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Hindu temple · Panchkula, near Chandigarh, Haryana

Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula

Goddess Mansa Devi, a Shakti Peetha.

Best monthsOct-Apr
BusiestChaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October)
Nearest airportChandigarh (IXC)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril (good)
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

The best-known temple in the Chandigarh area, at the foot of the Shivaliks in Panchkula, run by a state shrine board. Navratri melas draw very large crowds.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Chandigarh (IXC), about 11 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Chandigarh Junction railway station (CDG), about 7 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Chandigarh guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Chandigarh railway station and airport are about 10 km away.
  • The Patiala Mandir in the same complex is worth a look.
  • Remove shoes at the entrance; free shoe stands are provided.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Official information: Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board.

Part of

Nau Devi Yatra

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula?
Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula is in Panchkula, near Chandigarh, Haryana.
How do I reach Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula?
The nearest airport on our list is Chandigarh (IXC), about 11 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Chandigarh Junction railway station, about 7 km away.
What is the best time to visit Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula?
Oct-Apr is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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