Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir Vrindavan

The Katyayani Shakti Peeth Mandir holds a special place among the 51 revered Shakti Peeths in Hinduism. This temple is a tribute to Goddess Parvati in her Katyayani form. According to legend, a lock of her hair fell at this spot when Lord Vishnu severed her lifeless body. Some worshipers also recognize her as Goddess Uma, and that is why the temple is also known as Uma Shakti Peeth or Uma Devi Mandir. Within the Katyayani Shakti Peeth, the devotees pay respect to the holy sword of the Goddess, named Uchawal Chandrahaas. Each year, especially during Navratri, pilgrims flock to the temple to offer prayers to Goddess Katyayani and seek her blessings. It becomes a bustling hub of spiritual activity during this auspicious time.

Main Attractions of Katyayani Peeth

The whole temple is built with white marble, and strong pillars made of black stone supporting it. As you climb the steps to the main yard, you will spot statues of two golden lions - the vahana. What's really cool is that this temple worships five separate groups of deities, called sampradayas. Each group has its own stories and myths that people love to hear. Here the idol of Maa Sati is called as ‘Uma’ and lord Shiva is worshiped as ‘Bhotesh’. Along with the goddess Katyayani ,(Shakt sampradaya) other idols present here are, Lord Shiva (Shaiv sampradaya), Lord Laxmi Naarayan (Vaishnav sampradaya), Lord Ganesh (Ganpataya sampradaya), Lord Surya (Surya Sampradaya). Along with these five main deities, Jagatdhatri Devi is also worshipped here. You can join in the daily pujas and aarti rituals happening here. During these special moments, you will get to experience the powerful singing of bhajans and hymns. They also recite the Chandi Paath (Durga Saptashati), making it a truly immersive experience

Katyayani Peeth - Darshan & Aarti Timings

Katyayani Shakti Peeth opening time is 7 am and get closes by 11 am after morning darshan. Closing time for Katyayani Peeth Temple is 8 pm in the evening. Winter and summer timings for darshan are same for this temple.

History of Katyayani Peeth

The Katyayani Devi Shakti Peeth was established on a full moon day in the Hindu month of Magh, which corresponds to February 1923 in the Gregorian calendar. The credit for building this temple goes to a devoted saint named Kesavanand Maharaj. Kesavanand Maharaj, deeply devoted to Maa Katyayani, had a dream where the goddess instructed him to come to Vrindavan and construct a temple in her honour. Following the divine guidance, he arrived in the town and recognized the site where the hair of Sati was believed to have fallen. At this sacred spot, he erected the temple of Katyayani Devi. In addition to the temple, Kesavanand Maharaj also built an ashram where he spent the remainder of his life in devotion. This temple has gone under renovations for several time, but the main part of temple is still intact.

Mysteries About Katyayani Peeth

According to the legend, King Daksha organized a grand yajna but intentionally omitted inviting his daughter Sati and her husband, Lord Shiva. Feeling deeply offended, Sati sacrificed herself by leaping into the yajna fire. Overwhelmed by grief, Lord Shiva carried her lifeless body, wandering in despair. To restore Shiva's sanctity, Lord Vishnu intervened by dividing Sati's body into 51 pieces. Each part became a sacred Shakti Peeth, and where the ringlets of Sati's hair fell, a shrine was erected, now known as Uma Devi Shakti Peeth.

Another tale linked to Uma Shakti Peeth in Vrindavan involves the gopikas of Braj aspiring for Lord Krishna as their spouse. Following Vrinda Devi's advice, they venerated Goddess Katyayani, a tradition persisting through generations. This connection emphasizes the divine influence of Katyayani Devi in fulfilling the heart's desires, especially in matters of matrimony.

Katyayani Peeth Distance from Railway Station

Uma Shakti Peeth is 1 km away from Vrindavan bus stop and approx. 13 km from Mathura railway station. You van book a car on rent from top car rental companies in Mathura for Mathura Vrindavan tour.