Siddh Baba Ka Mandir, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh India

Siddh Baba Ka Mandir is a noted religious centre of Chail nestled on the hill between Rajgarh and Pandhawa. It is said that Bhupinder Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala wanted to construct a palace here, when a sage appeared in his dreams and asked him to build a temple instead. Thereafter, the king built this temple, which became popular as Siddh Baba Ka Mandir. The beautiful surroundings of the temple serve as a picnic spot. 

Siddh Baba Ka Mandir is another place of attraction in Chail that has made its mark due to its historical importance. Siddh Baba Ka Mandir was built in 1891 by Maharaja of Patiala Bhupinder Singh at the place where he was building his Palace previously.

According to the story believed to be true from the residents from Shimla, the Maharaja of Patiala selected the place to build his palace earlier as his Summer Capital and the construction for the same got started with full swing. But later Maharaja stopped the construction of Palace, when Siddh Baba appeared in his dream and told him about the importance of that place and asked him not to use the place for personal purpose or any residing purpose, and after which Maharaja ordered to construct the temple of this holy person 'Siddh Baba'.