Historical PeriodEra
Ancient
3000 BCEAncientPresent
Sacred Facts · At a Glance
- Gender
- female
Primary Scriptures
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Naina Devi
The Goddess with Beautiful Eyes
Overview
Naina Devi (नैना देवी) is a famous Shakti temple in Himachal Pradesh, located in Bilaspur district. The goddess is believed to fulfill all wishes.
Key Facts
- State: Himachal Pradesh
- District: Bilaspur
- Main Temple: Naina Devi Temple
- Festival: Navratri
Legend
It is believed that when Sati's eyes fell here, the place was named Naina (eyes). The temple is on a hilltop overlooking the reservoir.
Source: Temple records
Sources & provenance
📖 2 Tertiary
- 📖Supporting referenceOtherTemple records
- 📖Supporting referenceOtherLocal tradition