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The Hindu temple that pays homage to the ‘Shri Mata Sheetla Devi'

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Dedicated to the deity the Shri Mata Sheetla Devi, this Hindu Temple at Guragon is a popular place for Pilgrimages in India and especially during the month of March and April which are known as the Hindu month of Chitra. With several mythologies surrounding its origin, the temple appeals to the local devotees as well as to the foreign travelers offering them a chance to gratify their curiosity regarding India's religious themes and beliefs.

The temple is found close to a pond at the Guragon village and is frequented by huge numbers of devotees throughout the year. One reason behind the constant visits of the locals is that it is believed that this goddess has the power to prevent small box. That goes hand in hand with the belief that it is the goddess of sores and pustules. The origin of the temple is quite fascinating as it involves much of folklore and most of them centre around the fact that the power of the goddess has resulted in significant victories at the war front and it is believed that as a token of appreciation, the temple has been built by the victorious prince This deity is created from gold polished mettle and appears shimmering within its wooden casket and is assembled on a tiny marble platform.

The statue is claimed to weigh about 4kg. Throughout the year, the idol remains under the authority of a priest or Pujari who for various functions and occasions carries the statue of this goddess right around the temple. The temple is also the place for the mundun ceremony where people traditionally shave the heads of their sons. While the temple enjoys a constant arrival of visitors, during the months of September and August which is the month of ‘Shavarna' the throng of visitors tend to thin out.

During a visit to this region one can also look up Gurgaon hotels to find one that will satisfy their quest for a combination of elegantly put together interiors with contemporary conveniences. The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) offer all this and more, with an array of residing options that simply revitalize your exhausted senses and also pampers you to no end. From amongst a great many luxury hotels Delhi, this one has maintained a distinguished reputation and is one of the finest to pick when heading over to the area of Guragon.
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