Shakti Peeth
Chintpurni (Chhinnamastika) Shakti Peeth
Una district, Himachal Pradesh
The goddess who dispels worry — a seat of one of the ten Mahavidyas
At a glance
- Location
- Una district, Himachal Pradesh
- Presiding deity
- Goddess Chhinnamastika
- Temple type
- Shakti Peeth
- Tradition
- Shakta
- Nearest railway station
- Amb Andaura railway station (~20-21 km); Una Himachal station (~54 km, more train options)
- Nearest airport
- Gaggal Airport, Kangra (~70 km)
- Best time to visit
- The Navratri periods of March-April and September-October are especially festive.
History
Chintpurni temple is dedicated to Goddess Chhinnamastika, one of the ten Mahavidyas. Tradition holds that Sati's feet fell here. The name "Chintpurni" reflects the belief that any heartfelt worry (chinta) brought here with devotion is resolved. The goddess is worshipped in an aniconic "pindi" form rather than as a conventional sculpted idol.
Spiritual significance
The temple is part of Himachal Pradesh's "Shakti Peeth triangle" (Jwalamukhi, Chintpurni, Naina Devi), and pilgrims often cover all three shrines in a single circuit.
Plan your visit
Darshan timings
5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Timings change on festivals and special occasions. Confirm with the temple's official source before you travel.
From Amb Andaura station, the temple is roughly a 30-40 minute taxi or bus ride away. It's also road-connected to Jwalamukhi and Naina Devi, allowing all three Shakti Peethas to be covered in one trip.
Continue your Durga bhakti
Devotional texts for this deity, already on the site.