Maya Devi Temple

Maya Devi Temple is considered one of the oldest temples in Haridwar and holds the status of a Shakti Peetha. According to legend, the navel and heart of Goddess Sati fell at this very spot after Lord Vishnu dismembered her body to console a grieving Shiva. The presiding deity Maya Devi is three-headed and four-armed and is regarded as the Adhisthatri Devi, the guardian goddess, of Haridwar itself. The temple is part of the Panch Tirth and sees a constant flow of pilgrims year-round. Unlike the hilltop temples, this one is located in the heart of the city and easy to visit on foot.