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Mata Sharika Devi Temple

Mata Sharika Devi Temple stands in Hawal, a suburb of Jammu and Kashmir, as a cherished shrine devoted to the divine feminine. This sacred space draws devotees seeking the blessings of the Mother Goddess.

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॥ जय माता दी ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Mata Sharika Devi Temple is situated in Hawal, a residential suburb within Jammu and Kashmir's urban landscape. The temple serves as a spiritual anchor for the local community, offering a place of worship dedicated to the Goddess Sharika Devi. Within the devotional life of the suburb, this shrine holds significance as a centre where pilgrims and residents gather to honour the divine mother. The temple's presence reflects the enduring reverence for goddess worship in the region, maintaining traditional Hindu spiritual practices in a modern suburban setting. The shrine invites devotees to engage in prayer and meditation, contributing to the cultural and religious fabric of Hawal and its surrounding neighbourhoods.

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॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

Every wick lit, every offering made at Mata Sharika Devi Temple, joins a river of devotion that flows through every heart that has ever sought refuge in Devi.

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Goddess Durga and Mahishasura

Welcome to the Sanctum

Mata Sharika Devi Temple

Mata Sharika Devi Temple stands in Hawal, a suburb of Jammu and Kashmir, as a cherished shrine devoted to the divine feminine. This sacred space draws devotees seeking the blessings of the Mother Goddess.

Mata Sharika Devi Temple is situated in Hawal, a residential suburb within Jammu and Kashmir's urban landscape. The temple serves as a spiritual anchor for the local community, offering a place of worship dedicated to the Goddess Sharika Devi. Within the devotional life of the suburb, this shrine holds significance as a centre where pilgrims and residents gather to honour the divine mother. The temple's presence reflects the enduring reverence for goddess worship in the region, maintaining traditional Hindu spiritual practices in a modern suburban setting. The shrine invites devotees to engage in prayer and meditation, contributing to the cultural and religious fabric of Hawal and its surrounding neighbourhoods.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
∞Blessings

— ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे —

Sacred Offerings

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Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

श्री

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

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Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

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Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 05:00 AMMangala AartiGoddess is awakened with lamps and conch
  • 08:00 AMSnana & ShringarCeremonial bath followed by adornment
  • 12:00 PMBhog AartiMidday offering of bhoga and naivedyam
  • 04:30 PMUtthapan DarshanRe-opening of the sanctum
  • 07:30 PMSandhya AartiTwilight devotion with rhythmic bells
  • 09:30 PMShayan AartiFinal aarti — sanctum closes

Plan Your Visit

Reach the Sanctum

Address: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India 190003

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