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Chintpurni Temple
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Himachal Pradesh, Una -
December 19, 2025
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December 19, 2025 
Important Days and Dates
- Navratri (Chaitra and Ashwin): The most significant festivals celebrated grandly at the temple.
- Sawan Month: Special prayers and heavy devotee footfall.
- Poornima (Full Moon Days): Considered auspicious for visiting the goddess.
How to Reach
Delhi to Chintpurni
- By Road: Approximately 430 km, taking around 8–9 hours via NH44 and NH503.
- By Train: Nearest major railway station is Una (about 55 km from the temple). Delhi to Una trains are available.
- By Air: Nearest airport is Kangra (Dharamshala) Airport, about 60 km from Chintpurni.
Ahmedabad to Chintpurni
- By Road: Approximately 1,250 km; long-distance travel usually avoided by road.
- By Train: Direct trains are not available. One must travel via Delhi or Chandigarh, then proceed to Una.
- By Air: Fly from Ahmedabad to Delhi or Chandigarh; then travel by road to Chintpurni.
History of the Temple
Chintpurni Temple, located in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the revered Shakti Peethas. It is believed that the temple marks the spot where the forehead of Goddess Sati fell when Lord Shiva carried her body across the universe. The presiding deity is Goddess Chintpurni, also known as Mata Chhinnamastika, the goddess who removes worries and grants wishes. The temple has been a major pilgrimage center for centuries, attracting devotees from across India. Its spiritual importance, combined with its scenic Himalayan surroundings, makes it a significant religious destination.
Description
Important Days and Dates
- Navratri (Chaitra and Ashwin): The most significant festivals celebrated grandly at the temple.
- Sawan Month: Special prayers and heavy devotee footfall.
- Poornima (Full Moon Days): Considered auspicious for visiting the goddess.
How to Reach
Delhi to Chintpurni
- By Road: Approximately 430 km, taking around 8–9 hours via NH44 and NH503.
- By Train: Nearest major railway station is Una (about 55 km from the temple). Delhi to Una trains are available.
- By Air: Nearest airport is Kangra (Dharamshala) Airport, about 60 km from Chintpurni.
Ahmedabad to Chintpurni
- By Road: Approximately 1,250 km; long-distance travel usually avoided by road.
- By Train: Direct trains are not available. One must travel via Delhi or Chandigarh, then proceed to Una.
- By Air: Fly from Ahmedabad to Delhi or Chandigarh; then travel by road to Chintpurni.
History of the Temple
Chintpurni Temple, located in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the revered Shakti Peethas. It is believed that the temple marks the spot where the forehead of Goddess Sati fell when Lord Shiva carried her body across the universe. The presiding deity is Goddess Chintpurni, also known as Mata Chhinnamastika, the goddess who removes worries and grants wishes. The temple has been a major pilgrimage center for centuries, attracting devotees from across India. Its spiritual importance, combined with its scenic Himalayan surroundings, makes it a significant religious destination.
