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According to ancient words and beliefs Sati's
(Hindu goddess) whose feet fell at Chintpurni, UNA
district, Himachal (940m) and the devout come here
to leave their worries and pray for boons. The
story legend says the temple came into existence
after the goddess revealed herself to a devotee
Maya Dass, an pure devotee. The temple is built
around the Devi's pindi (symbolic of
goddess presence) Her image depicts her
without a head, it is said that she cut it of to
assuage the blood thirst of her companions. And
hence the name, Chinnimastika Devi - 'The Goddess
without a Head'.
ACCESS: The
closest railhead is at Hoshiarpur in Punjab 43 km
away. From Jwalamukhi, the distance is 35 km.
Taxis and buses are available at both places.
CLIMATE: In
winter, the climate is cold when woolens are
required. It is hot in summer and cottons are
recommended.
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