Chandrabadani Devi Temple — Shakti Pitha of Tehri Garhwal
Location
Chandrabadani Hill, Tehri-Devprayag region, 2,277 metres
City
Devprayag, Uttarakhand
Deity
Chandrabadani Devi (Sati's torso fell here — Shakti Pitha; moon-faced Durga)
Temple Type
Shakti Pitha — Sati's Torso; Tehri-Devprayag Garhwal Sacred Hill
Shakti Pitha (Sati's torso); 'moon-faced' Durga; 2,277 m panoramic hilltop; Navratri fair; Surkanda and Tehri dam views; dense oak-rhododendron forest; women's boons tradition
Significance
The Chandrabadani Devi temple is one of the most revered Shakti Pithas in Garhwal, situated on a 2,277 m hill between Tehri and Devprayag. According to the Shakti Pitha tradition, Sati's torso (body/trunk) fell at this spot, making it one of the most powerful Shakti shrines in Uttarakhand. The name 'Chandrabadani' means 'moon-faced' — the goddess is depicted with a radiant, moon-like face. The temple commands 360° views including Surkanda Devi hill, Tehri dam reservoir, and the Garhwal ranges. It is an important destination on the Panch Kedar–Char Dham circuit for Garhwali pilgrims, and holds a major annual fair during Navratri.
Legend & History
Chandrabadani Devi is one of the siddhapithas — Shakti shrines where intense spiritual power is concentrated and boons are granted to sincere devotees. When Sati's torso (chest and abdomen) fell at this hill, the site became permanently charged with divine feminine energy. The 'chandra' (moon) in the deity's name refers to her moonlike luminous face, which blesses devotees with beauty, intelligence, and spiritual clarity. Local tradition holds that the deity specially blesses women who seek boons for a happy family life, fertility, and marital harmony. The forested hill (covered in dense oak and rhododendron) provides a dramatically sacred atmosphere.
Navratri (April and October — major fair); Chaitra Ashtami; Year-round accessible; Winter for rhododendron bloom
From Devprayag: 25 km to Chandrabadani base. From Rishikesh: 85 km via Devprayag on Badrinath Highway. 3 km trek from the base road. Buses from Rishikesh to Srinagar Garhwal stop at Devprayag; then local jeeps/autos. Well-marked forest trail to the summit temple.
Frequently Asked Questionsअक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Where is Chandrabadani Devi Temple — Shakti Pitha of Tehri Garhwal located?
Chandrabadani Devi Temple — Shakti Pitha of Tehri Garhwal (चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर — टिहरी गढ़वाल का शक्तिपीठ) is located at Chandrabadani Hill, Tehri-Devprayag region, 2,277 metres, in Uttarakhand, India. It is a revered Hindu temple.
चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर — टिहरी गढ़वाल का शक्तिपीठ कहाँ स्थित है?
चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर — टिहरी गढ़वाल का शक्तिपीठ Chandrabadani Hill, Tehri-Devprayag region, 2,277 metres, उत्तराखंड (भारत) में स्थित है। यह एक पूजनीय हिंदू मंदिर है।
Which deity is worshipped at Chandrabadani Devi Temple — Shakti Pitha of Tehri Garhwal?
The principal deity worshipped at Chandrabadani Devi Temple — Shakti Pitha of Tehri Garhwal is Chandrabadani Devi (Sati's torso fell here — Shakti Pitha; moon-faced Durga).
चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर — टिहरी गढ़वाल का शक्तिपीठ में किस देवता की पूजा होती है?
चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर — टिहरी गढ़वाल का शक्तिपीठ में मुख्य रूप से चंद्रबदनी देवी (सती का धड़ गिरा था — शक्तिपीठ; चंद्रमुखी दुर्गा) की पूजा होती है।
What is the significance of Chandrabadani Devi Temple — Shakti Pitha of Tehri Garhwal?
The Chandrabadani Devi temple is one of the most revered Shakti Pithas in Garhwal, situated on a 2,277 m hill between Tehri and Devprayag. According to the Shakti Pitha tradition, Sati's torso (body/trunk) fell at this spot, making it one of the most powerful Shakti shrines in Uttarakhand. The name 'Chandrabadani' means 'moon-faced' — the goddess is depicted with a radiant, moon-like face. The temple commands 360° views including Surkanda Devi hill, Tehri dam reservoir, and the Garhwal ranges. It is an important destination on the Panch Kedar–Char Dham circuit for Garhwali pilgrims, and holds a major annual fair during Navratri.
चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर — टिहरी गढ़वाल का शक्तिपीठ का क्या महत्व है?
चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर गढ़वाल के सबसे पूजनीय शक्तिपीठों में से एक है, टिहरी और देवप्रयाग के बीच 2,277 मीटर ऊँची पहाड़ी पर। शक्तिपीठ परंपरा के अनुसार, सती का धड़ (तन/躯干) इसी स्थान पर गिरा था, जो इसे उत्तराखंड के सबसे शक्तिशाली शक्ति मंदिरों में से एक बनाता है। 'चंद्रबदनी' का अर्थ है 'चंद्रमुखी' — देवी को चंद्रमा जैसे दीप्तिमान मुख के साथ दर्शाया गया है।
What is the best time to visit Chandrabadani Devi Temple — Shakti Pitha of Tehri Garhwal?
The best time to visit Chandrabadani Devi Temple — Shakti Pitha of Tehri Garhwal is Navratri (April and October — major fair); Chaitra Ashtami; Year-round accessible; Winter for rhododendron bloom.
चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर — टिहरी गढ़वाल का शक्तिपीठ जाने का सबसे अच्छा समय कौन-सा है?
चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर — टिहरी गढ़वाल का शक्तिपीठ जाने का सबसे अच्छा समय Navratri (April and October — major fair); Chaitra Ashtami; Year-round accessible; Winter for rhododendron bloom है।
How do I reach Chandrabadani Devi Temple — Shakti Pitha of Tehri Garhwal?
From Devprayag: 25 km to Chandrabadani base. From Rishikesh: 85 km via Devprayag on Badrinath Highway. 3 km trek from the base road. Buses from Rishikesh to Srinagar Garhwal stop at Devprayag; then local jeeps/autos. Well-marked forest trail to the summit temple.
चंद्रबदनी देवी मंदिर — टिहरी गढ़वाल का शक्तिपीठ कैसे पहुँचें?
From Devprayag: 25 km to Chandrabadani base. From Rishikesh: 85 km via Devprayag on Badrinath Highway. 3 km trek from the base road. Buses from Rishikesh to Srinagar Garhwal stop at Devprayag; then local jeeps/autos. Well-marked forest trail to the summit temple.
