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Chintpurni Shakti Peetha

Chintpurni Shakti Peetha

Maa Chintpurni Temple, also known as Chinnamastika Shakti Peeth, is located in Chintpurni village, Una district, Himachal Pradesh.

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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे ॥

― Chintpurni Shakti Peetha

Nestled in the lower Shivalik foothills at an elevation of approximately 978 m, it’s surrounded by forests and scenic vistas of the western Himalayas

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Mythological Significance & History

According to mythology, when Goddess Sati self‑immolated, Lord Vishnu dismembered her body into 51 pieces to calm Shiva’s grief. It is believed her feet fell at Chintpurni, making it a sacred Shakti Peeth.

The goddess worshipped here is Chhinnamastika Devi, a form of Durga, symbolizing self-sacrifice and liberation of the soul .

The temple was founded by Pandit Mai Das, a Saraswat Brahmin, and his descendants still serve as priests after around 26 generations

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Significance of the Temple

Chintpurni literally means “the fulfiller of wishes”—believed to remove all worries and tensions of devotees

As a major Shakti Peetha, devotees believe sincere worship here grants spiritual uplift, peace of mind, and fulfillment of heartfelt desires

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Architecture of the Temple

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The temple’s design is modest and spiritual—it houses a simple garbhagriha with a sacred pindi (round stone idol) symbolizing the deity’s feet.

Surrounding the main shrine are four Shiva temples—Narayana Mahadev, Kaleshwar, Muchkund and Shiva Bari—symbolizing the unity of Ardhanareshwar (Shiva-Shakti)

The complex includes open courtyards, pilgrims’ areas, and market lanes offering puja items and prasad

How to Reach to Temple

By Road:

Located on Mubarakpur–Dehra–Kangra–Dharamsala Road, 3 km west of Bharwain, easily reachable from Punjab, Haryana, Jammu, Rajasthan, etc. via state transport buses or taxis

By Rail:

Nearest stations are Amb Andaura (≈20 km) and Una Railway Station (≈55–60 km), with onward road transport available

By Air:

Closest airports are Kangra (Gaggal) Airport (~60 km) and Chandigarh Airport (~120 km). Taxis or buses connect to Chintpurni

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      Temple Timings

      • Temple Morning Opening & Closing Timing

        4:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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      • Temple Evening Opening & Closing Timing

        5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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