Shoolini

It's the famous temple situated at Solan, H. P. Maa Shoolini temple is also famous as Kula Devi temple for Solan people. Lovely place to visit with family and friends. No entry tickets are required here. The Temple is near the old bus stand Solan

Shoolini, (Sanskrit: शूलिनी) is the principal form of the Goddess Durga or Parvati, also known as Devi and Shakti. Maa Shoolini (Mahashakti), the form and formless, is the root of knowledge, wisdom, creation, preservation and annihilation. She is Shakti or power of Lord Shiva.

Must visit place in solan.

सोलन ओल्ड बस स्टैंड से पैदल कुछ ही दूरी पर स्तिथ है यह मंदिर।
बस स्टैंड से सीधी गली मंदिर तक जाती है।

It is believed that the tour of solan was named after shoolini maata, who is the presiding deity of the temple.
Shoolini, is the principal form of the goddess DURGA OR PARVATI, also known as Devi and Shakti.

Dedicated to Maa Shoolini Devi, this temple is a reverred place of worship where devotees seek Maa Shoolini's blessings. I felt blessed n my soul felt inner peace n calm after visiting this temple.

Let me first tell you about Maa Shoolini. Maa Shoolini is a Hindu goddess worshipped by people in Himalayas. This temple is in Solan. Maa Shoolink is said to be the embodiment of all that is good n pure. Maa Shoolini is said to be a powerful force for good, and she is often invoked for protection, guidance, and healing.

It's a very nice holy place almost at the top of Solan. We visited with family. Place is very peaceful. We liked it.

Most divine place in solan. Solan exists because of maa shoolini. If you are in solan then you have to visit shoolini temple. Jai maa shoolini

It is situated near the mall road. You could easily walk down the lane by enjoying the shopping from the local market. Very divine and spiritual vibes of the place. Just loved it.

Incredible place. Parking is also available. If you are planning to visit, do can bring diya or incense stick along with you.

5 star only because it's a very old religious place although the temple is situated at very congested place. So if someone very religious can visit this temple.

Maa Shoolini Temple is located in the heart of Solan, Himachal Pradesh; It is a small temple located in a one way street and the approach from the main town center of Solan is little difficult due to several one way streets around it. Located at a distance of 2.2 km from the city centre, this holiest shrine creates a magical environment for both experience seekers and worship lovers.

Mata Shoolini temple is an ancient and very famous temple of Solan city. Mata Shoolini is dedicated to an Incarnation of Maa Durga. It is believed that the name of Solan city is named after the name of Shoolini Devi. This temple is one of the most attractions of Solan city. Every day lots of devotees keep coming to get the blessing of Maa Shoolini Devi from different parts of Himachal, Punjab, and Haryana and around the country. The temple is very beautifully built and decorated. It looks so attractive at the time of night. Along with Shoolini maa, statues of Shirgul deity and Mali devta are also there in this temple.

Mata Shoolini is considered to be the supreme superiority of the rulers of the Baghat Kingdom. Earlier Solan city was the capital of Baghat principality. The foundation of this principality was laid by King Bijli Dev. The area of the Baghat Kingdom which was formed with twelve Ghats was spread over 36 square miles. King Durga Singh was the last ruler of this princely state.

According to legends, Mata Shoolini is one of the seven sisters. Other sisters are known as Hinglaj Devi, Jethi Jwala Ji, Lugasana Devi, Naina Devi and Tara Devi. Shoolini name is mentioned in Lalitha Sahasranamam as well. Maa Shoolini (Mahashakti), the form and formless, is the root of knowledge, wisdom, creation, preservation and annihilation. She is Shakti or power of Lord Shiva.

Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, couldn't control his rage after killing the unruly demon king Hiranyakashipu. He was becoming a threat to the entire universe. So, Lord Shiva, in order to pacify Narasimha, manifestated as Sharabha. Shoolini was also manifested with the blessing of Lord Shiva to tame Narasimha. Maa Shoolini is also popularly known as Shoolini Durga, Shivani, and Saloni, often being compared to Goddesses such as Durga and Parvati. She is also the Kula Devi (family deity), of Solan people

There are 2 idols of Shoolini devi flanked by her sisters in Garbagruha. There are so many shops at the point of Mandir, where you can easily get the prasad in which dried fruits and red Bundi prasaad is most offering prasad to Shoolini Mata

From the time of various rulers of the princely state, there is a fair of maa Shoolini Devi. According to Januruti, the rulers of the Baghat principality used to organize the fair for the happiness of their generosity. It is believed that due to Shoolini fair there is no outbreak of natural calamity or pandemic in the area, but happiness and prosperity arises in the area when the maa Shoolini is happy. And the tradition of this fair is still on.

According to the tradition that has been practiced for years, Shobhayatra is taken out of the city as a Shoolini Devi’s dolly, whose city dwellers greetings. Performances of folk dance are organized by artists of the committee Members and youth club. Bhandara is imposed for three days at different places in the city. Bollywood playback singers are also invited for 3 days.wrestling and exhibitions are the main attraction of this fair.

During the fair, the traditional Thodo dance of Solan is the center of attraction of all, It is believed that Shoolini maa comes to meet her sister for three days. This meeting is celebrated as a celebration.

It is believed that if anyone chants this mantra of Shoolini Mata with the true heart, their every wish is fulfilled and gets the relief from any kind of body diseases by chanting this mantra. Their life became happy and prosperous by the grace of Shoolini Mata.

A small walk from either Mall road or from a link road down below.
No parking space near temple.
A small temple surrounded by homes & 3-4 shops.

Beautiful temple in the middle of the city.

Very pleasant temple, clean and accessible.

It has good parking as well.

Word of caution, the uphill/downhill slope is steep.

Beautiful solan city when you visit must watch Maa Shoolini Temple this temple about 800 meter walking distance from old bus stand

It's one of the great place of Solan place.and shoolini tample is local godes of the Solan.

Incredible place. Jai Maa Shoolini. Temple is in the main market and very near about #Solan railway station and old bus stand. Walking distance.

The Shoolini Mata Temple is dedicated to Shoolini Mata-an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The shrine is one of the prime attractions of Solan. It is also believed that the town of Solon was named after Shoolini Mata, who is the presiding deity of the temple. As per legends, the temple was once the abode of Shoolini Mata.

The shrine attracts huge crowd during festival days, especially during the Shoolini fair. The temple looks beautiful in the night when it is completely illuminated and is crowded on holidays and festivals. Other highlights of the fair are activities like dancing, singing and wrestling. The fair attracts traders, sweet sellers, general merchants and shopkeepers from the neighbouring town.

Address: Jaunaji Road, Nauni, Solan, 173212, Himachal Pradesh

This temple is situated in Solan city. Very Nice temple of Mata Shoolini. I recommend everyone to visit this temple.

If you're are going or coming back from Shimla so spare time to visit this temple and also enjoy the local view of Market near by this temple.

My home town Devi mata mandir Temple which is very beautiful and located at center of the town. Temple is small but has a very huge Holliness within.

It's the religious historic place for the people of solan. Surrounded withlush green environment this place offers peace to visitors. This place has a religious belief of getting their wish fulfill, who so ever pray with true intentions.

It is nice spiritual place. There is annual fair every summer. There is problem of parking vehicles.

Shoolini mandir is heavenly

but the SHOOLINI UNIVERSITY is worst.very poor food quality and no hot water for bath in hostels.
. Student girls are characterless there, seriously this university is for avaaara students
they show everything fake charming university in the starting of the session
this university is like a hell in the beautiful mountains

Temple dedicated to the presiding deity of the Solan Town. She is revered by millions! Shoolini Fair is dedicated to her.

Its an ancient temple of our city Solan in Himachal Praadesh In the month of of june a fair is held in last week of the month Many devotees visit during this time to seek blessings of Maa Shoolini and feel positive vibes

Won't say the surroundings are best but and infrastructure is good but if you have shradha then the temple is heaven.

The temple is small and located in between the city of Sholan. You may not find much to explore, but the temple is having a long lasting history of Solan. The name 'Solan' of the the city is derived from this Shooloni Mata Temple. A number of stories and believes are associated with this teme. It's the symbol of strength and association for the people of Solan. It's the symbol of unity for residents of Solan. Every year a three days fair is organised in the month of June to pay regard to Maa Shoolini.

About shoolini Mata Temple.
This Hindu temple is easily one of the most revered places to visit in Solan' 'which is evident from the fact that the town derives its name from Shoolini Devi – the goddess this temple is dedicated to. For being the holiest shrine in the region, it is frequented by devotees in large numbers, and for also being an iconic site, it is quite popular among tourists as well.

For a memorable experience, visit during the month of June when an annual festival is held here.

'Location: ' 2.2 km from City Centre

'Timing:  '7 am to 6 pm.

Solan get it's name on goddess Shoolini devi. A celebration for 3 days takes place in June last at temple

Mata shoolini temple, a wonderful place in the beautiful hills of Himachal Pradesh in distt. Solan where thousands of people worship and pray their dreams for fulfillment before Mata g.jmd

A temple dedicated to Maa Shoolini simbol of great faith and devotion all over HP and neighboring stats.

Great temple.in the old busstand of solan. Every year there is state level shoolini fair.where all the people near the places kandaghat, chambaghat, kumarhatti, nauni, Rajgarh jabli come. Various stall setup there.free arrangement of food also there.viz.aloo kachori, rajma chawal, kadi chawal, maha chawal, icecream of, malpua, halwa chane, thandai, sarbhat.huge amount of gathering there.and buses will be only free Kotla nala and other side from new busstand.