Katasan Devi Temple Paonta Sahib, Himachal

Katasan Devi Temple Paonta Sahib

Paonta Sahib has many religious sites and places of worship and Katasan Devi Temple is one of many renowned attractions that gives an amazing experience to the visitors. It is located on the Paonta Sahib-Nahan Road in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh and draw a large number of tourists around the year. This shrine, which is also known as Uttam Wala Bara Ban is exceedingly adored by the local people, who make sure that the visit the place at least twice in a year.

History The Katasan Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. One of the main reasons of its popularity is its calm, peaceful and serene locales that offer beautiful views of the Paonta Sahib region. It is believed to be the same place where the army of Sirmaur defeated the raiding armies of Ghulam Qadir Khan Rohiolla. This ancient temple reflects the rich architecture of Sirmaur culture and offer visitors one of the most peaceful and divine experience. The Katasan Devi Temple can be reached by bus from Paonta Sahib, which is only 30 kms from the temple.