One of the 51 Shakti Peeths and among the most revered Devi temples of Ujjain, Shri Harsiddhi Mata Mandir stands a short walk from Mahakaleshwar. Devotees come for Maa Harsiddhi’s darshan, the evening aarti and the glowing Deep Stambhas.
Where the Elbow of Devi Sati Fell
According to the Shakti Peeth tradition, Lord Shiva carried the body of Devi Sati across the worlds in grief, and Lord Vishnu divided it with his Sudarshan Chakra. The places where the parts fell became Shakti Peeths. Ujjain is revered as the place where Devi Sati’s elbow fell, and here the Mother is worshipped as Maa Harsiddhi, the giver of success and fulfilment.
Inside the Temple
What You Will See at Harsiddhi Mandir
Maa Harsiddhi in the Sanctum
The presiding Devi is worshipped in the garbhagriha, alongside forms of Maa Mahalakshmi, Maa Mahasaraswati and Maa Annapurna.
The Shri Yantra
A sacred Shri Yantra is enshrined in the temple and worshipped as a form of the Divine Mother.
The Two Deep Stambhas
Two towering lamp pillars stand in the courtyard. Their lamps are lit at the evening aarti and on festive nights such as Navratri.
Kuldevi of King Vikramaditya
Local tradition holds Maa Harsiddhi as the family deity of the legendary King Vikramaditya of Ujjain, whose devotion to the Mother is still remembered.
Plan Your Darshan
Visiting Harsiddhi Mata Mandir
The temple is open daily from early morning into the evening. Timings can change with the season and on festival days, so please confirm locally before you go.
Darshan & Aarti
Morning aarti is held at around 7 AM and the evening aarti at around sunset, when the Deep Stambhas are lit.
Best Time to Visit
Arrive before the evening aarti to see the lamps being lit. Chaitra and Sharad Navratri are the most festive, and the busiest.
How to Reach
Near Rudra Sagar, under 1 km from Mahakaleshwar, about 2.5 km from Ujjain Junction and about 55 km from Indore airport.
Combine With Mahakal Darshan
Many devotees visit Harsiddhi Mata, Shri Mahakaleshwar and Ram Ghat on the Kshipra in the same day.
Explore Sacred Ujjain
Other Sacred Places Near Harsiddhi
Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the spiritual heart of Ujjain.
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