Shakti Peeth 6 of 51 · India · Himachal Pradesh
Chintpurni
छिन्नमस्तिका
Location: Chintpurni, Una
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Chinnamastika (Chhinnamastika)
Bhairava (Shiva)
Rudra Mahadev
Body part fallen
Forehead
Darshan timings
04:00–22:30 IST
Best season
March–June, September–November
Daily visitors
6,000–10,000 (Navratri 1L+)
Modern access
HP Tourism online booking.
Signature ritual
Pindi Darshan + Prasad Bhog
Significance
Goddess in headless form — most esoteric Tantric mahavidya. Wish-fulfilling deity.
Legend
Sati's forehead/feet fell here per varying traditions. Chinnamasta beheads herself to feed two attendants.
How to reach
Una railway (50 km) → bus/cab.
Navratri special
Sawan Ashtami fair (Aug) + 2 Navratris — massive pilgrim load
Primary pujas performed here
- Pindi Darshan
- Chunari
- Akhand Jyot
- Halwa offering
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.