Maya Devi Temple in Haridwar

According to the tales and history associated with the Temple, Daksha, the father of Goddess Sati insulted her husband, God Shiva, and to avenge the insulting demeanor of her father, she set herself on fire. Lord Shiva was burning with rage when he got to know about his wife’s death, and then he undertook a tour of the universe carrying the corpse of Goddess Sati.

When Shiva, was carrying the corpse of his wife Sati, the navel, and heart of Goddess Sati fell at the site of the existing temple. The best time to visit Maya Devi temple is during Navratri and Kumbh Fair. According to the stories and history associated with the Temple, Daksha, Goddess Sati’s father, insulted her husband, God Shiva, and to avenge her father’s insulting demeanor, she set herself on fire.

When Lord Shiva learned of his wife’s death, he became enraged and embarked on a tour of the universe carrying Goddess Sati’s corpse. When Shiva was carrying his wife Sati’s corpse, the navel and heart of Goddess Sati fell on the site of the current temple. Maya Devi temple is best visited during Navratri and Kumbh Fair.