Harsiddhi Temple in Ujjain is one of the 52 Sakthipeeths according to the Hindu tradition and beliefs. According to Hindu mythology, this ancient temple is believed to the place where the elbow of Goddess Sati fell. The idol of the Goddess Harsiddhi is enshrined between the idols of Goddess Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. The goddess is worshipped here as Annapurna, and the idol is painted in dark vermilion colour.
Another remarkable feature of this shrine is the presence of Sri Yantra, the symbol of power or Goddess Shakti, which is formed of nine triangles. These nine triangles are to represent the nine names of Goddess Durga and also to symbolize the energy of this goddess. The red temple which locates behind the lamp-stands is to represent the effectiveness of Goddess Durga.
The temple was reconstructed during the Maratha period and the two huge light-stands (Deepasthambs) in the temple, each having a height of 15 feet are really an amazing view. The temple shrine which made of a rock is the most attracting aspect here. The shrine is smeared with turmeric paste and vermillion and renders an exciting appearance. It is very beautiful to see the shrine during Navarathri festival when all the lights in these stands are lit properly. Navarathri is the nine day festival of this temple which dedicates to Goddess Durga.
Another remarkable feature of this shrine is the presence of Sri Yantra, the symbol of power or Goddess Shakti, which is formed of nine triangles. These nine triangles are to represent the nine names of Goddess Durga and also to symbolize the energy of this goddess. The red temple which locates behind the lamp-stands is to represent the effectiveness of Goddess Durga.
The temple was reconstructed during the Maratha period and the two huge light-stands (Deepasthambs) in the temple, each having a height of 15 feet are really an amazing view. The temple shrine which made of a rock is the most attracting aspect here. The shrine is smeared with turmeric paste and vermillion and renders an exciting appearance. It is very beautiful to see the shrine during Navarathri festival when all the lights in these stands are lit properly. Navarathri is the nine day festival of this temple which dedicates to Goddess Durga.
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