Located in Raja Mohalla and constructed by SMT.
VIMLAWATI UMMAT on a well that existed there,
SHITLA MANDIR is an
important temple for the Ummats.
History:
Legend has it that a mistry staying in Ummaton
Mohalla was childless. He prayed that he would get a well
constructed if a child is born to him. He was blessed with a child
after a few years and he promptly got a well dug. The area around
the well came to be known as Raja Mohalla after his wife, Raja Rani.
But after piped water started in the area, the well
fell into disuse. People started throw refuse into the well.
Repeated pleas fell on deaf ears. One night, Shitla Mata and
Varun
Devta came in the dreams of
SMT. VIMLA WATI DEVI who had come from
Burma and resided near the well.
In the dream, Varun Devta showed his head to
SMT
VIMLA WATI and told, ‘See the condition of our head due to the
things thrown in the well.’ On being told that all the entreaties
are falling into deaf ears, the Lord said, ‘Get the well covered and
no one will come in your way or harm you. You can start the work
immediately.’ SMT VIMLA WATI called the masons the next morning and
the work commenced immediately with the money she had. Donations
started pouring in and Rs. 10,000 was collected on the first day
itself. Girders were put on the well and a temple was constructed on
top of it.
Smt
Vimala Wati
A sculptor had made the idols. Once again, SMT VIMLA
WATI got a dream and was asked to have the idols installed after the
required rituals. The temple was opened to public on 1st
Jan., 1987.
It is one of the most revered temples for the Ummats
and puja is offered here along with other
religious places before
any religious event. If any child suffers from ‘measles’ he is
brought here and prayers are offered.
Shitla
Devi Mandir
