Harsiddhi Devi Temple (Ujjain)
Harsiddhi Marg, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh 456006
History & Historical Heritage
Located near the Shipra river in the historic city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, the Harsiddhi Devi Temple is a highly celebrated Astadasa Shakti Peeth where Goddess Sati's elbows fell. Goddess Harsiddhi was the patron deity of the legendary King Vikramaditya. The temple features a dark-stone inner sanctum and is famous for its two massive 15-meter tall stone lamp towers (Deepasthambhas) containing hundreds of lamps that are lit simultaneously during Navratri, creating a breathtaking visual spectacle.
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Sacred Legend (Sthala Puranam)
"Goddess Harsiddhi got her name (Har-siddhi) when she helped Lord Shiva defeat the demons Chanda and Munda, granting him success (siddhi). The temple holds the power of Sati's elbow, making it a sacred epicenter of Tantra and devotion where King Vikramaditya offered his head to the goddess 11 times."
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Comprehensive Route Guide & Logistics
Nearest Airport
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore - 58 km
Local Bus Routes
Available Bus Numbers: Local auto-rickshaws and buses operate frequently from Ujjain bus stand and railway station
Railway Junctions & Connecting Trains
- Ujjain Junction (UJN) - 2 km from temple, well connected by trains nationwide.