Sheetal Mata Mandir Gurgaon

Sheetal Mata Mandir Gurgaon

Dedicated to Mata Sheetla Devi and also famous as Shakti Peeth, this temple in Gurgaon is always occupied with devotees throughout the year; except in the month of July to August, which is the Hindu month of Shravana. In the month of Chaitra, March-April, this temple is thronged by worshippers of the goddess. This particular temple in Gurgaon is located near a holy pond. Many people especially come to visit this temple and the take the blessings of the supreme goddess. Many legends and myths are associated with the construction of the temple and seem to fill the devotees with a sense of spirituality. The goddess, Mata Sheetla Devi is believed to have the power for curing diseases, especially small-pox. The idol of the goddess in this temple is made up of metal and coated with gold. An annual mela known as the “Masani fair” is also held in Gurgaon near the temple in honor of the goddess

This was our second time to the Temple, the first time there were too many people.  The orange (saffron) colour is new, pictures I found on the internet show a much different colour.

The students start at age nine, up to fifteen, and study in sanskrit.  Which I have learned is a philosophical language in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.  They stay three to four years at the temple studying.  When their hair is cut, a small part is left in the back, sides are shaved.

A Temple is not complete without bird food

These children followed us until we took there picture

I Love the Elephants

Newly Wed

Sweet Lime and Mint, but not for us....

Young children are brought to the temple for their first haircut

Picnic time for families

The village close to the temple

Weigh Scales light this are used in most markets