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Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar Weather :  N.A. Timings :  5:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Closed for lunch at 2:00 PM), Aarti - 5:30 AM Time Required :  2-3 hrs Entry Fee :  No entry fee   Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar Overview The Mansa Devi Temple is a famous temple in Haridwar in Uttarakhand that is dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi, who is considered to be a form of Shakti and is believed to have emerged from Lord Shiva's mind. Thousands of Hindus flock to the temple every year in large numbers to this temple, which is one of the 'Panch Tirths' or the five pilgrimages in Haridwar. The temple is also popularly known as Bilwa Tirth and is perched on the top of the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills. The word Mansa means wish, and devotees firmly believe that the goddess Mansa fulfils all the wishes of a dedicated and sincere person who visits the temple. Thus, the magnificent temple is regarded as a 'Siddh Peetha', which is the term that is used to refer to places wher