Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar
चंडी देवी मंदिर
A goddess temple on Neel Parvat, east of the Ganges. Traditionally believed to have been founded by Shankara, it offers wide views from the cable car ride up.
The temple is dedicated to Chandi, the goddess who vanquished demons. Tradition holds that the master Shankara founded it in the 8th century. The present main hall dates from 1929. It sits on Neel Parvat, east of the Ganges. You can take a cable car up in about 5 minutes or walk up a mountain path of about 3 kilometers. From the top you can see the Ganges and Haridwar. It is one of the three great goddess temples of Haridwar, along with Mansa Devi and Maya Devi, and the cable car tickets can be bought as a combined pass. The temple is open about 7:00 to 19:00.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar
- Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Kankhal
- Shantikunj
- Rajaji National Park
- Triveni Ghat
- Bharat Mandir
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple