Sheetla Mata Mandir

About Sheetla Mata Mandir, Gurugram

Centuries-old Hindu shrine dedicated to Kripi

• Sheetla Mata Mandir is a major Hindu pilgrimage complex located in old Gurugram along Sheetla Mata Road.
• Local accounts link the shrine to Kripi, wife of Dronacharya from the Mahabharata, while the current structure dates to the eighteenth century, built by Bharatpur ruler Jawahar Singh following his military campaign in Delhi.
• Pilgrims visit the inner sanctum to seek protection from smallpox, fevers, and seasonal illnesses.
• The temple complex includes a large sacred pond, covered halls for queue management, and open courtyards where families gather for traditional tonsure ceremonies.
• Chaitra Navratri in March and April draws the biggest crowds, though lines form every Monday throughout the year.
• The shrine opens daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and entry is completely free, with basic footwear stalls available outside.