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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.

॥ 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.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

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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.

Goddess Durga and Mahishasura

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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.

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
121Devotees

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Sacred Offerings

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.

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

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

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Address: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India 190003

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