Harsiddhi Mata Temple

Overview

A Shakti Peeth near Rudra Sagar, a short walk from Mahakal, famous for its two towering lamp pillars lit every evening.

Darshan timings

Opens

5:00 AM

Closes

7:00 PM

Aarti timings

Evening aarti

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Morning aarti

7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Darshan information

• The deep stambhs (lamp pillars) are lit during the evening aarti.

Before you visit

Dress code

Traditional, modest clothing

Prasad

Not available

Photography

Not allowed

Festivals

• Navratri

History

Harsiddhi Mata temple stands near Rudra Sagar lake, about 500–600 metres from Mahakaleshwar. It is counted among the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the elbow of Mata Sati is believed to have fallen, and is called the Shakti of Mahakal. Known in ancient times as Mangal Chandika, Harsiddhi was the family goddess of Samrat Vikramaditya. Images of Annapurna, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati are also inside. Every evening hundreds of lamps are lit on the two tall deep stambhs at the entrance, and Navratri here is celebrated with great fervour.

Location

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Stay nearby

• Shankaracharya Math, Ujjain
• Agralok Dham, Ujjain
• Hotel Avantika Palace, Ujjain

More about this temple

How to reach: Ujjain Junction railway station is about 2–3 km away, and autos and e-rickshaws run from the station to the temple. The nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore, about 58 km away by taxi or bus. Ujjain is well linked by highway to Indore, Bhopal and Dewas. It is about 500–600 m from Mahakaleshwar, easy to visit on foot. Best time to visit: October to March, when the weather is pleasant for darshan and sightseeing.

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