Mansa Devi Temple
மானசா தேவி கோயில்
Devi (Mansa Devi) temple · Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
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Mansa Devi Temple is a hilltop shrine of the goddess Mansa Devi in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It stands on the summit of Bilwa Parvat, a hill in the Shivalik range, a short distance from the main town.
Devotees regard it as a Siddh Peeth, a shrine where sincere wishes are believed to be granted. Pilgrims reach it on foot along a hill trail or by the ropeway known locally as the udan khatola.
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of Mansa Devi Temple
Devotees come to Mansa Devi to pray for the fulfilment of their wishes. The Economic Times describes it as one of the major Siddh Peeths of India.
The shrine holds two images of the goddess, as both The Hindu and The Economic Times report. One has three faces and five arms, and the other has eight arms.
Heritage
History of Mansa Devi Temple
The sources checked do not give a founding date or builder for the temple. The Haridwar district administration simply lists it among the district's religious sites as a temple dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi on Bilwa Parvat.
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
Ropeway hours and fares are set by the operator and can change; confirm current arrangements with the ropeway operator or the Haridwar district administration before travelling.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Location
How to Reach Mansa Devi Temple
The Haridwar district administration names Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 72 km away, as the nearest airport and Haridwar railway station as the railhead. It lists the temple as about 15 km from the district headquarters.
From the town, the shrine is reached either by a hill trail of about 2 km, as described by The Hindu, or by the ropeway (udan khatola).
Location: Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (about 72 km, per district administration)
Nearest railway station: Haridwar
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Questions
Mansa Devi Temple: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar?
It is on top of Bilwa Parvat, a hill in the Shivalik range at Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
Which goddess is worshipped at the temple?
The temple is dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi. Devotees regard her as a goddess who grants sincere wishes.
How many images of the goddess are there?
There are two: one with three faces and five arms, and one with eight arms.
How can I reach the temple from Haridwar?
You can walk up a hill trail of about 2 km or take the ropeway, known locally as the udan khatola.
What is the nearest airport and railway station?
The Haridwar district administration names Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (about 72 km), and Haridwar railway station.
Is Mansa Devi Temple a Siddh Peeth?
It is popularly called a Siddh Peeth, a shrine where wishes are believed to be fulfilled. This is a devotional description, not an official classification.
Sources and attribution
- © OpenStreetMap contributors — location data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Wikidata Q6751543 — structured data (CC0)
- Wikipedia — Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar — text facts from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haridwar District Administration, Government of Uttarakhand — Mansa Devi Temple
- The Hindu — Haridwar travel feature (Mansa Devi Temple on Bilwa Parvat), Magazine, 25 June 2006 (archived)
- The Economic Times — Haridwar leaves you mesmerised
Further reading: Mansa Devi Temple on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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