Patan Devi Temple, also known as the Patna Shakti Peeth, is one of the oldest and most revered Hindu temples in Patna, India. Dedicated to Goddess Durga in her form as Maa Patneshwari, it is regarded as a Shakti Peeth—a sacred site where parts of the goddess Sati are believed to have fallen. The temple holds great spiritual and historical significance in Bihar’s religious landscape.Beyond its religious dimension, Patan Devi Temple is a focal point of Patna’s cultural identity. It attracts historians, pilgrims, and tourists alike, symbolizing the city’s ancient spiritual heritage and continuity as a major Hindu pilgrimage destination in eastern India.