The History of Maa MahaKali Temple, Sonepat
        
                
        
            Sonipat has a very old history. The name of Sonipat has even  been mentioned  in the period of Mahabharata. 
            As mentioned in Mahabharata, the Sonipat was one of the five villages which had been asked by Pandavas from Kauravas. 
            The decline of this demand of Pandavas lead to the battle of Mahabharat which was fought at Kurukshetra. 
            Here, in Sonipat on Kami road i.e. in the rear of Ram Leela Ground, an ancient temple  of Maa Mahakaali is situated 
            which is said to be around 6000 years old.  Is is also said that Pandavas, before going for battle at Kurukshetra, 
            had prayed here  and took the blessings of Maa Kaali for their victory. The Pandavas had also constructed a well near 
            this temple which is known as Pandva’s Well. Also, there used to be a prayer spot (Maadhi)  of  Chandi Maata which was  
            re-constructed somewhere in  1377 by Lodhamal.  In the temple of Maa Mahakali, an eternal flame brought from  temple of 
            Calcutta and Kalkaji, keeps on burning. It is also believed that  whosoever prayes here for  40 days with  pious and 
            pure mind, gets his wishes fulfilled. The devotees, on getting their wishes fulfilled, offer garland of lemon to 
            Maa Mahakaali. This has been a place  for worship for every body of all religions and caste.   Fairs are held here 
            twice every year i.e. firstly on Sheetala Shaptmi after the Holi Festival and secondly in the Asaadh Month. 
            During the fair, People offer the sweets made from new grain/ crops alongwith coconut, fruits and cloth (Chunri). 
            Special Prayer is held in the temple on every Saturday. The devotees have once more in the year 2002 rennovated and 
            constructed the temple and have given it a new look.  Presently, Lala Shyam Lal Kuchhal is looking after the work of 
            the temple.
        
        
        
            Jai Kanwar
            Ward No. 1, Municipal Counsellor
        
        
            Shyamlal
            Prachin Maa Kaali Mandir