Located in suburbs of Gurgaon is the famous Hindu temple of the Sheetala Devi temple located near a pond. Devotees throng the temple in large numbers, throughout the year. Also referred to as a 'Shakti Peeth', the presiding deity of this temple is Mata Sheetala Devi.
Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Temple is one of the major Hindu pilgrimages, which is located in the Gurgaon village. Popularly known as a 'Shakti Peeth', this temple is thronged by Hindu devotees during the Hindu month of Chaitra (March and April). The residing deity of this temple is Shri Mata Sheetla Devi, which is made of gold polished metal. Placed in a wooden casket on a small marble platform, this image weighs about 4 kg.
There are various legends associated with the construction of this temple, out of which one says that this temple was built by son of King Surajmal of Bharatpur. The prince was on his way to attack the Mughal ruler in Delhi, who wanted to marry the beautiful daughter of a poor carpenter of Farukh Nagar. On his way, he passed through Gurgaon and prayed to Shri Mata Sheetla Devi that if he wins the battle, he would construct a temple. After his victory over the Mughal ruler, he built the temple on this site.
According to another legend, when prince of Bharatpur was on his way to fight with the Mughal ruler in Delhi, his army rested at Ballabhgarh. When the horses refused to move further from Ballabhgarh, elaborate worship of Shri Mata Sheetla Devi was arranged. After the worship, horses started moving and the prince prayed to the goddess that if he returns victorious, he would build a temple.