Mansa Devi Temple is one of the most sacred temples located on the Bilwa Parvat of the Shivalik Hills. The pilgrims and tourists coming from all parts of the world visit this place. It is a temple dedicated to Maa Mansa Devi, which is the jewel of spirituality in the heart of Uttarakhand, giving serenity, devotion, and a breathtaking view of the Ganges. The word Mansa means "wish," and most believe that the pure-hearted wishes of devotees get fulfilled when they pray here with pure intentions.
Being an integral part of the great "Panch Tirth" (five pilgrimages) in Haridwar, Mansa Devi Mandir Haridwar is a highlight of many Haridwar Tour Packages and Uttarakhand Tour Packages. Because it holds historical importance as well as religious, temple visits where one can look for the perfect blend of divine blessing and picturesque beauty cannot be avoided.
According to Hindu mythology, Mata Mansa Devi emerged from the mind of Lord Shiva and is considered a form of Shakti (Goddess Durga). It is believed that she can fulfil the wishes of her devotees, making Maa Mansa Devi Mandir Haridwar a symbol of hope and divine intervention. The temple often swarms with pilgrims during Navratri and other festivals when the spiritual aura of the place is at its peak.
Mata Mansa Devi Mandir Haridwar holds religious importance and has the beauty of its architecture. It has rich ornamentation carvings and the authentic designs of Hindus which characterize the historical culture of this particular place. There are two paramount idols of the goddess housed; one with three mouths and five arms and the other possessing eight arms each signifying something different in her divine energy.