Siddhpeeth Shri Shakumbhari Devi, Saharanpur, Hindu temple in Saharanpur, India
Siddhpeeth Shri Shakumbhari Devi is a Hindu temple in the Shivalik hills near Saharanpur in northern India. The complex includes several shrines with carved pillars, open courtyards, and covered halls for gatherings.
Worship of the goddess here traces back to early Hindu times when local communities built shrines in these hills. Later generations expanded the complex and reinforced its reputation as a Shakti pilgrimage site.
The name comes from Shakumbhari, a form of the goddess connected to vegetation and nourishment. Pilgrims bring fruits and leaves as offerings and chant hymns as they move through the temple spaces.
Buses and taxis run regularly from Saharanpur city center to the site, and the approach road is paved. Visitors planning a longer stay can find guesthouses and lodges in town for overnight stays.
The management bans plastic items across the entire site to protect the forested slopes and streams around the shrines. This rule applies to pilgrims and vendors alike and helps keep the surroundings clean.
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