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Sati's feet fell at Chintpurni (940m) and
the devout come here to leave their worries and pray for boons. The legend
goes that the temple came into being after the goddess revealed herself to
Maya Dass, an ardent devotee. The temple is built around the Devi's
pindi. 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'.
Formerly known as Yatri
Niwas, the Chintpurni Heights has been extensively renovated. It is
situated at a distance of two km from
the shrine of Chintpurni, It has a magnificent view, the bright lights of
the temple bazaar are just ahead and past the wooded slopes are the
shimmering waters of the Govind Sagar.
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.
Facilities
:
- Rooms
are airy, spacious with attached baths and running hot & cold water.
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Satellite Television,
Restaurant and Room Service.
- Parking
with in premises.
CAFE SOMBHADRA :
HPTDC runs cafe with sitting capacity of 50
persons at Una

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