Shakti Peeth 5 of 51 · India · Himachal Pradesh
Naina Devi
नैना देवी
Location: Naina Devi, Bilaspur
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Mahishamardini
Bhairava (Shiva)
Koteshwar Mahadev
Body part fallen
Eyes
Darshan timings
04:00–22:00 IST
Best season
March–June, September–November
Daily visitors
4,000–8,000 (Navratri 50k+)
Modern access
HP Tourism online VIP slot ₹200.
Signature ritual
Maha Aarti at sunset
Significance
Goddess Naina (eye) form. Hilltop temple at 1,177m overlooking Govind Sagar lake.
Legend
Sati's eyes fell here. Naina Bhil, a Gujjar boy, discovered the swayambhu pindi.
How to reach
Anandpur Sahib railway (20 km) → cable car / cab to hilltop.
Navratri special
Shravan Ashtami Mela + 2 Navratris — among Himachal's biggest religious fairs
Primary pujas performed here
- Pindi Darshan
- Chunari
- Mundan ceremony
- Halwa-Puri prasad
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.