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Presiding Deity
Goddess Naina Devi (Shakti)
Typical Timings
4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Main Festival
Navratri
Significance
One of the Shakti Peethas, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Gobind Sagar reservoir, a major pilgrimage site in Himachal Pradesh.
What Makes It Special
Reachable by a scenic ropeway as well as by road, with sweeping views over the reservoir below.
Address
Naina Devi Temple, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
Timings and festival dates shift by day, season, and local calendar — please confirm with the temple or a regional source before you travel.
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