CHANDI DEVI

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Location: Haridwar (Uttranchal )
On Top Of: Neel Parvat
Constructed By: Suchat Singh
Built In: 1929 AD

This temple is on the top of a hill called the Neel Parvat which is on the other side of the river Ganga. The temple was constructed by the King of Kashmir, Suchat Singh, in 1929 AD. Chandi Devi is a three km trek from the Chandi Ghat.

Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar, Uttranchal The story goes that Chanda-Munda the army chief of the demons Shumbh-Nishumbh were killed by Goddess Chandi hence the name Chandi devi. It also said that the original statute of Chandi was established by Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century AD.

Now a rope way has been built which takes you to the top. Chandi devi is six kilometer from the main town of Haridwar.