Chandi Devi Temple Haridwar

Maa Chandi Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in the holy city of Haridwar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The pilgrimage destination is situated on the top of Neel Parvat on the eastern summit of the Shivalik Hills, overlooking the holy river Ganges, around four kilometres from Har ki Pauri, another popular tourist attraction in Haridwar.

According to Chandi Devi Temple history, the temple is dedicated to goddess Chandi, who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. She rested for a while on the Neel Parvat after killing the demon kings Shumbha and Nishumbha. It is said that the temple was built in the 1920s by the king of Kashmir, Suchat Singh.

To reach this pilgrimage attraction, visitors can take a cable car ride from the base of the hill. The temple is one of the best places to visit in Haridwar and considered among Panch Tirth. Also known as Neel Parvat Tirth, it is a popular pilgrimage site for devotees of the goddess and is also visited by tourists who come to admire the panoramic views of the city and the river Ganges from the hilltop.

A must-visit destination on Haridwar sightseeing tour, Chandi Devi Temple is a Siddh Peetha along with other two temples, Mansa Devi and Maya Devi Temple. These three temples must be added to the itinerary of Haridwar Uttarakhand tour for every traveller.