Why people go here
Siddhpur is known as Matru Gaya. Gujarat Tourism records the tradition that rites for one's father are done at Gaya and for one's mother at Siddhpur, where Parshuram performed Matru Shraddh at Bindu Sarovar.
The deity and the place
- Presiding deity
- A sacred lake at the Kapilamuni ashram
- Location
- Siddhpur, Gujarat
Poojas traditionally offered
- Matru Shraddh - The rite for one's mother, for which Siddhpur is known.
Related pooja: Pitra-paksh-shraddha
Traditional days
Rites for Pitra dosha are traditionally done on Amavasya.
Next good days
- Mon, 9 Nov 2026
- Tue, 8 Dec 2026
- Thu, 7 Jan 2027
From the panchang for New Delhi; the day can differ by one elsewhere in India.
Other options across India
Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.
Before you go
- Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
- Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.
Official website
Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.
Common questions
- What is Bindu Sarovar, Siddhpur visited for?
- Traditionally visited for Pitra dosha.
- Which pooja is done at Bindu Sarovar, Siddhpur?
- The sources name Matru Shraddh here.
- What is the traditional day to visit Bindu Sarovar, Siddhpur?
- Rites for Pitra dosha are traditionally done on Amavasya.
- What are the darshan timings at Bindu Sarovar, Siddhpur?
- Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
- Where else in India can I go?
- Other options: Brahma Kapal, Badrinath (Uttarakhand), Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra) and Gaya (Bihar).
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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