Harsiddhi Mata Temple

Just around 350 m away from Mahakaleshwar Temple and across the Rudra Sagar Lake, is the Harsiddhi Mata Temple, another important land mark of Ujjain. It is one of the 51 major Shaktipeeths of India. Legend has it that Goddess Parvati took the form of Harsiddhi to kill two demons at the behest of Lord Shiva. Her elbow fell here when Shiva was carrying her body from the sacrificial fire. The main deity, Harsiddhi Mata, is painted in dark vermillion color in the centre of a very large temple complex with idols of Mahasaraswati and Mahalakshmi beside it. The presence of Shree Yantra which represents nine forms of Durga is one of the characteristic features of this temple. The temple was built during the Maratha Period and has two towering deep stambhs that are lit up on the eve of every festival. The temple also offers accommodation.