It is believed that the heart and navel of goddess Sati fell in the region where the temple stands today and thus it is sometimes referred to as a Shakti Peetha.

The temple is a Siddh Peetha which are the places of worship where desires get fulfilled.

The inner shrine consists of murtis (icons) of goddesses Maya in the centre, Kali on the left, Kamakhya on the right.

The temple is located to the east of Har ki Pauri and is easily accessible by buses and auto rickshaws.

[4] The temple is visited by many devotees from various parts of the country especially during the Navratra and the Kumbha Mela in Haridwar.