Ujjain Darshan

The Skanda Purana narrates an intriguing legend about how the Goddess Chandi earned the title of Harsiddhi. According to the tale, while Shiva and Parvati were in solitude on Mount Kailash, two demons, Chand and Prachand, attempted to intrude. Responding to Shiva’s call, Chandi appeared and destroyed the demons. Pleased by her valor, Shiva honored her with the epithet *Harsiddhi*, meaning “the one who vanquishes all.” The Harsiddhi Temple was reconstructed during the Maratha era, featuring two prominent lamp-adorned pillars, hallmark examples of Maratha artistry. These lamps, especially when illuminated during Navaratri, create a breathtaking spectacle. Within the temple premises lies an ancient well, crowned with an intricately crafted artistic pillar. The temple also houses the Sri Yantra, a revered symbol of Shakti (power). According to the Shiva Purana, when Shiva carried Sati’s burning body from the sacrificial fire, her elbow fell at this sacred spot, further enhancing the site’s spiritual significance.