In this tradition, at Radha Bagh, located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, the ancient Siddha Peeth mandir of Maa Katyayani Devi is established. According to mythology, in Vrindavan — the divine playground of Lord Shri Krishna — it is believed that a lock of hair from Goddess Bhagwati (Devi) fell here. This is mentioned in several texts including Arya Shastra, Brahma Vaivarta Purana, and Adya Stotra.
Vrindavan Maa Katyayani Devi Mandir Navratri festival 2026
date is from October 11 to October 20. Maa Katyayani Devi worship is on October
16.
Vrindavan Maa Katyayani Devi Mandir Chaitra Navratri festival
2026 date is from March 19 to March 27. Maa Katyayani Devi worship is on March
24.
Shri Katyayani Peeth is one of the ancient Siddha Peeths
among the 108 unknown and 51 known Peeths of India.
In the Shrimad Bhagavatam, there is a beautiful description
of how the worship of Goddess Katyayani is a means to attain Lord Shri Krishna.
This vow (vrat) is observed throughout the month of Margashirsha. Out of their
longing to attain Lord Krishna, the Brajangnas (women of Braj) worshipped
Goddess Katyayani here. Today, millions of devotees from across India visit
this sacred site throughout the year.
In February 1923, the temple was ceremoniously consecrated
by renowned Vedic Yajnic Brahmins from Banaras, Bengal, and other prominent
parts of India, following Vaishnavite traditions. Along with the idol of Maa
Katyayani, idols of Panchanan Shiva, Vishnu, Surya, and Siddhidata Shri Ganesh
were also established in the temple.
On one hand, the divine presence of Maa Katyayani herself is
seated in her full glory, while on the other hand, Siddhidata Shri Ganesh and Ardhanarishvara
— representing one soul in two bodies — are also present.
The sixth day of Navratri draws a massive gathering of
devotees at the Katyayani Shakti Peeth, and special worship is performed on
this day.
Saptami, Ashtami and Navami are of great importance here. Kanya Puja and Ashtami pujas draws large number of devotees.