Sheetla Mata temple of Dhanop has statue of the primary Goddess in five forms namely Annapurna, Ashtbhuja, Chamunda, Bisbhuja and Kalika. On top of the temple there is a big shikhara and six gumbadas. There is one beautiful and attractive statue of Lion that is worshipped by devotees with great faith and devotion. In this temple complex, there are sub-temples dedicated to Lord Shiva-Parvati, rddhi-siddhi, Kartikeya, Ganesha, and chausath joganis. The ruler of Kanauj named Jaychand stayed at this religious spot after a war with neighboring region. He signed a peace treaty with opponent rulers at this religious spot. A well-qualified and vast experienced priest is generally appointed in rotation for two months. It is to be highly noted that the serving priest can't visit his home and meet his family members, friends and close relatives during this period. During navaratra, a huge fair is organized here. A large number of adherent devotees and pilgrims come from far-off places to this particular shrine. As per the local tradition, in vikram samvat dated 1150, Raja Dhundhmar wholeheartedly camped here on navaratra with his large number of army personnel while coming from the region called Hadauti. He devotionally worshiped the goddess here. It is to be remembered that this particular place was known as Tambavati which was due to certain reason changed to Dhanop by Raja Dhundhmar.
During the rule of Prithvi Raj Chauhan, the sabhamandapa of the shrine was strongly believed to be constructed in a successful manner. The shrine's flooring is made of marble. Within the temple complex, there is a neem tree or Azadirachta indica tree that perfectly looks like a Christmas tree. It is a wish fulfilling tree. The visiting devotees and pilgrims wholeheartedly tie colorful piece of cloth with personal and professional desires and wishes in their heart. It is to be remembered that because of the colorful piece of cloth, the neem tree looks like a Christmas tree throughout the year. The idol of goddess Sheetla (a form of Durga) is made up of black stone and installed in the main sanctum on the raised platform. On auspicious occasion and festive days, the idol is applied with patches of sindoor (vermilion) on it. The ceiling of this temple is marked with bright floral paintings.
Sheetla Mata temple of Dhanop is popularly known among the local people, pilgrims and adherent devotees for conducting auspicious days and festive days in a religious manner. The festival out here is celebreated in a garnd way and enhance the importance of te temple among the mass as well as the devotees, who come here from various places across India to offer prayers. The festive days are marked with bright light arrangement and floral design hangers at this shrine. All the major and minor Hindu festival days are celebrated in a religious manner at this shrine with a lot of perfection. A good rush of devotees, pilgrims and local people visit this shrine from far and near with faith and devotion.
It is a beautiful temple which is well known and popular, but along with one can seek blessing from the almighty for a beautiful life ahead.