Shri Naina Devi Ji
A Shakti Peetha in the Shivalik hills
Shri Naina Devi Ji Trust
About Shri Naina Devi Ji
Atop a hill in Himachal Pradesh, Naina Devi is one of the revered Shakti Peethas, where the eyes of the Goddess are said to have fallen. A ropeway carries pilgrims up for darshan over the Gobind Sagar lake.
Aarti Timings
- Morning Aarti05:00
- Sandhya Aarti19:00
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Navratri
March–April & September–OctoberThe nine nights of the Goddess are the peak of pilgrimage to this Shakti Peetha, when the hilltop shrine is decorated and lakhs of devotees throng for darshan.
Shravan Ashtami Mela
July–AugustA grand fair organised during the holy month of Sawan, drawing pilgrims from across north India to the Goddess on the Shivalik hill.
Poojas & Sevas
Mata ki Aarti
The morning and evening aartis before the sacred eyes (naina) of the Goddess, the spiritual core of this revered Shakti Peetha.
Chandi Path / Havan
Recitation of the Durga Saptashati with fire offerings, performed on behalf of devotees for protection and the fulfilment of wishes.
Travel Guide
Address
Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple, Naina Devi, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh 174310
Nearest Airport
Chandigarh Airport (110 km)
Nearest Railway
Anandpur Sahib Railway Station (25 km)
Best Season
March to June and September to November; the Navratri melas are the most fervent but extremely crowded.
Dress Code
Modest attire; remove footwear before darshan and carry a wrap for the breezy hilltop.
How to reach
Reach by road from Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib or Bilaspur; a ropeway carries pilgrims up the hill, or one can climb the steps for darshan over the Gobind Sagar lake.
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