How to Reach

Due to geopolitical restrictions, civilian access from India to the original site in POK is not currently permitted.

Delhi → Sharada Peeth:

• Delhi to Srinagar (Flight/Train).
• Road travel to Kupwara/LoC region.
• Crossing into POK requires special permissions (generally not allowed).

Ahmedabad → Sharada Peeth:

• Ahmedabad to Delhi/Mumbai → Srinagar.
• Road travel to Kupwara/LoC region.
• Crossing into POK requires special permissions (generally not allowed).

History of the Temple

Sharada Peeth, located in Sharda village of Neelum Valley (POK), was one of the most prominent ancient centers of learning between the 6th–12th centuries CE. Dedicated to Goddess Sharada (Saraswati), it was a revered Shakti Peeth and a hub of scholarship known for its vast library and development of the Sharada script. After 1947, the temple fell into disuse due to geopolitical changes, and pilgrimage stopped. The site remains historically significant though largely in ruins.

Main Poojas Performed

• • Present-day Status: No poojas or rituals are currently performed. The temple is not an active place of worship.

  Historically Attested Worship:

  • Sharada Devi Worship: Worship of Goddess Sharada as the supreme deity of knowledge.
  • Saraswati Upasana by Scholars: Ancient scholars and saints performed learning-centric worship and debates.

Important Days and Times for Pooja

• Major Festival:
  • Present-day: No festivals or pooja days observed.
  • Monthly Shivaratri days
  • Amavasya (New Moon days)
  • Shravan Month (especially Mondays)
• Historical Associations:
  • Vasant Panchami: Sacred to Goddess Saraswati.
  • Sharada Navaratri: Historically linked with Shakta traditions.

Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja

• • No current dress code due to lack of active worship.
  • Historically, scholars and ascetics wore simple, traditional robes.

Official Websites

Government Website:

• Not available

Temple Trust Website:

• Not available

Important Clarification

Sharada Peeth is an ancient center of learning and spirituality but is not a functioning temple today. Claims of current poojas, priests, or festivals are unverified.