Shakti Peeth 9 of 51 · India · Uttarakhand
Chandi Devi (Haridwar)
चण्डी देवी
Location: Neel Parvat, Haridwar
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Chandi
Bhairava (Shiva)
Chandrashekhar
Body part fallen
Neck/right shoulder
Darshan timings
06:00–20:00 IST
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
8,000–15,000
Modern access
Ropeway ticket ₹196 round-trip.
Signature ritual
Sunrise Aarti from Neel Parvat peak
Significance
Goddess Chandi slayed demons Shumbha-Nishumbha here per Devi Mahatmya.
Legend
Sati's navel/neck per varying texts. Adi Shankaracharya installed current image 8th century.
How to reach
Haridwar railway (8 km) → ropeway from Chandi Ghat or 3 km trek.
Navratri special
Chandi Path daily 9 days — recitation continuously
Primary pujas performed here
- Pindi Darshan
- Chandi Path recitation
- Bhog
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.