Mata Mansa Devi Temple: Drops of nectar fell on this Shaktipeeth, seven snakes protect the Goddess.

Mata Mansa Devi Haridwar: Everyone knows the story of the creation of 52 Shaktipeeths of Mata, but during the churning of the ocean some drops of nectar also fell in some places. Today we will tell you about the story of this temple.

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Haridwar Shakti Peeth: Many deities are worshiped in Hinduism. All the gods and goddesses have their own special significance. Similarly, people also worship Manasa Devi with great devotion. The temple of Mata Manasa Devi located in Panchkula is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths.

Manasa Devi Shaktipeeth, Haridwar- About three kilometers from Haridwar is the famous temple of Maa Manasa Devi in the Bilwa Hills of Shivalik hills. This ancient temple is special with history in itself. Because this is the same place where the mother's brain fell. It is believed that whoever approaches Mother's court with true heart, Mother will definitely fulfill his wishes.

7 Nagas always do Raksha- Manasa Goddess seated on snake and lotus. She is also called the snake goddess as she is seated on a snake. It is believed that 7 snakes are always present to protect the mother. According to folklore, people also worship Maa Mansa to treat snake bites. Another name of Manasa is said to be Vasuki.

Drops of nectar fell here during the churning of the ocean- Manasa Devi Temple in Haridwar is one of the four places where drops of nectar fell. Apart from Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik and Prayag are the places where drops of nectar fell. According to legend, the elixir of immortality fell here when a celestial bird mistakenly overflowed Kumbha during castration.

There is a tradition of tying a cord – the name Manasa Devi means wish-fulfillment. Every day many devotees come to see Mansa Devi. There is also a tradition of tying a rope on the Snohi tree present in the temple premises. A person who comes to this temple ties a thread on the branches of a tree located in the temple premises to fulfill his wish. Once their wishes are fulfilled, people again come to this temple to untie the thread from the tree.