Harsiddhi Shaktipeeth

According to tradition, when the body of Sati was carried by Lord Shiva, her elbow fell at Ujjain, and the Harsiddhi temple marks that place. Local stories also link the goddess with the legendary king Vikramaditya, who is said to have worshipped here.

The temple’s present form and its lamp pillars are of the later medieval and Maratha period. Please see these stories as tradition, which has been handed down by devotees over generations.

Devotees visit Harsiddhi Mata to seek blessings for the fulfilment of good wishes and for the well-being of the family. The temple is especially lively during Navratri, when the lamp towers are lit in the evening.

It is easy to combine this visit with Mahakaleshwar, as the two are only a short walk apart.

The temple is generally open from the morning until the night, with aarti at dawn and in the evening. Navratri and other festival days see long queues.

Timings change on festivals and in different seasons. Please check the official sources before you travel.

Modest, traditional clothing. Footwear is left outside.

• About 1 km from the Mahakaleshwar temple, a short walk or a brief e-rickshaw ride.
• About 3 km from Ujjain Junction railway station; autos and e-rickshaws are easily available.
• The lanes around the temple are narrow, so avoid taking a car right up to it.