Patan Devi, Hindu temple in Patna, India

Patan Devi is a Hindu temple in Patna, Bihar, housing a black stone statue of the goddess with a north-facing entrance. The shrine sits behind a covered portico and welcomes visitors through a doorway framed by carved pillars and traditional ornamentation.

Devotees consider this site one of the fifty-one Siddha Shakti Pitha and connect it with a legendary account of goddess Sati. According to the narrative, the right thigh of the deity fell to earth at this point.

The temple's name is linked to Patna itself, and the deity is revered as Sarvanand Kari Patneshwari. Devotees promise gifts before the goddess and, when wishes are fulfilled, offer sarees and other gifts. During the Vijayadashmi mela, on Saptami, Ashtami and Navami, about 1000 people come daily to pray at either of the two Patan Devi temples, bringing sweets, garlands and fruits; the priest returns part of the prasad and marks foreheads with red rori powder.

The site opens daily from six in the morning until ten at night and all visitors are welcome. Tuesday tends to bring the most activity, so weekday mornings offer a quieter experience.

Local residents believe the city name derives from this shrine, as the main deity is revered as Sarvanand Kari Patneshwari. During Durga Puja celebrations, daily visitor numbers rise noticeably to around six hundred people.