About Jayanti Devi Temple
Jayanti Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Jayanti Devi situated on a hillock in Jayanti Majri village, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) district, Punjab, about 15 km from Chandigarh. Revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, it holds religious importance and draws large gatherings during Navratri. The temple features traditional North Indian architecture, is reached by stone steps, and overlooks Jayanti Majri Dam and the Shivalik foothills.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by climbing around 100 stone steps. The main shrine houses the idol of Goddess Jayanti Devi, with smaller shrines in the courtyard. The temple is set amid Shivalik foothills overlooking Jayanti Majri Dam and reservoir, offering scenic views. The surroundings include shops selling offerings, a courtyard for prayer, and open areas for sightseeing and photography outside the sanctum.
Key highlights
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Hillock temple dedicated to Goddess Jayanti Devi, revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas
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Traditional North Indian temple architecture with sanctum and courtyard shrines
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Panoramic views of Jayanti Majri Dam and Shivalik foothills from the temple premises
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Major Navratri fair and large devotee gatherings twice a year
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Short climb of about 100 steps through a scenic approach