In Haryana, if you are planning to visit Mata during ChaitraNavratri, then you can go to Bhima Devi Temple. The festival of ChaitraNavratri is going to start from 9th April. Everyone wants to go to a particular temple to have the darshan of Goddess Durga during Navratri. In today's article, we will tell you special things about Bhima Devi Temple of Haryana. After knowing about it you will not be able to stop yourself from going here.
Where is Bhima Devi Temple in Haryana?
This temple is located in Panchkula, Haryana. It is considered to be a mythological temple of the 8th century. The connection of this temple is with the Mahabharata period. By looking at the architectural style and structure of the temple, you can understand how ancient this temple is. Bhima Devi temple is considered to be the form of MaaDurga. Therefore you can go here during ChaitraNavratri to have darshan of Mata. This is the most special temple of Mata in Haryana.
History of the temple
This temple is known as a protected monument. This temple was discovered in 1974. The Archeology Department was excavating here. During this time he found 100 ancient sculptures here. Looking at the temple, you will see it like the idols kept in Khajuraho and Bhubaneswar temples. This is one of the famous places in Haryana.
Therefore this temple is also called Khajuraho of North India. Today, most of the sculptures found during excavations have been kept in the museum.
You will also get to see a garden in the temple. This garden is known as Pinjore Garden. It is said that Aurangzeb's stepbrother had built it.
How to reach
- The temple is located near Yadavindra Garden, about 10 km from Pinjore. You can come here from the nearest bus terminal, Sector 17. It can also be easily reached from railway stations Chandigarh and Panchkula. If you are coming by air, you can come here from Chandigarh Airport. From here you can reach by bus, rickshaw or taxi.
- Timings- You can come here from 10 am to 5 pm.
- Entry Fee – Free
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