Shaktipeeth in Haridwar- Do You Know?

There are 2 Two Temples Triangles of the divine Shaktipeeth in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, India. These Triangle Temples are considered to be the most divine Shaktipeeth in Haridwar out of 51 Shakti Siddhapeethas in India. These temples hold mythological & historical significance in the Hindu sacred scriptures. Have You Ever Heard of Temple Triangle in Uttarakhand?

So, Let’s start to know about the Temple Triangle of the divine Shakti Siddhapeeth in Uttarakhand are; 

• Haridwar -Maya Devi Temple – Chandi Devi Temple & Mansa Devi Temple
• Himalayas -Chandrabadni Temple – Surkanda Temple & Kunjapuri Temple.

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1– Haridwar-Temple Triangle

The goddess Maya Devi completes the trio along with Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple. So if you are in Haridwar on a pilgrimage of Chardham Yatra, you can not miss paying homage to these three temples visit these temples.  Among these three goddesses,  the goddess Maya Devi is said to be the pinnacle of holiness.

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Maya Devi Temple

The three-headed and four-armed goddess who is said to be an incarnation of divine Shakti. Haridwar city was formerly known as Mayapuri to revere this goddess because the navel &  the heart of goddess Sati fell here at the site of the temple. The Maya Devi temple is a Siddhpeetha out of 52 Siddhapeethas in India. 

Haridwar has three Siddhapeethas and the other two  Siddhapeethas are Chandi Devi Temple and Mansa Devi Temple. The Temple dates back to the 11th Century and has very powerful significance in the religious history of India.

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Chandi Devi Temple 

The Chandi Devi Temple is devoted to the goddess Chandi Devi, about 5 km from the Har Ki Pauri. She is also the Adhisthatri deity east of Haridwar.  The frequent pilgrims & visitors say that without paying a visit to Chandi Devi, the visit to Haridwar is incomplete.

If you peek into the religious history of Haridwar, tells you much about the religious importance of the temple.

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Mansa Devi Temple 

The Temple lies on the top of the hillock at a 3 km distance from Har-ki Pauri Ghat. The devotees often take staircases to reach the temple, but there is a cable car service to access the temple. 

It is a highly revered and worshiped goddess in Haridwar where desires get fulfilled.  The devotees & tourists come here across the country and the world  also to pay homage and seek the blessings of goddess Mansa Devi; 

2- The Garhwal Himalayas-Temple Triangle 

The Goddess Kunjapuri completes the Triangle along with goddess Chandarbadani & goddess Surkanda Devi. So if you are planning to visit Uttarakhand for adventures and religious purposes, do not miss these temples which are located not very far from each other in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand.

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Chandrabadani Temple

Chandrabadani temple lies on the mountaintop like Kunjapuari Temple at an elevation of 2,277m from sea level. The temple location marks the borderline between  Devaprayag and Pratapnagar Tehsil.  The temple is widely famous all over the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is about just 15 km away from the Deprayag Town, Badrinath Highway.

The myth rolls out there that the upper part of the body of goddess Sati fell at this place and her weapons also.  Thus, even today a vast amount of Trishul and few statues are lying.

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Surkanda Devi Temple 

Surkanda Devi is preached near the famous hill station Kanatal in the Garhwal Himalayas. The temple is located at an elevation of about 2756 meters from sea level just 8 km far from the very famous hill station Dhanaulti and Chamba.

Myth- It is said that the head of Goddess Sati fell at this place later known as Sirkhanda or Surknada Devi.

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Kunjapuri Temple 

Kunjapuri Temple is a part of 51 Shaktipeethas in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. It is just 28 km away from Rishikesh on Gangotri Highway. The temple is preached at a height of 1,665 meters above sea level. This temple is also famous for the Morning Sunrise View among both Indians and foreigners.