Nartiang Durgā Mandir

Jayantī Durgā · Nartiang, West Jaintia Hills · Meghalaya

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The Śakti Pīṭha of the Jaintia hills

⭐ Why it is famous

Held to be the Śakti Pīṭha where Satī's left thigh fell, served for 600 years by the same priestly family.

Built by the Jaintia kings in the 16th century; the Durgā Pūjā here has a distinctive Khasi-Jaintia character.

Nearest railway station

Guwahati (GHY) — 160 km

Nearest bus stand

Nartiang bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Shillong (Umroi) (SHL) — 40 km

By road

60 km from Shillong on the Jowai road, then 6 km to Nartiang.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹2,000	₹4,200	₹10,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

October–April