Chandi Mandir (Hindi, Mandir: "Temple") is a Hindu temple dedicated to Chandi the goddess of power, near Chandigarh, located on NH-5 Chandigarh-Kalka highway in Panchkula city of Haryana state of India. It is about 15 km from the city of Chandigarh, which was named after the temple, and about 10 km away from the Mansa Devi Shrine. The temple is situated amidst beautiful surroundings and the backdrop of the Shivalik hills.Chandi Mandir, Chandigarh and the divine namesake , Indian Express, 18 June 2009.
Location Chandi Mandir lies in the Chandimandir Cantonment which is home of Western Command of the Indian army.
Temple
The Chandi Mandir is managed by the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board. The temple has statues of various Hindu deities including Chandi, Radha Krishna, Hanuman, Shiva and Ram.
Festivals
During the festival of Durga Puja during Navratras, thousands of people visit this temple.
Other Chandi temples in India
Other popular Chandi Devi temples in India are:
Katak Chandi Temple, Cuttack in Odisha state Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar in Uttrakhand state
See also
Religious tourism Saktism Yatra
References