Chandigarh Derives its Name from Chandi Temple

• • Chandigarh, Haryana, Panchkula
Chandigarh Derives its Name from Chandi Temple

Chandi Temple is approx. 7 km from Panchkula and approx. 21 km from Chandigarh.

The Goddess Chandi slayed Mahisasura at this spot over 5000 years ago. This temple is also visited by Pandavas.

In the year 1953, the temple was visited by the President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad along with Sir C.P.N. Singh, Governor of Punjab, and Sh. K.N. Katju – the Defence Minister of India. They offer prayers and were so much impressed with the ancient past of the temple that they named the local police station, railway station, and the adjoining village ‘Chandi Mandir’. They also wish to name the city in the name of Chandi Mata.

A Trip to Shoolini Mata Temple from Chandigarh

• • Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Solan

We started Royal Enfield Thunderbird motorbike at 8:15 am from Chandigarh and reached Shoolini Mata Temple, Solan at 10:30 am.

Directions from Chandigarh to Shoolini Mata temple, Solan

Chandigarh > Pinjore (27 km)

Pinjore > Dharampur (30 km)

Dharampur > Solan (18 km)

Solan > Shoolini Mata Temple (3 km)

The total distance from Chandigarh to Solan is 75 km approx.

Shoolini Mata Temple is 3 km from National Highway 22 at Solan.

We offered prayers and visited the nearby house of the temple priest to know The History of the Temple.

History as narrated by Ram Swaroop – priest of the temple:

Shoolini Mata Temple is a 200-250 years old temple and one of the prime attractions of Solan. The city of Solan derives its name from the Goddess Shoolini Devi.

Earlier there was Baghat State in Solan. A King came here from Dharanagri and established himself at Solan. He brought some idols which were installed in this temple.

This temple attracts a huge crowd during festival days, especially during the Shoolini Fair. In the last week of June month (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) three days of festivals are held at Solan. It begins with the worship of the goddess Shoolini Mata. The Festival started with a colorful Shobha Yatra (procession) of Goddess Shoolini, taken out from the temple in a palanquin. The procession visits all over Solan city.

Shoolini Mata stays for two days at a temple nearby which is known as her sister’s place and on the third-day returns to her own temple. Shoolini Mata is five sisters.

The wrestling competition held at Thodo ground is one of the major attractions of the festival.
Note: Every second and fourth Sunday there is Bhandara at the temple premises starting from 12 noon.

Thank you – said I to the temple priest, and we re-started our journey towards Jatoli Shiv Temple and then to Bon Monastery.

Have a Sweet Tooth? Visit Ishar Sweets at Jabli

• • Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Kasauli, Solan • Tags:

Ishar sweets at Jabli I have visited more than twice or thrice. Once while returning from Kasauli, I stopped to have Kulfi and Rasmalai. Kulfi was extraordinary. One is not enough for sure. You want more.

The second time while returning from Solan I stopped to taste Gazar ka Halwa (Rs. 40 per plate) and Gulab Jamun – hot and delicious.

Ishar Sweets is situated on National Highway 22 at Jabli, approx. 24 km from Kasauli and I guess approx. 10 km from Dharampur. If you are driving towards Shimla from Chandigarh or Pinjore the sweet shop is on the right-hand side. If you are driving from Kasauli, Dharampur, Solan, or Shimla it is on the left-hand side. Not only does it serve delicious Kulfi but it is also famous for its varieties of sweets and namkeen. Pakora, Samosa, and Kachori few more added attractions.

You must stop at Ishar Sweets in Jabli.

Chandigarh is 40-45 km away, I guess.

Giani Da Dhaba at Dharampur – A Must Visit Highway Dhaba

• • Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Panchkula, Solan • Tags: ,
Giani Da Dhaba at Dharampur – A Must Visit Highway Dhaba

Giani Da Dhaba at Dharampur is approx. 56 km from Chandigarh/29 Km from Pinjore situated on the left side of National Highway 22 that goes to Shimla.

During our visit to Solan, while returning, we stopped at Giani Da Dhaba around evening hours. We requested Chicken Curry, Chana Curry, and Tandori Rotis. I like the food, especially the curry of the chicken. Later we had tea also.

The total amount we paid – 180 for Chicken Curry, 150 for Chana Curry, and 80 rupees for 8 Tandori Rotis. Tea cost – Rs. 10. Altogether we paid Rs. 451/-.

If you are visiting Kasauli, Dagshai, Solan, Shimla, or nearby tourist locations you should try to stop at this highway Dhaba for mouth-watering food.

About: Ancient Buddhist Stupa Site, Sanghol

• • Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab • Tags:
About: Ancient Buddhist Stupa Site, Sanghol

Sanghol is approx. 36 km from Chandigarh towards Ludhiana. We started Royal Enfield Thunderbird motorbike at 3:00 pm and reached Sanghol at 4:00 pm. The Ancient Buddhist Stupa Site is on the left-hand side a little further from Mittran Da Dhaba.

An archaeological museum is nearby. The entry ticket is Rs. 10 for the museum visit.

The museum is closed on Mondays and on gazetted holidays.

Timings: 10:00 am – 4:45 pm.

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