Indrasani Mansa Devi Temple in Rudraprayag
It is believed that the temple has extraordinary powers that cures snake bites. The victims of snakebites are brought to the temple and kept for a day. The victim takes a bath and stays inside the temple for one day and is cured by the next day. The locals believe that the victims are cured by the blessings of Goddess Indrasani Mansa Devi.
It is also believed that due to the blessings of the goddess, anyone who visits the temple remains safe from snakes; the snakes never bite them in their entire life.
Legend of Indrasani Mansa Devi Temple
Indrasani Mansa Devi Temple was built during the time of AdiShankaracharaya. Epics of Kedarkhand, Devibhagvata, and Skandpurana mention the origin of Indrasani Mansa Devi at the site where Indrasani Mansa Devi Temple is located.
Indrasani Mansa Devi was a Mansi Kanya of Kashyapa and is also known as Vaishnavi, Shavi, and Vishari.
What is Indrasani Mansa Devi Temple famous for?
Indrasani Mansa Devi Temple is popular place for following activities/ interests - Devi Temples, Nag Devta Temples, Pilgrimage, Temples.
