Shakti Peeth 8 of 51 · India · Uttarakhand
Mansa Devi (Haridwar)
मनसा देवी
Location: Bilwa Parvat, Haridwar
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Mansa
Bhairava (Shiva)
Bhairavnath
Body part fallen
Hands
Darshan timings
05:00–21:00 IST
Best season
October–March (avoid monsoon)
Daily visitors
15,000–25,000 (Kumbh + Navratri 1L+)
Modern access
Ropeway online booking via UTDB portal.
Signature ritual
Wish-thread tying on temple tree
Significance
Wish-fulfilling Devi (mansa = mind/wish). One of Panch Tirth of Haridwar.
Legend
Sati's hands fell here per local tradition. Image self-manifested.
How to reach
Haridwar railway (5 km) → ropeway (only ₹109 round-trip) or 1.5 km trek.
Navratri special
Both Navratris peak — combined with Chandi Devi + Maya Devi tour
Primary pujas performed here
- Pindi Darshan
- Mansa Puja
- Wish-thread ritual
- Prasad bhog
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.