Nainital, Uttarakhand, has an old temple famous as Pashan Devi Temple. Situated on the other side of Mall Road, at Thandi Sadak, it is on the shores of Nainital Lake. Maa Durga is honored in the temple. Among the most well-known temples in Nainital is this one. There are always a lot of devotees there, but it is especially so during Navratri.

One of the numerous temples in Nainital, with a sizable following of devotees, is the Pashan Devi Temple. Pashan Devi, also called the Goddess of Stone-pelters. It is revered as a symbol of the Nav Durga, or the Nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. The Goddess is likewise revered in stone form, and the temple is entirely stone. Due to its proximity to the Naini Lake, the Pashan Devi temple receives a lot of pilgrimage.

Since the establishment of the temple, the Akhand Jyoti has been lit. The devotees come to the temple and offer water to Goddess Durga. The water flows to the Naini lake after touching the feet of the Durga. Devotees also offer Sindoor and clothes to the Goddess Durga. It is a very beautiful temple among the places to visit in Nainital.

History of Pashan Devi Temple

The Pashan Devi temple represents all nine forms of Maa Durga. It is also popular as Navdurga. It has a lot of respect in Nainital and belongs to Maa Durga. The temple holds a lengthy history. 

It is a very popular temple and important because of the belief that goddesses fulfill the demands of the devotees. Many devotees come throughout the year to ask for salvation, healing, or the benefits of knowledge. 

The best time to visit

The temple is open, and tourists can visit it at any time of the year. The weather is pleasant during summer, and it is a good time to visit. The nights can grow frigid here—a mandatory attraction for any Nainital tour package.