Harsiddhi Mata Mandir, in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, is dedicated to Goddess Harsiddhi, a form of Annapurna and Shakti. It is also known as Harsiddhi Temple, Shree Harsiddhi Mata Shakti Peeth.
Harsiddhi Mata Mandir is counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas, the sites where parts of the goddess Sati's body are traditionally said to have fallen after the Daksha Yagna; here it is commonly said to be her elbow, though this detail varies slightly across different Shakti Peetha lists. The temple stands on Bhairav Parvat near Ram Ghat on the Kshipra River in Ujjain.
Madhya Pradesh carries a distinct temple identity of its own: The heart of India, home to two of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the UNESCO-listed temples of Khajuraho, and the hilltop Shakti shrine of Maihar.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | Temple open 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM through the day; Morning Aarti 7:00 to 8:00 AM |
| Evening | Evening Aarti 6:00 to 7:00 PM |
Sources broadly agree on roughly 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily darshan with aarti at 7:00 to 8:00 AM and 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Timings may be extended during Navratri.
Poojas and daily rituals
Morning Aarti (7:00 to 8:00 AM) and Evening Aarti (6:00 to 7:00 PM)
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri | Chaitra and Sharad Navratri, March-April and September-October | One of the temple's biggest festival periods, with the twin lamp towers specially illuminated and heavy pilgrim turnout. |
| Maha Shivratri | February-March | Observed with special worship, given the temple's proximity to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. |
History and architecture
Architecture
Quadrangular temple complex with four east-facing entrance gates; two ornamental lamp towers (deep stambhas), each about 51 feet tall with roughly 1,111 oil lamps, flank the sanctum; a stepped tank with a Sri Yantra and an adjoining Annapurna shrine are also part of the complex
History
The temple stands on Bhairav Parvat near Ram Ghat on the Kshipra River in Ujjain. It is traditionally associated with the legendary King Vikramaditya, said to have been a devoted worshipper of the goddess and credited with installing the temple's twin lamp towers. The present structure reflects rebuilding and patronage during the Maratha period.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore, about 55 to 59 km away. Ujjain Junction railway station is about 2.5 to 3 km from the temple and well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Bhopal. Local buses and autos run from Ujjain's Dewas Gate and Nanakheda bus stands.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. History, architecture and timings are corroborated across multiple sources, but the exact body part of Sati (commonly cited as elbow) varies slightly across Shakti Peetha lists, and entry fee and dress code details are only partially confirmed