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Una: A woman from the UK offered a gold ‘chhatar’ at the revered Chintpurni temple in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district after what she described as the fulfilment of two long-cherished prayers.
Seema Devi, who lives in Nottingham, England, paid obeisance at the Shaktipeeth to express gratitude after both her sons settled abroad, temple authorities said.
Seema Devi, originally from Punjab, presented a gold ‘chhatar’ weighing about 26 grams at the shrine, marking the culmination of a vow she had taken years ago.
Prayers answered after six years
According to Seema Devi, she had prayed at Chintpurni around six years ago for her sons Harpreet and Manpreet to establish themselves overseas. “By the grace of Mata Chintpurni, both my sons are now settled in England with their families,” she said, adding that she currently resides with them in Nottingham.
Having seen her wishes come true, she travelled from the UK to Himachal Pradesh to offer thanksgiving at the temple.
Eleven days of seva at the shrine
Beyond the gold offering, Seema Devi devoted 11 days to seva at the temple. She actively participated in langar services and was seen carrying out cleaning work within the shrine premises, including sweeping the floor. Temple officials said such acts of service were considered an expression of humility and devotion among pilgrims.
“She undertook seva with complete dedication before offering the chhatar,” an official associated with the temple trust said.
Honoured by temple trust
In recognition of her devotion, the Chintpurni temple trust honoured Seema Devi by presenting her with the traditional chunri of the goddess. She reiterated her unwavering faith in Mata Chintpurni, saying the visit was a moment of deep spiritual fulfilment for her.
The incident has drawn attention from devotees, highlighting how faith continues to attract pilgrims from across the globe to the famed Himachal shrine.
