Jat]] [[Sikh]], the then [[Maharaja of Patiala]] in the year 1840. This temple had the patronage of Manimajra [[Princely State]].<ref name=harsamvad1>[http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/Haryana%20Samvad%20October%202018.pdf Haryana Samvad] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225259/http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/Haryana%20Samvad%20October%202018.pdf |date=29 November 2018 }}, Oct 2018, p39.</ref>

=== Neglect after independence of India ===

After the merger of [[Princely states]] into [[PEPSU]] the Patronage of State Govt. ended and the temples remained neglected. The Raja of Manimajra then appointed [[pujari]] as ‘khidmatuzar’ to serve this temple whose duty was to worship the deity of the temple.

After the merger of princely State into [[PEPSU]] these [[pujari]]s became independent in the matter of controlling and managing the affairs of the temple and the land attached to the temple. They could neither maintain this temple nor provide necessary facilities to the visiting devotees and thus the condition of the temple deteriorated day by day. So much so that there were no proper arrangements for pilgrims visiting the temple during [[Navaratra]] melas.

=== Formation of Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board (SMMDSB) ===

As a result of the neglect, the [[Government of Haryana]] took over the temple and set up the '''''"Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board (SMMDSB) Panchkula"''''' [[trust (law)|trust]] to manage the temple. The complex was in awfully neglected condition till the establishment of the SMMDSB trust. Because of the popularity of the temple for its religious and historical significance and also for fulfilling the wishes of the lakhs of devotees thronging to the complex, the [[Government of Haryana]] by an enactment (Haryana Act No. 14 of 1991) christened as '''''"Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Act (1991)"''''' took over the control of this temple to provide for better infrastructure development, management, administration and governance of ''Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine'' and its endowments including lands and buildings attached to the Shrine. A Shrine Board with [[Chief Minister of Haryana]] as Chairman was constituted for running of the Temple and preserving the heritage of the region.

===Conservation and enhancements ===

It was reported in 2021 that the [[Government of India]] has allocated INR 25cr (US3.3 million), under the Under the [[Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana|PRASAD]] scheme, to Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board for the upgrade of facilities in and around Mata Mansa Devi temple.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/after-speakers-request-cm-sets-ball-rolling-to-make-pkl-a-pharma-hub/articleshow/85668608.cms | title= After Speaker’s request, CM sets ball rolling to make Pkl a pharma hub |work=[[Indian Express]]|access-date=27 August 2021}}</ref> New temple corridor was complete in 2021 and old stones were replaced by granite. And the main entrance gate will be renovated too. In 2021, temple receives between 2000 to 3000 devotees every day and there is fixed price list for the religious services.<ref name=maa1/>

== Temple complex ==
[[File: A temple in Mansa Devi temple complex, Panchkula near Chandigarh.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Patiala temple, within the Mansa Devi temple complex, Panchkula, built-in 1840 AD.]]
[[File:Yagya Shala, within the Mansa Devi temple complex, Panchkula near Chandigarh.jpg|200px|right|thumb|''[[Yajna|Yagya]] Shala'', within the Mansa Devi temple complex.]]
[[File: Peepal Tree at Mansa Devi Temple, Chandigarh, India.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px|A ''[[Ficus religiosa|peepal]]'' tree, the [[sacred tree]] in Hinduism, at the temple.]]

=== Three temples and architecture===

There are 3 temples in the complex, main temple of Shri Mansa Devi built during 1811–1815 by [[Maharaja]] Gopal Das Singh of Mani Majra is oldest, ''Patiala [[Shiva]]laya temple'' constructed in 1840 by Patiala's Maharaja Karam Singh is at a distance of 200 m from the main temple of Shri Mansa Devi.<ref name=harsamvad1/>[http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/Haryana%20Samvad%20October%202018.pdf Haryana Samvad] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225259/http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/Haryana%20Samvad%20October%202018.pdf |date=29 November 2018 }}, Oct 2018, p39.</ref> In the Shiva temple, there are 38 panels of wall paintings as well as floral designs painted on the ceiling and arches leading to the temple, which according to an inscription were painted by Aged in [[Vikram Samvat]] 1870 (813 CE).<ref name=hargazc1>[http://revenueharyana.gov.in/Portals/0/hr-gaz-ch-5.pdf Haryana Gazateer], Revenue Dept of Haryana, Capter-V.</ref>

=== Festivals: Navratra mela ===

[[Navratra]] festival is celebrated in the [[mandir]] for nine days. Twice a year millions of devotees visit the temple. Shardiya Navratra Mela is organized at the shrine complex during [[Chaitra]] and [[Ashvin]] months. Every year two Navratra melas are organized in the month of Ashvin (Shardiya, [[Sharad]] or Winter [[Navratra]]) and others in the month of Chaitra, Spring [[Navratra]] by the Shrine Board.

[[Lakhs]] of devotees pay obeisance during the Navratra Mela held in Ashvin and Chaitra and temples remain open throughout the day. This melas are of 9 days duration each time and concludes on the 9th day. The shrine Board makes elaborate arrangements for the comfortable stay and [[Darśana|darshan]] of the devotees. The board makes arrangements for the provision of ''Chhowldari'', tented accommodation, [[Dhurrie|durries]], blankets, temporary toilets, temporary dispensaries, mela police posts, and lines.

During the mela, Duty Magistrates and Nodal Officers are appointed to look after the devotees and smooth conduct of the mela. On the 7th and 8th day of Navratras, the temples of the Shrine Complex are closed only for two hours during the night for cleaning maintenance of the temples. For the rest of Navratras, the temples remain open for [[Darśana|darshan]] from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/thousands-throng-mansa-devi-shrine/440084/ Thousands throng Mansa Devi shrine] [[Indian Express]], 28 March 2009.</ref><ref>[http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=227538 Thousands of devotees thronged the Mansa Devi shrine on the first day of the nine-day ‘Chaitra Navratra Mela’...]{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} [[Indian Express]], 20 March 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990320/ige20104.html Lakhs attend Navratra fair] [[Indian Express]], 20 March 1999.</ref>

===Transport===

Located at a distance of about 10  km from the [[Chandigarh]] bus terminus and 4  km from the Panchkula bus terminus, the Mansa Devi temple can be reached by local buses

Chandigarh Transport Undertaking and Haryana Roadways supply special buses during the Navratra fair. There are daily flights operated by private airlines to Chandigarh. Since it is a popular travel circuit, bookings ought to be made well in advance. Chandigarh is the ideal place to start if intending to visit the temple. If traveling by train, Chandigarh is the nearest railhead for those heading to Mata Mansa Devi. It is situated on the Chandigarh–Kalka rail line.
* Nearest railhead: Chandigarh
* Nearest airport: Chandigarh

=== Institutes within temple complex ===

The temple management, in conjunction with various govt entities, is undertaking construction of the following at the land belonging to the temple on this site:<ref name=maa1>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/charges-fixed-for-religious-ceremonies-at-mansa-devi-shrine/articleshow/84657289.cms Charges fixed for religious ceremonies at mansa devi shrine], Times of India, 23 july 2021.</ref>

* '''Mata Mansa Devi Sanskrit College, Panchkula''': Its construction will commence soon on 2.10 acre land.<ref name=maa1/>

* '''Mata Mansa Old Age Home, Panchkula''': Five story building is under construction in 2021 July at a cost of INR 10.48 crore will be completed by 15 January 2022.<ref name=maa1/>

* '''[[National Institute of Ayurveda, Pnachkula]]''': Is being constructed by the Union [Ministry of AYUSH]] at 19.87 acre land, and there will be a INR 2.2 crore disgnostic centre as well.<ref name=maa1/> It will have 59766.79 sqm constructed area 59766.79 entailing hospital building, college and administration building, student hostels, international students hostel, academic block, guest house, residential houses for the staff, director’s bungalow, boundary wall & entry gates with security guard's cabins, auditorium, utilities such as electric sub station, water tanks with pump room, 325 KLD STP/ETP, etc. Site is in Seismic Zone IV. Sukhna Wild Life Sanctuary is 6.2 km and Sukhna Lake is 3.5 km northwest, Chandi Mandir Cantonment is 0.65 km.<ref name=maa2>[http://environmentclearance.nic.in/state/Form_8A_PDF.aspx?pid=164586&prono=SIA/HR/MIS/199240/2021 National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Panchkula EC report], environmentclearance.nic.in, accessed 23 july 2021.</ref>

==Other Mansa Devi temples==
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{{see also | Shakti Pitha | List of Shakti peeth in Bengal }}

This is list of Mansa Devi temples around India and elsewhere.

* [[Andhra Pradesh]]
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, |Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Chinadugam]], [[Srikakulam]] , [[Andhra Pradesh]]
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, |Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Dornipadu]], [[Kurnool]] , [[Andhra Pradesh]]
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, |Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Kanumalapalle]], [[kadapa]] , [[Andhra Pradesh]]
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, |Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Kurnool]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
* [[Mansa Devi Temple, Mukkamala|Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Mukkamala]]<ref>[[Mukkamala, West Godavari district]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=May 2019}}, [[West Godavari]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, |Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Naidupeta]], [[Nellore]] , [[Andhra Pradesh]]
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, |Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Nellore]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, |Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Thurpu Rompidodla]], [[Nellore]] , [[Andhra Pradesh]]
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, |Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Tilaru]], [[Srikakulam]] , [[Andhra Pradesh]]
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, |Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Vadluru]], [[West Godavari]] , [[Andhra Pradesh]]

* [[Bihar]] state
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, Sitamarhi|Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Sitamarhi district|Sitamarhi]], [[Bihar]]

* [[Delhi]] state
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, Narela|Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Narela]], [[Delhi]]

* [[Haryana]] state
** [[Mata Mansa Devi Mandir|Mata Mansa Devi temple]], [[Panchkula]], [[Haryana]]

* [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] state
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, Dhuri|Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Sangrur district|Sangrur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]

* [[Rajasthan]] state
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, Alwar|Mansa Devi Temple]], [[Alwar district|Alwar]], [[Rajasthan]]
** [[Shri Mansa Mata Mandir Hasampur|Shri Mansa Mata Mandir]], [[Sikar]], [[Rajasthan]]

* [[Uttrakhand]] state
** [[Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar|Mansa Devi Temple]], Bilwa Parvat, [[Haridwar]]<ref>[http://www.mapsofindia.com/haridwar/tourism/mansa-devi-temple.html Mansa Devi temple]</ref>

* [[Uttar Pradesh]] state
** [[Maa Mansa Devi Mandir]], [[Mathura district|Mathura]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]

* [[West Bengal]] state
** [[Mansa Bari, Kolkata|Mansa Bari]], [[Kolkata]]

== See also ==

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* [[Yatra|Hindu pilgrimage]] (yatra)
* [[Hindu pilgrimage sites]]
* [[List of Hindu temples]]
* [[List of India cave temples]]
* [[Cave research in India]]
* [[List of caves#India|List of Caves in India]]
* [[List of rock-cut temples in India]]
* [[Indian rock-cut architecture]]
* [[List of colossal sculpture in situ]]
* [[List of Monuments of National Importance in Haryana]]
* [[List of State Protected Monuments in Haryana]]
* [[List of Indus Valley Civilization sites]] in [[Haryana]]
* [[List of National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries of Haryana, India]]
* [[Haryana Tourism]]
{{div col end}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140527093129/http://www.mansadevi.nic.in/ Mata Mansa Devi Mandir, Official website]

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{{Tourism in India}}
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