Shakti PeethaShakti
Alopi Devi Mandir
📍 Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
A unique Shakti Peetha in Prayagraj where no idol is worshipped — only a wooden cradle (doli) over the spot where the last part of Sati's body is said to have vanished (alop).
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A Shakti Peetha in Ujjain near the Mahakaleshwar temple, where the elbow of Sati is said to have fallen, famed for its towering pair of lamp-columns (deep stambhas) lit during Navratri.
Primary Deity
ShaktiLocation
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Pilgrimage Circuit
Shakti PeethaBest Time to Visit
October to March; Navratri, when the deep-stambhas are lit, is the most spectacular time.
Significance
Ujjain is counted among the Shakti Peethas, marking where the elbow (kurpar) of Sati fell; the Shakti is worshipped as Mangal Chandika / Harsiddhi and the Bhairava is Kaal Bhairav. Together with the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, it makes Ujjain a rare city sacred to both Shiva and Devi. The lighting of the lamp towers during Navratri is one of central India's most memorable sights.
About
The Harsiddhi (Harasiddhi) temple stands on the banks of the Rudra Sagar lake in Ujjain, close to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. Within the sanctum the goddess Annapurna is depicted in deep vermilion, flanked by images of Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. The temple's most spectacular feature is its two great stone deep-stambhas (lamp towers), each studded with hundreds of oil lamps that are lit to breathtaking effect during Navratri. Harsiddhi was a favoured deity of the legendary King Vikramaditya of Ujjain.
Part of the Shakti Peetha
The Shakti Peethas are revered shrines marking the places where parts of Goddess Sati's body are believed to have fallen. Each embodies the divine feminine energy (Shakti). This temple is one of the 45 sacred sites of the Shakti Peetha.
Other temples in this circuit
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Ambaji Temple
📍 Banaskantha, Gujarat
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, revered as the place where the heart of Goddess Sati fell, near the Gujarat–Rajasthan border. It is among the most visited pilgrimage sites in western India.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Attahas Fullara Temple Labhpur
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Labhpur in Birbhum where the lips of Sati are said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Fullara amid a serene grove and sacred tank.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Bahula Temple Ketugram
📍 Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Ketugram on the banks of the Ajay river where the left arm of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bahula.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha in Birbhum where the space between Sati's eyebrows is said to have fallen, famous also for its cluster of hot springs. The goddess is worshipped as Mahishamardini.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bargabhima Temple Tamluk
📍 Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
The Vibhash Shakti Peetha at ancient Tamluk (Tamralipta) where the left ankle of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Kapalini (Bhimarupa).
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Bhramari Devi Temple Jalpaiguri
📍 Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
The Tristrota Shakti Peetha at Boda near the Teesta river in North Bengal, where the left leg of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bhramari.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Biraja Temple Jajpur
📍 Jajpur, Odisha
The Girija (Biraja) Shakti Peetha at Jajpur on the Baitarani river, where the navel of Sati is said to have fallen. The goddess is worshipped as a two-armed Mahishamardini piercing the buffalo demon.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Brijeshwari Temple
📍 Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
An ancient and much-plundered Shakti Peetha in the Kangra Valley, revered as the place where the left breast of Goddess Sati fell. It has been rebuilt many times through a turbulent history.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Chintpurni Temple
📍 Una, Himachal Pradesh
A much-loved Shakti Peetha in the Una hills where Sati's forehead is said to have fallen. Its name means 'she who fulfils all worries and wishes' (chinta).
Shakti PeethaShakti
Danteshwari Temple Dantewada
📍 Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
A revered Shakti Peetha in the forests of Bastar at the confluence of the Dankini and Shankini rivers, where a tooth of Sati is said to have fallen. Danteshwari is the presiding goddess of the old Bastar kingdom.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Devi Talab Mandir Jalandhar
📍 Jalandhar, Punjab
The Tripurmalini Shakti Peetha of Jalandhar, built around an ancient sacred tank (talab), where the left breast of Sati is said to have fallen.
Nearby Temples
JyotirlingaShiva
Mahakaleshwar Temple
📍 Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the presiding deity of the ancient city of Ujjain. Its lingam is uniquely dakshinamukhi (south-facing), a feature found in no other Jyotirlinga.
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Ujjain Mahakal Lok
📍 Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
A grand corridor unveiled in 2022 that leads to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, narrating the legends of Shiva through 108 murals and nearly 200 statues. It has transformed the pilgrim experience at Ujjain.
JyotirlingaShiva
Omkareshwar Temple
📍 Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
A Jyotirlinga set on a river island in the Narmada that is itself shaped like the sacred syllable 'Om'. It is one of the most serene Shaivite pilgrimages in central India.
Bhojpur Shiva Temple
📍 Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
An awe-inspiring, unfinished 11th-century temple housing one of the largest single-stone Shiva lingams in India. Built by the legendary king Raja Bhoj, it is nicknamed the 'Somnath of the East'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Harsiddhi Temple Ujjain?
Harsiddhi Temple Ujjain is primarily dedicated to Shakti.
Where is Harsiddhi Temple Ujjain located?
Harsiddhi Temple Ujjain is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
What is the best time to visit Harsiddhi Temple Ujjain?
October to March; Navratri, when the deep-stambhas are lit, is the most spectacular time.
Which pilgrimage circuit does Harsiddhi Temple Ujjain belong to?
Harsiddhi Temple Ujjain is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.
Why is Harsiddhi Temple Ujjain significant?
Ujjain is counted among the Shakti Peethas, marking where the elbow (kurpar) of Sati fell; the Shakti is worshipped as Mangal Chandika / Harsiddhi and the Bhairava is Kaal Bhairav. Together with the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, it makes Ujjain a rare city sacred to both Shiva and Devi. The lighting of the lamp towers during Navratri is one of central India's most memorable sights.
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