Where vows are whispered through stone, and the hills remember a sister’s sacrifice
Perched on a ridge along the Hamirpur–Awahdevi National Highway, the Tauni Devi Temple is a 300-year-old Shakti shrine revered as the kuldevi of the Chauhan clan. This unique temple is dedicated to Mata Tauni Devi, a mute goddess who, according to legend, listens not through words—but through the clash of stones offered by devotees.
🌄 Location & Accessibility
- Location: Tauni Village, Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh – 177001
- By Road: 13 km from Hamirpur town; well-connected by buses and taxis
- By Rail: Una Railway Station (~70 km)
- By Air: Gaggal Airport (~83 km)
- On Foot: A short walk from the highway through pine-covered slopes
🕉️ Deity & Worship
The temple is dedicated to Mata Tauni Devi, believed to be a manifestation of Durga and the kuldevi of the Chauhan Rajputs. According to local legend:
- During the Mughal era, 12 Chauhan brothers fled Delhi to protect their faith and family
- Their mute sister, Tauni, was accused of bringing misfortune and was left behind
- She performed intense penance at this spot and disappeared into the earth on the 10th day of Ashadha
- Her brothers later built a shrine in her memory, which grew into the present-day temple
Unique Ritual:
Because Mata Tauni Devi could not hear, devotees strike two stones together while making a wish—believing the vibration reaches her spirit, and their desires are fulfilled.
🏛️ Architecture & Setting
The temple is a multi-level complex, featuring:
- First Floor: Sanctum of Mata Tauni Devi, along with shrines to Sai Baba, Baba Balaknath, and Shani Dev
- Second Floor: Large idols of Lord Shiva and Hanuman
- A serene park and sarai (rest house) for pilgrims
- A stone staircase leading to the temple, flanked by trees and prayer flags
The temple’s peaceful setting and panoramic views make it a favorite for pilgrims and spiritual seekers.
📜 Cultural & Historical Significance
- The temple is over 300 years old, rooted in Rajput resistance and feminine resilience
- It is a kuldevi shrine for Chauhan families across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Jammu
- The stone-striking ritual is unique to this temple, symbolizing faith beyond speech
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
- Navratri (Spring & Autumn): Celebrated with bhajans, aartis, and community feasts
- Annual Fair (Ashadha): Commemorates the goddess’s disappearance with devta processions and folk music
- Daily Worship: Morning and evening aartis, lighting of ghee lamps, and stone offerings
🏞️ Nearby Attractions
- Awah Devi Temple: A hilltop Shakti shrine nearby
- Nadaun Fort & River Beas: Scenic and historic sites
- Deotsidh (Baba Balaknath): A major pilgrimage site
- Sujanpur Tira: A heritage town with temples and royal ruins
🙏 Spiritual Experience
The Tauni Devi Temple is not just a shrine—it is a sister’s vow carved into stone, a place where faith speaks through silence, and the hills echo with the sound of devotion. As you strike the stones and close your eyes, you feel the presence of a goddess who listens not with ears—but with the heart. It is a temple where speech is not needed, and the **soul finds its voice in the vibration of belief.
