Mata Chintpurni (माता चिंतपूर्णी मंदिर) Verified
Description
Mata Chintpurni (माता चिंतपूर्णी मंदिर) is one of the most important Shakti Peeth temples in India, located in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Mata Chintpurni Devi, also known as Chhinnamastika Devi, a form of Goddess Adi Shakti.
About Mata Chintpurni
The name Chintpurni means
“She who removes all worries (chinta)”.
Mata is worshipped here in the
form of a Pindi (stone idol).
According to mythology,
Sati’s feet fell at this spot, making it one of the 51 Shakti
Peethas.
Devotees believe that Mata
fulfills wishes and removes sorrows from the lives of her true devotees.
Key Attractions & Rituals
Mata Chintpurni Temple (Main Sanctum)
Houses the holy Pindi of Mata Chhinnamastika Devi.
Navratri Celebrations
Both Chaitra Navratri (March–April) and Ashwin Navratri (Sept–Oct) are celebrated with grandeur.
Annual Fair (Sawan Ashtami Mela)
Held in July–August, attracts thousands of pilgrims.
Offerings & Rituals
Devotees
offer coconuts, red chunari, sweets, and diyas.
Traditional bhajans and kirtans are sung in devotion.
Nearby Temples & Places
Mata Jwala Ji Temple (around 35
km).
Mata Baglamukhi Temple (close
to Kangra).
Sheetla Devi Temple and other
Shakti Peeths in Himachal’s "Shakti Peeth Circuit".
How to Reach Mata Chintpurni
By Air: Gaggal
Airport, Kangra (60 km).
By Train:
Nearest railway stations – Una (55 km) and Hoshiarpur (42 km).
By Road: Well
connected by buses and taxis from Chandigarh, Kangra, and Jalandhar.
Best Time to Visit
Open all year round.
Best months:
March–June (pleasant weather) and Sept–Nov (festive
season).
Belief & Significance
Mata Chintpurni is believed to
grant relief from worries, difficulties, and troubles (chinta).
Pilgrims chant:
“Jo jaaye Chintpurni Dham, sab chinta ho jaaye kaam”
(Whoever visits Chintpurni Dham, their worries are resolved).