Naina Devi Temple — in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. One of 51 Shakti Peeths. Mata Sati's eyes (nain) fell here.
At 1100 m near Gobind Sagar lake. Scenic views.
✦ Mythology
After Sati-dah, Shiva tandav.
Vishnu cut into 51 parts.
Sati's eyes (nain) fell here.
Later, shepherd named Naina saw cow milk dripping on a stone daily. Dug — found idol.
Temple 8th century.
✦ Darshan
Hours: 6 AM — 10 PM.
Aarti: 5 AM, 12 PM, 7 PM.
Navratri: Chaitra (Mar-Apr), Sharad (Oct) — heavy crowd.
Sarva: free. VIP: ₹100.
Cable car available.
✦ Access
Anandpur Sahib (rail): 30 km.
Chandigarh: 100 km.
Delhi: 350 km.
Cable car: ₹150 round-trip.
Walk: 1.5 km.
✦ Nearby Sites
Gobind Sagar Lake.
Bhakra-Nangal Dam.
Anandpur Sahib (Sikh tirth).
Chintpurni Devi Temple (50 km).
Mansa Devi (200 km).
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Naina Devi & Chintpurni in one trip?▼
Yes — 50 km apart. 1-2 days both darshan.
When mela?▼
Chaitra & Sharad Navratri (9 days). Shravan Ashtami special.
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