Deity
Devi (Katyayini)
Main deity form
श्री कात्यायिनी देवी
Katyayini Shakta Pitha
Katyayini Shakta Pitha in Vrindavan, Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) is a sacred Devi shrine linked in tradition with Krishna and the Gopi narratives. Revered as Katyayini, it is visited by pilgrims seeking a focused Shakti darshan within the wider Vrindavan pilgrimage landscape.
Katyayini Shakta Pitha
Katyayini Shakta Pitha
Katyayini Shakta Pitha
Katyayini Shakta Pitha
Katyayini Shakta Pitha
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Shakti Peetha
Primary tag
Architecture
North Indian style
Temple architecture
Location
Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
City • District • State
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 1923 AD
- Founder
- Swami Keshvanand Samrat
- Construction
- 1923 AD
- Katyayini Peeth in Vrindavan was re-established in 1923 AD by saint Swami Keshvanand Samrat at the ancient sacred site along the Yamuna River. According to Srimad Bhagavatam, the Gopis performed penance to Goddess Katyayini here to obtain Lord Krishna as their husband. The stone ashram temple was expanded during the 20th century.
Significance
- Katyayini Temple in Vrindavan is venerated as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, marking where Goddess Sati's ringlets of hair (Kesha) fell. The sanctum enshrines Goddess Katyayini alongside five divine forms including Lord Shiva, Laxmi-Narayana, Ganesha, and Hanuman. Devotees perform Katyayini Vrata seeking auspicious marriage blessings.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Check timings on arrival
Temple hours are listed as approximate (04:30–20:30); confirm locally for the day’s schedule.
Start early
Morning visits can help you avoid peak crowds and heat, especially in Vrindavan.
Keep darshan time flexible
Allow buffer time for queues during high pilgrim seasons and weekends.
Carry essentials
Bring water and basic sun protection for moving between Vrindavan sites.
Respect temple decorum
Follow local instructions for entry, photography, and queue discipline during darshan.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Morning timings
06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Evening timings
05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Varies (Chaitra/Ashwin) • 9 days
Navratri
Seasonal Devi worship period when many Shakti temples see increased pilgrim flow.
Ashwin (varies) • Multiple days
Durga Puja
Devi-focused observances commonly marked with special prayers at Shakti shrines.
Kartik (varies) • 1 day
Kartik Purnima
A widely observed full-moon holy day that often draws pilgrims in Vrindavan.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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Katyayini Shakta Pitha
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