Sheetala Devi Temple

Overview

The Sheetala Devi Temple in Mehandiganj Mohalla is one of the antiquated and acclaimed sanctuaries for Devi in the Lucknow. It is said that the sanctuary was decimated by the some obscure gate crashers and it was simply after hundreds of years that an unmistakable specialist initially found the icon of Devi in the water of a close-by lake. After that the sanctuary was recreated.

While going into the sanctuary, there is a statute of the lion before the sanctuary and two lions on the entryway of the sanctuary. Raja Tikait Rai, the then Diwan of Nawab, got built this sanctuary furthermore a substantial lake with various down stairs which is at present called "Tikait Rai ka Talab'. The sanctuary has been a site of thousand year old Aathon Ka Mela of Lucknow which is hung on the Holi celebration every year close to the sanctuary and Pond.

About The Deity

Maa Sheetala is considered a personification of Shakti. She is another form of Goddess Durga and Parvati.

Festivals

The sanctuary witnesses every year the well-known Aathon Ka Mela of Lucknow which is held on/after the Holi celebration every year. The passage is gone by individuals of Lucknow and connecting zone in a vast number. Amid this period sanctuary is all around beautified and Goddess is offered Puri, Halwa, chana, clove and betel nuts. Sheetal Ashtami is a noteworthy celebration here. The strength of this celebration is that on this day, the Goddess is served stale prasad.

Significance

This sanctuary is essentially gone by newlyweds and couples planning to look for favours for their relationship. Parents additionally take their infants to this sanctuary since it is viewed as promising. Devotees trust that Sheetala Devi cures sicknesses. She is considered as the divinity for destruction of sicknesses, particularly small pox.

Accessibility

Airport

Nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (10 km).

Railways

Nearest railway station is Lucknow Railway Station (4 kilometers).

Road

Public transport buses connect this place to all major cities like Agra, Kanpur and Delhi.

Temple Address

Sheetala Devi Temple,
Yogeshwar Math Rd, Mehdiganj,
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,
India, Pincode – 226003.