Mansa Devi Temple

High on Bilwa Parvat, overlooking Haridwar and the silver ribbon of the Ganga, sits Mata Mansa Devi, the goddess born of the mind of Rishi Kashyap, worshipped for centuries as the fulfiller of heartfelt wishes.

History of the Temple

The temple is counted among the Siddh Peeths of Uttarakhand, forming a sacred triangle with Chandi Devi and Maya Devi. Pilgrims have climbed the hill path for generations; today a ropeway carries devotees up in minutes, with the Himalayan foothills unfolding below.

Significance of the Temple

Devotees tie a thread to the sacred tree in the temple courtyard while making their manokamna, their heart’s wish. When the wish is fulfilled, they return to untie a thread, completing the circle of prayer and gratitude. Darshan of Mansa Devi, joined with a dip at Har Ki Pauri, is the classic Haridwar pilgrimage.

What to Experience

The ropeway ascent

The view of the Ganga curving through Haridwar is worth the trip by itself.

Har Ki Pauri below

Descend in time for the evening Ganga Aarti, when the river blazes with a thousand lamps.