Situated on the top of the Neel Parvat, Chandi Temple was built in 1929 by Suchat Singh, the King of Kashmir. The temple can be reached after a 3km trek from Chandi Ghat. The main statue of Chandi Devi Temple is said to be established by the Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century. Cable car has also been introduced upto Chandi Devi Temple.
The Chandi Devi Temple is considered one of the Siddh Peeths. Siddh Peeths are revered as places where the body parts of Goddess Sati (an incarnation of Parvati) fell during Lord Shiva's Tandava dance, as described in Hindu texts. Chandi Devi is said to represent the energy of the goddess.
