History & Historical Heritage
The Bhadrakali Temple (also known as Savitri Peeth) is located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. It is the eighteenth Astadasa Shakti Peeth where Goddess Sati's right ankle fell. The temple is built of red bricks and stone, dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. Kurukshetra is historically famous as the battlefield of the Mahabharata war and the place where Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita.
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Sacred Legend (Sthala Puranam)
"Goddess Sati's right ankle fell here. Before starting the Mahabharata war, Lord Krishna and the Pandavas performed puja to Goddess Bhadrakali here, and offered their horses to seek victory. Since then, devotees offer clay horses to the goddess when their wishes are fulfilled."
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Comprehensive Route Guide & Logistics
Nearest Airport
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh - 100 km, Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi - 160 km
Local Bus Routes
Available Bus Numbers: Regular state transport buses connecting Kurukshetra to Delhi, Chandigarh, and Ambala
Railway Junctions & Connecting Trains
- Kurukshetra Junction (KKDE) - 3 km from temple, well connected on Delhi-Ambala main railway line.