The ancient Shri Mata Sheetla Devi temple is situated in the heart of Gurugram City, in the National Capital Region. Legend has it that during the Mahabharata period, Guru Kripacharya’s sister Kripi was married to Guru Dronacharya. Gurugram, being the venue of the ashram of Guru Dronacharya, where Pandavas and Kauravas received their education, Kripi was the Gurumata to them. Since , the physical and mental sufferings of human beings especially children were alleviated by her blessings, Guru Mata Kripi became famous as Sheetla Mata. There are many other tales common in folklore eulogising the glory and grace of Shri Mata Sheetla Devi.