Naina Devi Shakti Peetha is the most revered Shakti Peetha perched atop the Shivalik Hills in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an altitude of 1219 meters, it offers stunning panoramic views of the Gobind Sagar Lake and the Bhakra-Nangal Dam.
Sri Naina Devi is the main deity of the temple, and it is one of the prominent 51 Shakti Peethas, where the eyes of Sati Devi fell.
It is known for curing all types of eye-related ailments. A large number of devotees throng to this temple to see Naina Devi and to fulfill all their wishes.
Gobind Sagar Lake is a water reservoir formed by the Bhakra Dam, locals often recount that around 28 temples once stood beneath the lake. As the water level recedes, the ruins of these ancient temples emerge, visible during the winter and early summer.
This hill, the most significant in the Naina Dhar range, is a vital pilgrimage site for both sects of religion, Hindus and Sikhs. It draws large crowds of pilgrims annually, especially during festivals like Shravana Ashtami and Navaratri. Pilgrims come from neighboring states such as Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, and even from various parts of the world.
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