Mansa Devi temple, is situated in Panchkula at a distance of 8 km from
Chandigarh, in the state of Haryana. According to Hindu scriptures, the
temple is one of the 52 'Satipiths' and it is believed that the head of
Devi Sati had fallen at this place. There are two temples here. The relatively
new temple was built by the Maharaja of Patiala. Millions of devotees
from all over the country come here to pay homage to the goddess. There
is a large garden of sacred plants attached to the Mansa Devi temple.
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