Devi Patan Temple
देवीपाटन मंदिर
One of the Shakti Peethas in Tulsipur, a Hindu Shakta pilgrimage site dedicated to the goddess Durga. It is the liveliest place of worship in the area.
Devi Patan Temple is in the town of Tulsipur, Balrampur district. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in Hinduism. Legend says the right shoulder of Sati, wife of Shiva, fell here, and the temple enshrines Goddess Pateshwari, an incarnation of Durga. The temple has deep ties with the Gorakhnath sect of Gorakhpur, and a large fair is held during the nine-night Navaratri festival, drawing devotees from India and Nepal.
Admission is free. Shoes must be removed before entering, and during festivals watch the crowds and keep valuables safe. The temple is about 35 km from Shravasti, roughly an hour by hired car, and can be visited on the way to the Nepal border.
Opening hours
About 5:00–22:00