PRENEETA SHARMA
Numerous holy locations where mythology and spirituality meet may be found in Himachal Pradesh, which is frequently referred to as Devi Bhumi. Among these, the Una district’s Maa Chintpurni Temple is a very potent Shakti Peetha that draws followers from all over India. Deeply ingrained in myth, religion, and heavenly energy, Chintpurni is referred to as the temple where anxieties are banished.
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas—holy locations connected to the goddess Sati—is Maa Chintpurni. The Shri Shivpuran states that Lord Vishnu cut Sati’s body to console himself when Lord Shiva transported her body across the countries. Sacred sites were created by the falling pieces; Chintpurni is considered to be a very sacred spot because it is thought that Sati’s feet fell there. Here, the goddess is also called Chinnamastika Devi, and she represents the one who takes the stress and anxieties out of her followers’ lives. Is regarded as Mata Jwalamukhi’s incarnation in many traditions, and worshiping her is supposed to provide knowledge, prosperity, and mental tranquility. She is approached by devotees with their concerns, and it is thought that she provides peace of mind and removes barriers.
Devotees walk the 1.5 km distance between the temple and the Chintpurni bus stop. Steps and a straight walkway lead to the main shrine along the trek. The calm ambiance of the temple envelops the spherical statue that represents Mata Chintpurni’s darshan. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is also located nearby, which heightens the area’s spiritual atmosphere.
The pond that Maharaja Ranjit Singh built and that is associated with the devotee Maidas Ji is one of the temple’s most treasured features. According to legend, Maa Bhagwati took the shape of a girl and led Maidas Ji to dislodge a stone, exposing a sacred water source. Both the historical stone and this pond are still revered pilgrimage sites today.
The ancient banyan tree close to the temple is another unusual attraction. As they make a wish, devotees tie a scarlet thread, known as Kalalava, on its branches. They go back to the shrine to untie the thread and express appreciation after the desire is granted. All honest wishes tied here are thought to be able to come true.
