More About Shivaharkaray Shaktipeeth

According to legend, the father of the demon king Mahishasura was an asura named Rambha. Rambha fell in love with a buffalo who lived in the water. Mahishasura was born in the union of Rambha and Buffalo. For this reason, Mahishasura could change the form of buffalo and humans as per his wish. It is said that Mahishasura obtained a boon from the creator Brahma by performing severe penance. Brahmadev gave a boon that no god or demon would be able to conquer him. After getting a boon from Brahmadev, Mahishasura started creating havoc in the heavenly world. One day Mahishasura attacked heaven. Mahishasura defeated Indra and captured heaven. He drove all the gods out of there. Troubled by this, all the gods went to Trimurti Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh and told them their problem. But due to the boon of Brahma ji, even Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh themselves could not defeat Mahishasura. Ultimately, all the gods created Maa Durga to kill Mahishasura. Shakti Punj came out from the body of the trinity and gathered. This Shakti Puja took the form of Maa Durga. All the gods gave their respective powers and weapons to Maa Durga. Maa Durga fought with Mahishasura for nine consecutive days and killed him on the tenth day. This is the reason why Durga Puja is celebrated for nine days in Hinduism. At the same time, the tenth day is known as Vijayadashami. Mother Durga was named Mahishasud Mardini because of Mahishasura's Mardan.

How to reach Shivaharkaray Shaktipeeth?

• By Road Road transportation is just as good as other modes of transportation. If individuals desire to visit this sacred spot, they can do so much more easily and quickly from Gujarat.
• By Rail Parakai is the nearest railway station. 
• By Air Jinnah International Airport in Karachi is the nearest airport.

Shivaharkaray Shaktipeeth Services

• Shivaharkaray Shaktipeeth has no ticket prices or online booking for darshan or pujas.
• The pilgrimage involves a trek through challenging terrain and participation in specific rituals guided by local priests.
• No formal fees; voluntary donations are customary.
• Donations support temple upkeep and local community livelihoods.

Shivaharkaray Shaktipeeth Aarti timings

Due to the specific nature of the pilgrimage and the remote location of the temple, there might not be fixed aarti timings.

Tourist Places

• Hinglaj Mata Temple
• Churrio Jabal Durga Mata Temple
• Miri Fort, Kalat
• Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi
• Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, Karachi
• Clifton Beach, Karachi
• Gorakh Hill Station

Local Food Speciality of Shivaharkaray Shaktipeeth 

• Kaak
• Vegetable Dampukht
• Balochi Sabzi Curry
• Lassi
• Daal Chawal