Mansa Devi
Mansa Devi temple located in Haridwar, Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has a very special recognition and millions of people come to visit. This temple is dedicated to Mansa Devi. It is said about this temple that this sitting Mansa Devi never disappoints her devotees. In this temple, people also come from far and wide to worship Kaal Sarp. Very few people know about Mansa Devi. In such a situation, in this article, we will tell you who Mansa Devi is and what is her relationship with Lord Shiva.
History of Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar
Mansa Devi of Haridwar was built by Raja Gopal Singh of Mani Majra from 1811 to 1815. It is said that King Gopal Singh was an unbreakable devotee of Mansa Devi and earlier he used to come to the temple of Mansa Devi to visit him through a cave, but later he asked for a vow and when this vow was completed, he built a temple there, which is known as Mansa Devi Temple. There are many temples of Mansa Devi, one of which is located in Haridwar and the other in Panchkula. The temple of Mansa Devi at Panchkula is considered one of the 51 Shaktipeeths, where the front part of the head of Mother Sati fell.
Why is Mansa Devi a goddess of snakes?
Mata Mansa is also called Nag Mata, who is the goddess of snakes in Hinduism. Mansa Devi is also considered the sister of Vasuki, the king of the serpents. According to a legend, 7 serpents always protect Mansa Devi. In many places a child has also appeared in his lap, who is his son believer, who protected the Nag dynasty. Being enthroned on the snake, she is also called the goddess of serpents. For this reason, people worship Mansa Devi to get a solution to snake bite or other problems related to it. At some places, Mansa Devi is also called Vasuki. Being the sister of Kadru and Kashyap’s son Vasuki, he was named Vasuki.
Why is Mansa Devi worshiped?
Mansi Devi is worshiped especially in Bihar, Odisha, Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam and parts of Northeast India. Mansa Devi is worshiped mainly for avoiding snakebite and treatment. The Goddess is said to be kind towards devotees and anger towards those who do not walk on religion. Mansa Devi is especially worshiped during Nag Panchami. According to religious beliefs, worship of Mansa Devi provides relief from snake-dodge, fever and many diseases. It is believed that worshiping Mansa Devi is not afraid of snake bite.
Relationship between Mansa Devi and Lord Shiva
According to mythological beliefs, Mansa Devi is the mind of Lord Shiva, because she was born from the mind of Lord Shiva. According to a famous legend, halahal poison came out during the sea churning. In order to protect the world, this poison was taken from Lord Shiva around his neck, due to which his throat turned blue. Then Lord Shiva gave birth to a poison girl from his psyche, who took out all the poison in Bholenath’s neck. This poison was called Virgo Mansa Devi and hence she also started worshiping as the goddess of poison.
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