The Sheetla Mata temple is dedicated to the wife of Guru Dronacharya, Kirpai. Kirpai, devoted herself to look after the sick children, specially those suffering from the smallpox. She was honoured as Mata Sheetla or Mata Masani, i.e. 'the goddess of smallpox. The villagers built a temple at Keshiopur which was later shifted to Gurugram near the site of the ashram of her husband. The current temple was built in the 18th century by the Jat king Jawahar Singh of Bharatpur, in memory of his victory over the Mughals.

location Haryana, Gurugram, Chandigarh

Legend

The temples is believed to have been build centuries ago by a fief holder named Chaudhri Singh Ram  alias Singha. Singha was a an ardent devotee who spent most of his time in singing Bhajans and worshipping the Goddess. Sheetala Devi appeared in his dream and expressed her desire to leave Keshopur and come to Gurgaon. He made a small shrine for the Goddess and installed the goddess. This structure later on became the Sheetala Devi temple.  The residents of Keshopur however continued to dispute the claims of the people of Gurgaon. This dispute was laid to rest during the time of Begum Samru, the Governor of Jharsa under the Mughals. Her child who had smallpox was cured after worshipping the goddess Masani at Gurgaon. Devotees started to believe  that the goddess had begun to live at village Gurgaon.

Architecture

The Sheetla devi complex is a large complex, tiered and has pyramid shikharas on the top. There is a huge statue of Lord Shiva in the premises, The sanctum of the shrine is ornamental and gilded. In the snactum is the beautiful gold idol of the Goddess studded with jewellery and in red silk attire. The idol is adorned with a huge nose ring. The shrine is situated amidst lush green lawns and gardens.

Culture

Gurugram has become a top financial and industrial hub with a lots of  leading companies having offices there. The place is located bordering Delhi.

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Darsan Info

Mundan ceremony is conducted at the shrine

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to wear clean and conservative attire

Famous Festival

April - Sheetala Ashtami

Temple Rituals

The priests perform regular puja and rituals

Special Rituals

According to the beliefs, without  visit to the Lord Bhairav shrine which is situated at the back of the temple premises, the  worship of Sheetla devi is deemed incomplete.

Additional Info

 

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