Set in Tulsipur, Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, Devi Patan Temple is a shrine to Goddess Pateshwari, a form of Durga/Shakti. It is also known as Patan Devi Mandir, Pateshwari Devi Temple, Devipatan.
Devi Patan is widely counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas, with tradition holding that Sati's right shoulder (Pat in Hindi) fell here, hence the name Devi Patan. It is distinct from the similarly named Patan Devi (Pataneswari) temple in Patna, Bihar, which is associated instead with Sati's thigh. Devi Patan is traditionally said to have been established as a Siddha Peeth by Guru Gorakhnath of the Nath Sampradaya, with the temple itself attributed to King Vikramaditya and later renovated in the 11th century by King Suheldev of Shravasti.
Uttar Pradesh carries a distinct temple identity of its own: The spiritual heartland of India, home to Kashi, the birthplaces of Rama and Krishna, and revered Shakti and Vaishnava shrines along the Ganga and Yamuna.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | 6:00 AM |
| Evening | 8:00 PM |
Aarti performed at 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM
Poojas and daily rituals
Daily morning and evening aarti
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 (Ashwin) Navratri | The temple's largest annual gatherings, drawing large numbers of pilgrims |
| Chaitra Darshan | Chaitra month | Special darshan period observed at the temple |
History and architecture
History
Devi Patan is traditionally said to have been established as a Siddha Peeth by Guru Gorakhnath of the Nath Sampradaya, with the temple itself attributed to King Vikramaditya and later renovated in the 11th century by King Suheldev of Shravasti. The royal family of Balrampur has long served as the temple's caretakers, and it remains one of the most prominent temples of the Terai region.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Tulsipur railway station is about 2 km from the temple; Balrampur railway station is roughly 25-31 km away, with taxis and local transport connecting both
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. Popularly counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas by most Indian temple and tourism sources, though it does not appear by this name in every scholarly Shakti Peetha enumeration; care was taken to distinguish it from the separate, similarly named Patan Devi/Pataneswari temple in Patna, Bihar