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Badi Patan Devi Temple
Patna, Bihar • East India
Shakti: Patan Devi (Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati) • Bhairava: Not separately named in this temple tradition
Sacred character: Patna's guardian goddess tradition in the lanes of the old city
Badi Patan Devi Temple stands in Sadikpur in old Patna. The shrine brings Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati together and is one of the city's most important centres of Devi worship.
Temple customs, access and ritual schedules can change. Check the linked authority before travelling and follow on-site directions.
Today’s Key Info
Crowd Expectation
Allow flexible queue time
Weekends and major observances often bring heavier footfall.
Arrival Guidance
Come early when possible
Early arrival leaves more time for security, queues and the final approach.
Visitor guidanceDarshan and Services
Use authorised channels
Check worship, donation, prasad and access arrangements directly.
Visitor information: Bihar Tourism • Updated: 28 September 2026
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Mandir Location Snapshot
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Latitude25.6053
Longitude85.2063
AddressBadi Patan Devi Temple, Patna, Bihar, India
Presiding formMahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati
Elevation53 m (174 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
City / localityPatna
DistrictPatna
State / provinceBihar
CountryIndia
RailPatna Junction is the main rail gateway; Patna Sahib is useful for the old-city area.
AirJay Prakash Narayan International Airport serves Patna.
RoadAutos, cycle-rickshaws and taxis reach Sadikpur through narrow old-city lanes; allow time for congestion.
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Patan Devi Shakti PeethThe Peeth name honoured at this destination.
Patan Devi (Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati)The Goddess form worshipped here.
Right thighThe sacred association remembered in tradition.
PatnaBihar, India.
Mandir Overview
An introduction to Badi Patan Devi Temple and its pilgrimage setting.
Badi Patan Devi Temple stands in Sadikpur in old Patna. The shrine brings Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati together and is one of the city's most important centres of Devi worship.
Badi Patan Devi Temple in Patna is the physical shrine for the Patan Devi Shakti Peeth tradition.
Shakti Peeth Identity
The temple, Goddess, Bhairava and sacred association remembered at this pilgrimage destination.
Badi Patan Devi Temple
The principal pilgrimage destination described on this page.
Patan Devi (Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati)
The presiding Goddess form worshipped at this shrine.
Not separately named in this temple tradition
A distinct Bhairava name is not consistently given for this shrine.
Right thigh
Temple tradition connects this Peeth with this part of Sati.
Patan Devi Shakti Peeth
A revered Shakti Peeth associated with Patna.
Regional Shakti Peeth tradition
The sacred identity is preserved through regional worship and pilgrimage.
Mythology and Sacred Tradition
The attributed sacred account associated with this Peeth.
In the Patan Devi Shakti Peeth tradition, the site is associated with Sati's right thigh or with the pata, a garment association preserved in local accounts. These variants are devotional traditions rather than archaeological conclusions.
This devotional association is presented as temple tradition and is not described as an archaeological finding.
Historical Importance
Sacred memory, the development of the shrine and its continuing place in worship.
Temple Tradition
In the Patan Devi Shakti Peeth tradition, the site is associated with Sati's right thigh or with the pata, a garment association preserved in local accounts. These variants are devotional traditions rather than archaeological conclusions.
The Shrine through Time
Bihar Tourism presents Badi Patan Devi as an old Patna shrine closely tied to the city's religious identity. Local belief also connects the name Patna with Patan Devi, while Badi and Chhoti Patan Devi remain separate temples.
Continuing Worship
Badi Patan Devi Temple in Patna is the physical shrine for the Patan Devi Shakti Peeth tradition.
Temple Complex and Sacred Setting
Architecture, the principal shrine and the landscape experienced by pilgrims.
Architecture and Design
The urban complex centres on standing stone images of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. A havan kund and covered worship area shape movement through the compact precinct.
Badi Patan Devi Temple
The main darshan destination within the wider sacred precinct.
Patna, Bihar
Patna's guardian goddess tradition in the lanes of the old city.
Spiritual Importance
The Goddess, Peeth tradition and devotional meaning of the pilgrimage.
Patan Devi (Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati)
Devotees approach the shrine for darshan, prayer and the grace of the Goddess.
Right thigh
In the Patan Devi Shakti Peeth tradition, the site is associated with Sati's right thigh or with the pata, a garment association preserved in local accounts. These variants are devotional traditions rather than archaeological conclusions.
Patna's guardian goddess tradition in the lanes of the old city
The shrine’s physical setting and devotional memory shape the pilgrimage.
Prayer and Darshan
Visitors join a continuing Shakta tradition expressed through worship, festivals and offerings.
Living Sacred Tradition
Daily worship, major observances and respectful conduct at the shrine.
Daily Devotion
General darshan; Havan under temple custom; Traditional Devi offerings.
Festival Tradition
Sharadiya Navaratri, Chaitra Navaratri, Durga Puja draw focused worship and larger gatherings.
Temple Conduct
Keep the Badi and Chhoti Patan Devi identities distinct when planning.
Quick Decision Box
Three choices that help shape a practical temple visit.
Choose your arrival
Prefer an early, non-festival arrival when possible and check the current opening pattern.
Review timingsUse authorised services
Use the temple authority or clearly identified counters for ritual services and donations.
Review servicesAllow a flexible circuit
Keep transport, queue and weather time available before adding nearby sacred places.
See nearby placesDarshan Process
A simple sequence for a respectful visit, subject to current temple directions.
- Check the day’s scheduleBihar Tourism publishes visitor guidance but not a dependable daily temple schedule. Confirm current opening and ritual periods locally.
- Plan the final approachAutos, cycle-rickshaws and taxis reach Sadikpur through narrow old-city lanes; allow time for congestion.
- Prepare for securityCarry only permitted belongings and follow local screening instructions.
- Join the authorised queueUse the current entrance and any designated queue route.
- Observe temple customsFollow footwear, photography and sanctum guidance.
- Receive darshan of Patan Devi (Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati)Move calmly, respect other devotees and follow priest or staff directions.
- Continue only if time permitsAdd nearby sacred places after the principal darshan.
How to Reach
Plan the regional journey and the final local approach separately.
Air gateway
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport serves Patna.
Rail connection
Patna Junction is the main rail gateway; Patna Sahib is useful for the old-city area.
Road and final approach
Autos, cycle-rickshaws and taxis reach Sadikpur through narrow old-city lanes; allow time for congestion.
Mandir Timings and Visitor Information
Published hours are shown where a reliable schedule is available; local changes can still apply.
Festivals and Major Observances
Major observances can change access, transport and queue patterns.
Sharadiya Navaratri
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Chaitra Navaratri
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Durga Puja
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Festival dates, routes and access arrangements may differ from the regular programme.
Pooja and Temple Services
Use authorised channels for worship services, offerings and donations.
General darshanHavan under temple customTraditional Devi offerings
Use the temple authority or clearly identified counters, and check availability before making payment.
Best Time to Visit
Balance weather, walking conditions, temple hours and major crowd periods.
Quieter Arrival
Non-festival weekdays may offer a calmer visit, though queues can still vary.
Allow More Time
Sharadiya Navaratri, Chaitra Navaratri, Durga Puja can bring substantial crowds and route changes.
Seasonal Readiness
Check the local forecast and prepare for the region, walking route and season.
Temple Schedule
Bihar Tourism publishes visitor guidance but not a dependable daily temple schedule. Confirm current opening and ritual periods locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Current, conservative answers for planning the visit.
Bihar Tourism publishes visitor guidance but not a dependable daily temple schedule. Confirm current opening and ritual periods locally.
The presiding form is Patan Devi (Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati). The Shakti Peeth association is presented as temple tradition.
According to the tradition associated with this Peeth, the sacred association is Right thigh. This is a devotional attribution, not an archaeological claim.
Plan the regional journey and final local approach separately. Autos, cycle-rickshaws and taxis reach Sadikpur through narrow old-city lanes; allow time for congestion.
Recheck the opening pattern, local access, weather and festival arrangements through the linked visitor-information source.
Reference Notes
Current visitor sources and the interpretation used for traditional claims.
- Current visitor source: Bihar Tourism.
- Current visitor source: Patna Municipal Corporation tourism.
- Sacred tradition: Shakti, Bhairava and Sati associations are attributed devotional traditions.
- Map data: The visible pin, schema coordinates and runtime astronomy use 25.6053, 85.2063 in Asia/Kolkata.
Nearby Mandirs and Spiritual Circuit
Sacred and cultural places that can be combined with the principal darshan when time and local conditions permit.
Chhoti Patan Devi Temple
Patna pilgrimage circuit
A nearby sacred stop often combined with pilgrimage in the Patna area.
Takht Sri Patna Sahib
Patna pilgrimage circuit
A useful nearby stop within the wider Patna visitor circuit.
Ganga riverfront
Patna pilgrimage circuit
A water-linked landmark in the wider Patna pilgrimage landscape.