Most Beautiful Temples in Chandigarh
The beautiful city of Chandigarh has its own holy places. It is a place where different cultures meet and is peaceful, the famous temples of Chandigarh are also made up of temples built by people of different castes. Their customs and rituals are a part of the experience at these temples. You must visit these temples to experience their history and beauty. Let's know about the most attractive and famous temples in Chandigarh.
Famous Temples in Chandigarh:
Chandi Devi Temple
Mata Manasa Devi Temple.
Shirdi Saibaba Temple.
Saketri Mandir.
Jayanti Devi Temple
Sri Karthikeya Swamy Temple
ISKCON Temple.
Amb Sahib Gurdwara.
Nada Sahib Gurudwara.
1. Chandi Devi Temple:
Chandi Devi Temple Chandigarh or Chandi Mandir is a Hindu temple located 15 km from Chandigarh in Punjab. This temple is dedicated to the mighty Goddess Chandi. The temple is set against the stunning landscape of the Shivalik hills. Chandi Devi is the main deity in the temple. However, idols of deities like Radha Krishna Hanuman, Shiva and Rama are also found in the temple. Many people visit this temple during Navratri festival.
Address: Chandigarh - Kalka Road, Haryana
Summer Timings: 04.00 AM to 10.00 PM.
Winter; Morning 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Dress code: Good attire
Approximate Visit Time: 3 to 4 hours
How to reach there: Local transport from the city.
Temple Website: N/A
Best time to visit: Chandi Chaudhas, Durga Puja, Navratri
Other attractions: Mata Manasa Devi Temple
2. Mata Manasa Devi Temple:
Mata Manasa Devi Temple Chandigarh is located in Panchkula district of Chandigarh, which is on the outskirts of Chandigarh. The temple is dedicated to Manasa Devi, a form of Shakti present in the Shivalik mountain ranges. It is one of the most important Shakti temples in North India and hence the temple is frequented by large numbers of people during the seven weeks of Navratri.
Address: Sector 4, Mansa Devi Complex, MDC Sector 4, Panchkula, Haryana
Timings: Summer: 04:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Winter: 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM.Dress Code: Good Attire
Approximate visit time; 4 to 5 hours
How to find local transportation;
Temple Website: N/A
Best Time to Visit: Navratri Mela (Fair)
Other attractions: Shivalik mountains.
3. Shirdi Saibaba Temple:
The Shirdi Saibaba Temple in Chandigarh is dedicated to Saibaba and was built in 1989. The relatively new place of worship was mostly set up by late Shri I P Mehta. The holy shrine of Shirdi Saibaba was first taken from Jaipur, taken to Shirdi for worship and finally placed in Chandigarh. Sai temple in Chandigarh is open all day.
Address: 6, Sai Baba Rd, Ordnance Cable Factory Colony, Sector 29B, Sector 29A, Chandigarh, 160030
Timings: 445 to 20:30 (All Timings of the Week)
Dress code: Good attire
Approximate Visit Time : 30 minutes to 1 hour
Where to go How to reach: Local modes of transport are easily available.
Laya's website; saipariva.info
Best time to visit: October to April
Additional attractions: Capital Complex Tourism Center Dhanas Lake, Fish Fountain Fateh Burj,
4. Saketri Mandir:
The Shirdi Saibaba Temple in Chandigarh is dedicated to Saibaba and was built in 1989. The relatively new place of worship was mostly set up by late Shri I P Mehta. The venerable shrine of Shirdi Sai Baba was first transported from Jaipur, taken to Shirdi for puja, and then finally constructed in Chandigarh. Sai temple in Chandigarh is open all day.
Address: 6, Sai Baba Rd, Ordnance Cable Factory Colony, Sector 29B, Sector 29A, Chandigarh, 160030
Timings: 445 to 22:02 (All days of the week)
Dress code: Good attire
Approximate duration of visit : 30 minutes to 1 hour
How to reach there: Local modes of transport are easily available.
Temple Website: saiparivar.info
Best time to visit : October to April
Other attractions: Capital Complex Tourism Center Dhanus Lake, Fish Fountain Fateh Burj,
5. Jayanti Devi Temple:
Located in the Ropar district of Punjab, just 15 kilometers from Punjab, Jayanti Devi Temple is dedicated to Jayanti, the Goddess of Victory. The temple is situated on a hill in the Shivalik ranges. From the massive gate at the foot of the hill, 100 easy steps lead you to the main building of the shrine. Besides the stone idol of the deity, the temple also has idols of Shiva, Lakshmi, Ganesha and local deities Lokda Dev and Balasundari. About 1.5 million visitors visit the temple during the Fair Hello on the full moon day of February 1 and a minor festival in August. Navratri is also a major festival.
Address: Road to Jainthi Devi, Marian, Rupnagar District, Punjab 133301
Timings: 06:00 - 19:00 (All days of the week)
Dress code: Good attire
Approximate Visit Time: 1 hour
Where to go How to reach: Local modes of transport are easily available.
Temple Website: N/A
Best Time to Visit: During Navratri and Full Moon days in February.
Additional Attractions : Pinjore Gardens Morni Hills Legislature Assembly, Open Hand Memorial, Secretariat.
6. Sri Karthikeya Swamy Temple:
The people of Tamil Nadu living in Chandigarh built the Sri Karthikeya Swamy Temple in Chandigarh, which is dedicated to the Tamil God Kavadul Murugan. The temple has a central idol of Murugan and Devasena and Valli beside it. The temple is adorned with idols dedicated to Goddess Krishna Mariamman Durga and Lord Ganesha, Vishnu etc. This temple was established in the year 1980.
Address: Sri Karthikeya Swamy Temple, Sector 31D, Air Force Complex, Chandigarh-160031
Times: Summer hours are 7 am to 1 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm 7 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm.
Dress code: Good attire
Approximate Visit Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
How to reach there : Local transport options are readily available. Chandigarh Airport is not far away. The temple can be reached by train as frequent trains to Chandigarh from New Delhi and other parts of Punjab are readily available. It is also possible to reach the temple by road with the help of many buses available to Chandigarh through Delhi and surrounding areas.
Temple website: http://chandigarhtamilsangam.in/Karthik_Mandir/Kathik_History.aspx
Best time to visit : In July, it is Sravanam. Shravan.
Other Attractions: Manasa Devi, Ayyappa Temple, Chandi Devi Temple.
7. ISKCON Temple:
This is the International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON temple in Chandigarh inside the Hare Krishna Dham in Chandigarh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and houses the beautiful deities in the form of Radha Madhav. A temple is a place for different rituals, prayers and hymns. On Sundays of every month, it offers prasad to all who attend. The temple is frequented during celebrations like Sri Krishna Janmashtami Radha Ashtami Gaur Poornima and Holi and Ekadashi.
Address: Hare Krishna Dham, Dakshin Marg, Sector-36B, Chandigarh, 160036
Timings: 4:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Dress code: Good attire
Approximate Visit Time: 2 hours
Where to go How to reach: Local modes of transport are easily available.
Temple Website: https://iskconchandigarh.com/
Best time to visit : Any Sunday of the year (to enjoy the Sunday love meal).
Other attractions: Mandara Garden, Alliance Française, Bari Baba Mandir, Garden of Fragrance, Dahlia Garden Topiary Park.
8. Amb Sahib Gurdwara:
Amb Sahib Gurdwara is located in Phase 8 in Mohali district of Chandigarh. According to legend, in the year 1659, a student called Bhai Kuram visited the Gurdwara of the Seventh Guru of the Sikhs. A specialty of the Gurdwara is the mango tree in the building, which bears fruit throughout the winter. The fruits obtained from this tree are distributed as prasad to the devotees. Many devotees flock there to attend the Sankranti fair held in January to commemorate the Guru's honor.
Address: Sector 62, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160062; Phone: 0172 223 0340
Timings: 0430 to 22:00 (All days of the week)
Dress code: Good attire
Approximate Visit Time: 1 hour to 2 hours
Where to go How to reach: Local modes of transport are easily available.
Temple Website: N/A
Time to visit: Any time of the year is the best time to visit
Additional attractions: Sri Shiva Mandir, Silvi Park, Sri Vaishnomata Mandir, Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.
9. Nada Sahib Gurdwara:
Located in Panchkula district near Chandigarh, Nada Sahib Gurdwara is situated on the banks of the Ghaggar-Hakra river in the Shivalik Hills. Guru Gobin Singh stopped when he was traveling between Panta Sahib and Anandpur Sahib after the Battle of Bhagnani in 1688. Daily religious ceremonies, meetings and community meals are held throughout the day. Many people from North India visit the Gurdwara every month during the full moon.
Address: NH 7, Nada Sahib Rd, Sector 22, Panchkula, Haryana 134109 Phone: 0172 297 0048
Timings: 04:00 to 20:30 (All Days of the Week)
Dress code: Good attire
Approximate duration of visit: 2 - 3 hours
How to reach there: Local transport options are easily available.
Temple Website: N/A
Best time to visit: Any time of the year.
Other Attractions: Sukhna Lake, Mata Manasa Devi Mandir, Gurdwara Nawab Sahib, Chatbir Zoo, Morni Fort
One of the most beautiful cities in India, Chandigarh can be described as a beautiful city inside and out. The monuments and temples in Chandigarh are an ancient and urban harmonious city and provide an essential respite from the frenetic lives of locals and tourists alike.
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