On the Shivalik foothills at Panchkula, near Chandigarh in Haryana, stands the temple of Mansa Devi, one of the most visited Shakti shrines of the region. The Goddess is revered as Mansa, she who fulfils the wishes (manasa) of the heart — a benevolent form of the Divine Mother.
A celebrated Siddh Peeth developed under the patronage of the former rulers of Mani Majra and Patiala, the temple draws vast crowds during the Navaratri fairs, when devotees tie sacred threads praying for their wishes to be granted. Mansa Devi is worshipped as a compassionate, boon-giving Mother and is a beloved pilgrimage of the Chandigarh region.
