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Bhadrakali Temple Timings

Published darshan hours for Bhadrakali Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting.

Goddess Bhadrakali, Sthanu Mahadev · Kurukshetra, Haryana

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Set in Kurukshetra, Haryana, Bhadrakali Temple is a shrine to Goddess Bhadrakali, Sthanu Mahadev. It is also known as Shri Devikoop Bhadrakali Mandir, Savitri Shaktipeeth.

One of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India and a major Devi shrine in Kurukshetra, where Mata Sati is worshipped as Bhadrakali and Lord Shiva as Sthanu Mahadev. The temple is counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas of India, sites where, according to legend, parts of Sati's body fell after Lord Vishnu cut her body with the Sudarshan Chakra to end Lord Shiva's grief-stricken tandava following her self immolation at Daksha's yagya.

Haryana carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Land of the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata, whose sacred sarovars and ancient Shiva shrines cluster around Kurukshetra.

Darshan hours and daily worship

Published sources do not give a single clean daily window for this temple; see the notes below for what is documented.

Sources give slightly different hours: one cites roughly 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM from March to mid November and 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM from mid November to February (with later closing on Saturdays and during Navratra), while another cites 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM in summer and 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM in winter. Confirm current hours locally.

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysNavratri

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
NavratriA major period of worship at the temple, drawing large numbers of devotees as at other Shakti Peethas.
Raksha BandhanObserved as a significant occasion at the temple.
Durga PujaObserved as a significant occasion at the temple.

History and architecture

History

The temple is counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas of India, sites where, according to legend, parts of Sati's body fell after Lord Vishnu cut her body with the Sudarshan Chakra to end Lord Shiva's grief-stricken tandava following her self immolation at Daksha's yagya. Tradition holds that Sati's right ankle fell here, marked today by a marble lotus inside the temple. The site is also linked to the Mahabharata, with the Pandavas said to have worshipped the Goddess here after their victory in the war, and to Krishna's childhood, with local tradition associating the spot with his mundan (tonsure) ceremony alongside Balram.

Planning your visit

NearbyBrahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra Museum, Jyotisar, Sannihit Sarovar

How to reach

Nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh. Nearest railway station is Kurukshetra Junction.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. Timings differ between sources and were not cross-checked against an official source; entry fee, dress code and specific pooja schedule could not be verified

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Frequently asked questions about Bhadrakali Temple

What is the timing of Bhadrakali Temple?

Published darshan hours for Bhadrakali Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting. Sources give slightly different hours: one cites roughly 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM from March to mid November and 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM from mid November to February (with later closing on Saturdays and during Navratra), while another cites 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM in summer and 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM in winter. Confirm current hours locally.

Which festivals are celebrated at Bhadrakali Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Navratri, Raksha Bandhan, Durga Puja. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

How do I reach Bhadrakali Temple?

Nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh. Nearest railway station is Kurukshetra Junction.

Who is the presiding deity at Bhadrakali Temple?

Goddess Bhadrakali, Sthanu Mahadev

What is the history of Bhadrakali Temple?

The temple is counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas of India, sites where, according to legend, parts of Sati's body fell after Lord Vishnu cut her body with the Sudarshan Chakra to end Lord Shiva's grief-stricken tandava following her self immolation at Daksha's yagya.

What else is worth seeing near Bhadrakali Temple?

Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra Museum, Jyotisar, Sannihit Sarovar

Is Bhadrakali Temple known by any other name?

Yes, it is also called Shri Devikoop Bhadrakali Mandir, Savitri Shaktipeeth.

Are there weekly or monthly days that are especially auspicious at Bhadrakali Temple?

Navratri

Why does Bhadrakali Temple matter within its tradition?

One of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India and a major Devi shrine in Kurukshetra, where Mata Sati is worshipped as Bhadrakali and Lord Shiva as Sthanu Mahadev.

How reliable is the information on this Bhadrakali Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. Timings differ between sources and were not cross-checked against an official source; entry fee, dress code and specific pooja schedule could not be verified