Sri Devi Mandir- Panipat

Sri Devi Mandir- Panipat

Sri Devi temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga is located at Panipat in the state of Haryana.The temple was constructed during the Third Battle of Panipat which was fought between the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas under Sadashivrao Bhau Peshwa of Pune.

Sri Devi Mandir found its existence on the banks of large tank which is also having spiritual value in history. The temple of Devi is dedicated to the local goddess of Panipat and it was established during ancient times. There is very interesting story behind this Devi Mandir. It is said that the temple is constructed during 18th century but the deity was existing far before this era.

During 18th century, Marathas were ruling this area and once Sadashivrao Bhau, the Maratha warrior, leader of its troop came to this village. He stayed for two months with his troop while going for fight against Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali. During his visit, he found deity of goddess near the tank and decided to build a temple around this deity.

It is believed that when the temple was being built, Goddess idol was placed from one place to another in the night  but on the next morning Goddess idol was found at the old place from where it was shifted. Then they decided to build the temple at the same place where the idol was found.He renovated this place and build classy temple along with tank which is located in its vicinity.

All Hindu festivals are celebrated in the Devi temple, on the occasion of Durga Pooja and Navrati, a special puja is organized in the temple. The temple is decorated with light and flowers during the Durga puja and Navrati festival. The temple’s spiritual environment gives peace of mind and heart to the devotees.