Shoolini Mata Templeशूलिनी माता मंदिर
The temple of Solan's patron goddess, with a big June fair.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSolan, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla and the lower hills
Shimla and the lower hills
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit15 June to 25 June
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1500 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbySolan, Solan
EntryFree
About Shoolini Mata Temple
The temple of the goddess Shoolini, the patron deity of Solan, which gives the town its name. The Shoolini fair is held every June with processions, music and folk dances. The temple is small but is the centre of the town's life and culture, and it sits in a quiet part of the market.
What to see and do
- Goddess Shoolini shrine
- Shoolini Mela in June
- Folk dances
- Heart of Solan town
- Small and quiet
Part of The Himalaya.
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