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Gods and Goddesses are believed to reside in every corner of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, and when it comes to the holy festival of Shardiya Navratri (Shardiya Navratri 2026), the aura and spiritual energy of this Himalayan state is worth seeing. Among the four Navratris that occur throughout the year, Shardiya Navratri has special religious and spiritual significance, during which nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. If you are also planning to go on a peaceful, holy and miraculous pilgrimage with your family or friends this Navratri, then a trip to these ancient goddess temples of Uttarakhand can prove to be the best option for you. These Shaktipeeths and Siddhapeeths, situated in the lap of mountains, are famous all over the world not only for their natural beauty but also for their miracles and unwavering beliefs. Let us know which major goddess temples of Uttarakhand you should definitely visit on this Shardiya Navratri.
The grand and supernatural sight that is seen during the days of Shardiya Navratri in the holy city of Haridwar, which is called the gateway to Uttarakhand, fascinates the minds of the devotees. The temples of Maa Mansa Devi and Maa Chandi Devi situated on the Shivalik hills are counted among the most famous Siddha Peethas of the country. It is believed that Maa Mansa Devi fulfills every wish of her devotees, while Maa Chandi Devi is a powerful loving mother who destroys demons. During these nine days of Navratri, lakhs of devotees from every corner of the country stand in long queues in both these temples to get darshan of the Mother Goddess. There is a staircase to reach these temples situated on the top of the hill and for the convenience of the devotees, modern ropeway service is also available, from where the panoramic view of the river Ganga flowing below and the entire Haridwar city is very beautiful.
The temple of Maa Naina Devi, located on the northern bank of Naini Lake of Nainital, the most beautiful tourist destination of Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, is the main center of deep faith of the devotees. According to mythology, the eyes of Mother Sati had fallen here, due to which this place is considered a very sacred Shaktipeeth. On the auspicious occasion of Shardiya Navratri, this temple is lavishly decorated with flowers and colorful lights, and the hymns of Mata resonating amidst the cool waters of the lake make the entire atmosphere devotional. Every devotee who comes to pay obeisance at this Devi Darbar, situated amidst the calm waves of Naini Lake, gets mental peace and unwavering positive energy. This spiritual experience of Navratri amidst the beautiful valleys of Nainital becomes a priceless memory of a lifetime for any traveller.
The temple of Dhari Devi, situated on the holy banks of the Alaknanda River at a short distance from Srinagar in the Garhwal region, is counted among the most mysterious and miraculous temples of Uttarakhand. The biggest feature of this temple is that the idol of Goddess Kali installed here changes its form thrice a day – appearing in the form of a girl in the morning, in the form of a young woman in the afternoon and in the form of an old man in the evening. Local people and devotees have immense faith in this goddess, and it is believed that Dhari Devi is the protector protecting this entire area. During Navratri days, special rituals and Maha Aarti are organized here, in which Tantriks, Sadhaks and common devotees come from far and wide to participate. The surroundings and natural beauty of this temple built on a rock in the middle of the river astonishes everyone.
The temple of Maa Kunjapuri Devi, situated at a height of about 1676 meters in Tehri Garhwal district, is considered to be one of the most important Siddhapeethas among the 52 Shaktipeeths of Uttarakhand. The importance of this temple increases further during Shardiya Navratri, because here one gets the opportunity to see the most panoramic views of nature along with the darshan of the Mother Goddess. When the rays of the rising sun fall on the snowy peaks of the Himalayas from the courtyard of the temple in the morning, the view appears no less than heaven. On the holy festival of Navratri, all night Jagran, Havan and special astrologer programs are organized here. The journey of climbing the stairs to reach this temple built on the top of the hill is definitely a bit difficult, but the peace that comes after reaching the Mata’s court takes away all this fatigue in a moment.