Sitla Devi Mandir is situated in Dehar in Dehar tehsil in Suket State which is famous for its beliefs.
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History of Sheetla Mata Dehar
The goddess is worshipped by the ruling family of Suket. Sitla Devi is the goddess of smallpox and cures people suffering from this disease and sore eyes. Her temple is situated at Dehar. When an epidemic of smallpox breaks out in a village, the villagers worship the goddess and slaughter sheep, goats and buffaloes in her honour. Similarly, if a man suffers from sore eyes, he worships the goddess and lights a thanda diva (a lamp made of wheat flour) in her temple.
The goddess has a sister in Nalagarh State. A fair is held in honour of the goddess on the 9th of Jeth every year.
Source: Journal and Proceedings of the Asiatic Society of Bengal
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Sheetla mata bhaun
There is another temple of Sitla Devi at Bhaun in the Bahal tehsil.
This temple is situated in Bhoun (kalhoud) Sundernagar. This is an ancient temple of Shri. Sheetla Mata at a hill, 2.00 Km from BBMB Control Gate NH 21 (2.4 KM from New Bus stand Sundernagar) at Bhounn hills in the south of BBMB Control Gate Sundernagar.The temple is visible from the Control Gate to the Near Chowk area in the south direction of NH 21 adjoining to Doordarshan Tower at Kalhoud. It takes 10 minutes to reach the temple from BBMB Control Gate by vehicle &30 minutes on foot. The beautiful scenery of Balh, Sundernagar &surrounding area can be seen from the temple. The architecture of this temple is worth appreciating. This temple also boasts of its beautiful carved wooden work. The temple is located in a peaceful area whenever you visit your soul will fill with peace.
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