The name Jhandewali was given during Shah Jahan's reign, due to the prayer flags or 'Jhandas' being offered. There is a history attached to this idol. It is believed that Badri Bhagat, one of the great devotee of Maa, dreamed of her and she told him about this idol. Thereafter the temple was constructed at the same place. Aadi Shakti Jhandewali Maa is the goddess Durga incarnate. She represents the power of the Supreme Being that preserves moral order and righteousness in the creation. She wears red, holds multiple weapons and rides Her vahana/vehicle - the tiger, all symbolizing her tremendous and unlimited power which she uses to protect virtue and destroy evil. The temple is so beautiful n Maa is simply so cute n kind.

I've uploaded a Video on my visit to Maa Jhandewali, Kindly make a link as given below to the upcoming Maa Jhandewali temple column:

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=TaTDhyElF9M