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Shakti Peeth-An Introduction .......................................................................................................... 2

Shakti Peeth-# 1 – Kirit .................................................................................................................... 3

Shakti Peeth-# 2 - Vrindavan ........................................................................................................... 4

Shakti Peeth-# 3 - Kolhapur ............................................................................................................ 5

Shakti Peeth-# 4 - Shriparvata......................................................................................................... 6

Shakti Peeth-# 5 - Varanasi .............................................................................................................. 7

Shakti Peeth-# 6 –Godavari Tir ....................................................................................................... 8

Shakti Peeth-# 7 – Suchindram ....................................................................................................... 9

Shakti Peeth-# 8 – Panchasaagar................................................................................................... 10

Shakti Peeth-# 9 – Jvalamukhi ...................................................................................................... 11

Shakti Peeth-# 10 – Bhairava Parvat ............................................................................................ 12

Shakti Peeth-# 11 – Attahas ........................................................................................................... 13

Shakti Peeth-# 12 – Janasthan ....................................................................................................... 14

Shakti Peeth-# 13 – Amarnath ....................................................................................................... 15

Shakti Peeth-# 14 – Nandipur ........................................................................................................ 16

Shakti Peeth-# 15 – Sri Sailam ....................................................................................................... 17

Shakti Peeth-# 16 – Nalhatti .......................................................................................................... 18

Shakti Peeth-# 17 – Mithila ............................................................................................................ 19

Shakti Peeth-# 18 – Ratnavali ........................................................................................................ 20

Shakti Peeth-# 19 – Prabhas .......................................................................................................... 21

Shakti Peeth-# 20 – Jallandhar ...................................................................................................... 22

Shakti Peeth-# 21 – Chitrakoot ...................................................................................................... 23

Shakti Peeth-# 22 – Deoghar .......................................................................................................... 24

Shakti Peeth-# 23 – Vakreshwar ................................................................................................... 25

Shakti Peeth-# 24 – Kanyakumari ................................................................................................. 26

Shakti Peeth-# 25 – Bahula ............................................................................................................ 27

Shakti Peeth-# 26 – Ujjain .............................................................................................................. 28

Shakti Peeth-# 27 – Manivedika .................................................................................................... 29

Shakti Peeth-# 28 – Prayag ............................................................................................................ 30

Shakti Peeth-# 29 – Puri ................................................................................................................. 31

Shakti Peeth-# 30 – Kanchipuram ................................................................................................. 32

Shakti Peeth-# 31 – AmarKantak .................................................................................................. 33

Shakti Peeth-# 32 – Sona ................................................................................................................ 34

Shakti Peeth-# 33 – Kamakhya ...................................................................................................... 35

Shakti Peeth-# 34 – Jayantia .......................................................................................................... 36

Shakti Peeth-# 35 – Patna............................................................................................................... 37

Shakti Peeth-# 36 – Tristrota ......................................................................................................... 38

Shakti Peeth-# 37 – Tripura ........................................................................................................... 39

Shakti Peeth-# 38 – Vibasha........................................................................................................... 40

Shakti Peeth-# 39 – Kurukshetra .................................................................................................. 41

Shakti Peeth-# 40 – Yogadaya ....................................................................................................... 42

Shakti Peeth-# 41 – Virat ............................................................................................................... 43

Shakti Peeth-# 42 – Kalipitha ........................................................................................................ 44

Shakti Peeth-# 43 – Manasa ........................................................................................................... 45

Shakti Peeth-# 44 – Nellore ............................................................................................................ 46

Shakti Peeth-# 45 – Gandaki .......................................................................................................... 47

Shakti Peeth-# 46 – Pasupathinath ................................................................................................ 48

Shakti Peeth-# 47 – Hingula ........................................................................................................... 49

Shakti Peeth-# 48 – Sugandha ....................................................................................................... 50

Shakti Peeth-# 49 – Karota ............................................................................................................ 51

Shakti Peeth-# 50 – Chattal ............................................................................................................ 52

Shakti Peeth-# 51 – Yashor ............................................................................................................ 53

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Shakti Peeth-An Introduction

Shakti Peeth – The Background Story:

When Sati, the wife of Shiva and the first incarnation of Parvati,

sacrificed herself at a yagna being performed by her father the

King Daksha; a very distraught Shiva started dancing with her

body. The world was terrorized from this Tandava Nritya and to

stop the devastating penance, Vishnu used his Sudarshan chakra

(the whirling knife on his finger tip) and completely cut up Sati's

body in several pieces. Wherever her body parts fell, a temple was

erected to commemorate different manifestations of Shiva and

Parvati and became a Hindu pilgrimage. They are called Pitha or

Sakti Pithas. These temples are scattered from present day

Pakistan to India to Sri Lanka to Bangladesh. Sati is also called

Devi or Shakti (Strength).

In the pages that follow, we have tried to capture all pertinent information relating to Shakti

Peethas in and around India. We have tried to collate all available information about Shakti

Peethas, their location, accessibility, etc and have also put in relevant photographs or images

symbolizing the place or location or the form of deity or the temple, in most cases.

Each Shakti Peeth below has the key information on top in the following format:

Place or Location Object of Sati Form of Devi Form of Shiva

The information in this e-book is compiled from various sources such as the Shiva Charitra,

Tantra Chudamani, and the Yogini Tantra and the images have been gathered from various

places including many web sites. We hereby acknowledge the respective copyrights of the

various owners. This e-book is distributed as a non-profit venture only and shall not be

transferred or sold in any form or manner, and shall not be copied, reproduced in full or

partial form, except with the prior written permission of the author.

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Shakti Peeth-# 1 – Kirit

Kirit Crown (Kirit) Vimala Sangbarta

Devi's crown or headdress fell here and idols are Devi as Vimala

(Pure) and Shiva as Sangbarta. Take the train to Ajimganj. The

temples are on the shore of the ganges near Batnagar. (in

Bangladesh?)

From Azimgong by rail to Batnagar (on the bank of the river

Ganges)

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Shakti Peeth-# 2 - Vrindavan

Vrindavan, U.P. Hairs Uma Bhootesh

Vrindavan is also the Playground of Lord Krishna.and

the gopis. The vana or forest or garden is where the

young Krishna grew up in the home of Yasoda the wife

of a cow herd. Krishna was capable of amazing feats

and saved the village from many perils such as the

Naga Kaliya and the great rage of Indra by holding up

a mountain above the village.

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Shakti Peeth-# 3 - Kolhapur

(a.k.a Karavirpur or Shivaharkaray or Karavipur )

Sharkrar, Kohlapur Three Eyes MahishMardini Krodheesh

Devi's three eyes fell here and the idols are Devi as

Mahishmardini (Durga the destroyer of Mahishashur)

and Shiva as Krodhish (the one who can be angry).

Kolhapur also houses the famous Mahalakshmi

Temple.

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Shakti Peeth-# 4 - Shriparvata

Shri Parvat, Laddakh Sole of the right foot Shree Sundari Sundaranand Bhairav

Devi's right seat fell here and the idols are Devi as Shri Sundari

(beautiful) and Shiva as Sundaranand (the handsome one). The

place is situated near Ladakh in Nepal.

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Shakti Peeth-# 5 - Varanasi

Varanasi, U.P. Ear-rings Vishalakshi Manikarni Kaal Bhairav

Devi's earrings (Kundal) fell here and the idols are Devi as

VishwaLakschmi (The provider of wealth to all) and Shiva as

Kala (Time or the end of time). The Puranas say that this city

exists even after the Pralaya. The famous place ‘Manikarnika’ is

located here and named so because the ear ring of goddess was

like pearl (mani)

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Shakti Peeth-# 6 –Godavari Tir

Godavaritir Left cheek Viveshi Dandpani

Devi's left cheek fell here and the idols are

Viswamatruka (mother of the world) and Shiva as

Dandapani (the one who holds a staff). This is located

in Andhra Pradesh State and the nearest place is

Godavari River Railway Station.

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Shakti Peeth-# 7 – Suchindram

Shuchi, Kanyakumari,T.N. Upper teeth Narayani Samhar

Devi's upper teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as

Narayani and Shiva as Sanghar. This place is near the

southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari in Tamilnadu,

which is a very famous tourist spot.

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Shakti Peeth-# 8 – Panchasaagar

Panch Sagar Lower Teeth Varahi Maharudra

Panchasagar - Devi's lower teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as

Barahi and Shiva as Maharudra (the angry one).

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Shakti Peeth-# 9 – Jvalamukhi

Jwalamukhi, Kangra, H.P. Tongue

Sidhida(Jwalamukhi

Devi)

Unmatt Bhairav

Devi's tongue fell here and the idols are Devi as Ambika (Mother)

and Shiva as Unmatta (Furious). This is located near Jullundher in

Punjab. From Jalandhar to Jalamukhi by local transport like

tanga.

The Temple of Jvalamukhi is an astounding sacred power point ~

an adventure unto itself. Within Jvalamukhi is an archaic

sanctuary to the tongue of Kali, the source of the flame of

transformation. The sanctuary contains a shallow pool of water.

Floating above the water are perpetual, natural-gas-fueled blue

flames.

A Foreign Visitor, Mark Roberts comments on Jvalamukhi as

under:

To be honest, on that first reading of the flames of transformation, my first reaction was,

"somebody has been reading H. Ryder Haggard's SHE one too many times!!".

However, further research has proven Jvalamukhi to be quite real. It is 34 km. south of

Kangra, in Himachal Pradesh ~ bounded by Tibet and the Himalayas to the North East ~ and

Jammu & Kashmir to the North West, and the Punjab to the west.

It seems probable that Jvalamukhi provided H. Ryder Haggard with the inspiration to write of

SHE and her flames of transformation (he worked in India as well as Africa for a number of

years)

... And, for me, the temple did indeed provide the inspiration & clues to making the final

connection for the Dakini Tantra ~ from the present to the days of high antiquity.

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Shakti Peeth-# 10 – Bhairava Parvat

Bhairav Parvat, Ujjain Upper Lip Avanti Lambkarna

Devi's upper lips fell here and idols are Devi as Avanti

(Modest) and Shiva as Lambakarna (Long eared one).

It is located near Ujjain.

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Shakti Peeth-# 11 – Attahas

Attahas, Labhpur, W.B. Lower Lip Phullara Vishwesh

(Attahas literally means Laughter)

Devi's lower lips fell here and the idols are Devi as

Fullara (Blooming) and Shiva as Bhairabh Vishwesha

(Lord of the universe). The place is in Bengal near

Birbhum. Image of Devi and the Shiva temple is next

to the Devi temple. It is a major pilgrimage and tourist

attraction.

From Birbhum to Ahmedpur to Labhpur (6.5 miles). Attahas is just East of Labhpur, around

115 miles from Kolkata. The temple of Vairab is beside the temple of Fullora. A deity made

of stone. It is so large that the lower leap of the goddess is about 15 to 18 feet wide.

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Shakti Peeth-# 12 – Janasthan

Panchavati, Nasik,

Maharashtra.

Chin Bhramri Vriktaksh

Devi's chin fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhramari

(female Bumble bee or attendant of Durga) and Shiva

as Vikrakatakkha (one with the crooked eyes or look).

Other names are Devi as Chibuka (the one with the

chin) and Shiva as Sarvasiddhish (the one who can

provide all desires).

Bhramari Devi is a dark goddess identified as another

form of Kalika. Said to be "as brilliant as a million

dark suns", she is surrounded by black bees and holds black bees in the first of her hands,

others of which are in the "boon-granting" and "fear-allaying" gestures. She destroys egoistic

demons while her bees make the seed-Mantra "Hring".

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Shakti Peeth-# 13 – Amarnath

Amarnath Cave, Kashmir Throat MahaMaya Trisandhyeshwar

Devi's neck fell here and the idols are Devi as

Mahamaya (the great Illusion) and Shiva as

Trisandhyasvar. The famous pilgrimage is Amarnath.

There is a Shiva linga of glacial ice which expands and

contracts with the seasons.

The Ice Lingam in Amarnath

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Shakti Peeth-# 14 – Nandipur

Nandipur, W.B. Necklace Nandini Nandikeshwar

Devi's necklace fell here and the idols are Devi as

Nandini and Shiva as Nandikishore. East of Saithia rail

station (120 miles from Kolkata).

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Shakti Peeth-# 15 – Sri Sailam

Mallikarjun hills, Shail Neck Mahalakshmi Shambaranand

Part of Devi’s neck fell here. This place is located in Andhra

Pradesh and is a very famous pilgrimage spot. Lord Shiva is also

called as “Mallikharjuna Swamy” and Ambal is known as

“Brahmaraambika”.

This is a very famous divine tourist spot and is one of the only 12

Jyotir Linga Shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva throughout India.

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Shakti Peeth-# 16 – Nalhatti

Nalhati, Calcutta Vocal Pipe Kalika Yogesh

Devi's vocal pipe fell here and the idols are Devi as Kalika

(Durga) and Shiva as Yogesh. By train from Howrah

station. From Hawra to Nolhati by rail (145 miles)

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Shakti Peeth-# 17 – Mithila

Mithila, Bihar Left Shoulder Uma Mahodar

Devi's left shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as

Mahadevi (Devi) and Shiva as Mahodara (the big

belied one). This is near Janakpur station. Near

Janakpur station road

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Shakti Peeth-# 18 – Ratnavali

Ratnavali, Chennai Right Shoulder Kumari Shiv

Devi's right shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Kumari

(Durga) and Shiva as Bhairava (Remover of fear). This place is

supposedly located near Madras (now Chennai) in Tamil Nadu.

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Shakti Peeth-# 19 – Prabhas

Prabhas, Girnar Hills Stomach Chandrbhaga Vakratund

Devi's stomach fell here and the idols are Devi as

Chandrabhaga (Throne of the moon) and Shiva as

Vakratunda (the one with the bent staff). This is near

Bombay (now Mumbai) where a launch goes to

Bharoal (also Veroal) which is near Prabhas (also

Provas).

From Bombay to Veroal by Steamer. From Veroal to

Provas. There is another way to Provas all thru by

train. Very close to this place is the famous Somnath Temple, which is very ancient and is

found in many a chapter of Indian History.

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Shakti Peeth-# 20 – Jallandhar

Jalandhar Left Breast Tripurmalini Bheeshan

One of Devi's breasts fell here and the idols are Devi as

Tripurmalini (Durga) and Shiva as Bhisan (Gruesome).

Jwalamukhi is the nearby Tirtha and train goes from

Delhi to Jullendhar. Holy place of Jwalamukhi is

covered already as the 9th Spot above.

The Devi Talab in Jallandhar a large masonary tank

sacred to Hindus.

There is also a very famous Shiva temple in Jallandhar, situated at Gur Mandi near Imam

Nasir mausoleum dates back to the Lodhi Era. Believed to be built by the Nawab of

Sultanpur Lodhi, the mandir is a blend of Muslim Hindu architecture. The main gate is built

in the style of a mosque while the rest of the building is in Hindu style. There is a legend that

when Jalandhar was Nawabs territory he had eyed a newly married Hindu girl who was a

devotee of lord Shiva. Lord shiva in the form of a serpant saved her honour. Awed by the

appearance of this serpent the Nawab apologised to the girl and built the temple on her

bidding

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Shakti Peeth-# 21 – Chitrakoot

Ramagiri, Chitrakoot Right Breast Shivani Chand Bhairav

The second of Devi's breasts fell here (another opinion

is that her Nala or Jaghanasti or Bone of the Abdomen

fell here) and the idols are Devi as Shivani (the wife of

Shiva) and Shiva as Chanda. This is located in Madhya

Pradesh near Bilaspur station and a walk of 2 miles.

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Shakti Peeth-# 22 – Deoghar

Baidyanath Heart Jai Durga Baidyanath

Devi's heart fell here and the idols are Devi as Jaidurga

(Victorious Durga) and Shiva as Vaidyanath. It is in Bihar. Joshidi

is the train station.

This is a very famous divine tourist spot and is one of the only 12

Jyotir Linga Shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva throughout India.

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Shakti Peeth-# 23 – Vakreshwar

Vakreshwar Part of Brain Mahishmardini Vakranath

Devi's mind or the centre of the brows fell here and the idols are

Devi as Mahishamardini (the slayer of Mahishasura) and Shiva as

Vakranath. Near Ahmedpur station – about 15 miles there from.

There are seven hot springs and also the Paphara (remover of sins)

river. The Mahamuni Ashtabakra found enlightenment here. On

Shivaratri (night) there is a grand Mela (fete) here.

The Ajay, Mayurakshi, Bakreswar (Vakreswar – spelt so in

Bengal) and Dwarka are the principle rivers of Birbhum district.

There is also a modern power plant at Bakreswar.

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Shakti Peeth-# 24 – Kanyakumari

Kanyashram Back Sarwani Nimish

Devi's back fell here and the idols are Devi as Sharvani and Shiva

as Nimisha. There are varying opinions about whether this is

Kanyashram or Kalikashram or Kanyakumari.

However, the most adapted view is that this is at Kanyakumari,

which is in Tamil Nadu and which is very close to Suchindram,

another Shakti Peetha.

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Shakti Peeth-# 25 – Bahula

Katwa, Veerbhum, W.B. Left arm Bahula Devi Bheeruk

Devi's left arm fell here and the idols are Devi as Bahula

(Abundant) and Shiva as Bhiruk (who is also Sarvasiddhadayaka).

Arrive at Katoa rail station and then go to Ketugram which is a

pilgrimage. It is believed that the goddess fulfils everyone’s

desire.

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Shakti Peeth-# 26 – Ujjain

Ujjaini, M.P. Elbow Mangal Chandika Kapilambar

Devi's elbows fell here and the idols are Devi as

Mangalchandi (Durga) and Shiva as Kapilambar (one

who wears the brown clothes). Shiva is siddhidayaka.

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Shakti Peeth-# 27 – Manivedika

Pushkar, Rajasthan Both Wrists Gayitri Sarvanand

Devi's middle of the palms fell here and the idols are Devi as

Gayatri (Saraswati) and Shiva as Sarvananda (the one who makes

everyone happy). The place is also varyingly referred to as

“Manibandha”or “Manivedika”.

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Shakti Peeth-# 28 – Prayag

Prayag (Allahabad), U.P. Right hand finger Lalita Bhav Bhairav

Three sacred rivers (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati)

meet here and that is why this place gets the name

Prayag. This is also called as the Prayagraj, as this is

the chief of all the 14 (Chaturdasa) prayags throughout

India. Devi's ten fingers fell here and the idols are Devi

as Lalita (beautiful). Another name is Alopi and Shiva

as Bhava.

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Shakti Peeth-# 29 – Puri

Utkal Virja, Jagannath Puri Umbilical Cord Vimla Jagannath

Devi's navel fell here and the idols are Devi as Vimala (the pure

one) and Shiva as Jagannath (the ruler of the world). This is near

the Jagannath temple of Puri in the state of Orissa.

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Shakti Peeth-# 30 – Kanchipuram

Kanchi Bone Devgarbha Ruru

Kanchipuram, a very famous pilgrimage spot, is situated in Tamil

Nadu and is very widely known for the spiritual powers of the

Devi Kamakshi. This is one of the Pancha Budha Shrines situate

in Tamil Nadu and represents the earth form. The Shiva is called

“Ekambara Nathar”. Kanchi is also famous for the Kanchi

Kamakoti Mutt, from where the Great Sage Sri Sri

Chandrasekarendra Saraswati (also affectionately called as “Sri

Maha Perival”) enshrined his blessings to the thousands of

devotees thronging the mutt for a glimpse of him.

There are varying opinions about whether this spot is the one in

Tamil Nadu or the one near Bolpur, which again is in the Birbhum

district of West Bengal, like many other Shakti Peethas covered

above. Bolpur is noted for Tagore’s Shantiniketan and is a center of education and culture.

It is said that Devi's skeleton fell here and the idols are Devi as Devagarbha and Shiva as

Ruru. Bolpur station to Kopar river banks. There is a well for worship. The spot is on the

bank of the river Kopai,4 miles away from Bolpur station

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Shakti Peeth-# 31 – AmarKantak

Amarkantak, M.P. Right Nipple Kali Asitananda

There are varying opinions on whether Amarkantak or

Kalmadhav is the perfect spot. The most adapted view

of Amarkantak, which is very close to Chitrakoot, is

the originating point of River Narmada and is situated

in Madhya Pradesh. It is also said that Devi's right

hips fell here and the idols are Devi as Kali and Shiva

as Asitananda.

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Shakti Peeth-# 32 – Sona

Sone Left Nipple Narmada Vadrasen

Devi's left hips fell here and the idols are Devi as Narmada and

Shiva as Vadrasen. This spot is located in Bihar.

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Shakti Peeth-# 33 – Kamakhya

Kamgiri,Assam Genital organ Kamakhya Umanand

Called by various names such as “Kamagiri”,

“Kamrup” and as “Kamakhya”, this famous pilgrimage

spot is located about 18 miles from Guwahati in

Assam. It is believed that those who visit this temple at

least once in their lifetime are freed from all their sins

and are blessed with the boon of immortality. This is

so because this is the spot where the Devi’s Yoni fell,

and by visiting this temple, we are going back to where

we originally came from.

The deity of worship is actually a lump of rock with a cut, which is always kept wet by a

small natural spring inside the cave, the water of which always oozes out in red color, and it

is said that the spring never dries up, even in the hottest of hot times. Even today, animal

sacrifices are very common in this shrine – especially that of doves. Devi's yoni fell here and

the idols are Devi as Kamakhya (personification of love) and Shiva as Umananda. The

Umananda temple is nearby in an islet on the river.

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Shakti Peeth-# 34 – Jayantia

Jayantia Hills, Assam Left thigh Jayanti Kramdeeshwar

10 km by bus and 4 km on foot, this place commands a

panoramic view of the majestic snow peaks of the

north. It is also well known for the temple dedicated to

Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti, Dhwaj is at an elevation

of 2100 m above sea level. Dhwaj is about 18 Kms

from Pithoragarh, Assam.

Adorned by mountains, forests and a river, Jayanti is a

quiet little village 11 km. away from Alipurduar. Tall

forests of sal, segun, simul, palash and sirish trees hide the mountains and sky, while the

sparkling Jayanti River flows beneath. Though normally accessible, the pathways may

become difficult to negotiate during the monsoon.

A two-hour trek takes one to the top of a hill where there is a Sati Temple. There is also a

Mahakaal Temple in three adjacent caves. In the first cave there are idols of the Brahma-

Vishnu-Maheshwar trinity, in the second there is one of Lord Shiva, and in the third, that of

goddess Mahakali.

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Shakti Peeth-# 35 – Patna

Patna, Bihar Right Thigh Sarvanandkari Vyomkesh

This city of Patna used to be known by the name

“Magadha” in earlier times.

Devi's right thigh fell here and the idols are Devi as

Sarvanandkari and Shiva as Vyomkesha.

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Shakti Peeth-# 36 – Tristrota

Shalbadi Gram, Jalpaigudi, Left Leg Bhramari Ishwar

Devi's left feet fell here and the idols are Devi as

Bhramari (Bumblebee) and Shiva as Iswar (God). On

the banks of Tista river in Shalbari village in Jalpaiguri

district in West Bengal.

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Shakti Peeth-# 37 – Tripura

Tripura Right Leg Tripur Sundari Tripuresh

Devi's right foot fell here and the idols are Devi as Tripurasundari

and Shiva as Tripuresh. Devi is grantor of all wishes or

Sarvavishta pradyani. Tripura is located near Udaipur.

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Shakti Peeth-# 38 – Vibasha

Vibhash, Tamluk, W.B. Left Ankle Kapalini Sarvanand

Tamluk, in the district of Medinipur

Devi's left ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhimarupa and

Shiva as Sarvananda.

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Shakti Peeth-# 39 – Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra, Haryana Right Ankle Savitri Sthanu

Kurukshetra is the fields belonging to the Kuru family where the

battle of the Mahabharata was fought between the Kurus and

Pandus

Devi's right ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Savitri or

Sthanu and Shiva as Aswanath.

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Shakti Peeth-# 40 – Yogadaya

Khirgram, West Bengal The Thumb of Right Leg Yogadaya Khirakantha

Devi's right toe fell here and the idols are Devi as Yogadaya and

Shiva as Khirakantha. Take Eastern Indian Railway to Bardwhan

station. The Bardwhan (also Bardhaman) city is 97km from

Calcutta by rail and one of the major rail junction in West Bengal.

It is also widely opined that this is the same as the Chintpurni

Temple, where the toes of Sati goddess had fallen being cut off by

the Chakra of Vishnu Lord when he was cutting away the pieces

of Sati's dead body carried by Lord Siva in his Tandava Nritya.

The Pindi represents Sati's feet and is a manifestation of her.

Chintpurni Devi is believed to fulfill the desires of a person who

comes there and devotedly worships her.

The Mantram repeated in the Pujah is said to have been revealed by the Devi herself when

she appeared in human form.

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Shakti Peeth-# 41 – Virat

Vairat, Rajasthan Leg Fingers Ambika Amrit

Devi's small toes of the feet fell here and idols are Devi as

Ambika and Shiva as Amrita (nectar of immortality).

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Shakti Peeth-# 42 – Kalipitha

Kalighat, Calcutta, W.B. Right leg fingers Kalika Nakuleesh

Devi's four small toes from her right foot fell here and the idols

are Devi as Kali and Shiva as Nakuleesh or Nakuleeshwar. Kali is

a dark complexioned form of Shakti who has taste for blood and

death. She rules over cremation sites and is worshipped by

devotees on a dark and moon-less night. Kali is female version of

Kala.

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Shakti Peeth-# 43 – Manasa

Manas Right Palm Dakshayani Amar

Devi's right hand or palm fell her and the idols are

Devi as Dakhchayani (Durga) and Shiva as Amar

(Immortal). This is a very famous pilgrimage spot and

is gaining attention as the most sacred spot on earth.

This is located in Tibet and also houses the most sacred

Lake Manasarovar. The complete details of

Manasarovar are not dwelt upon here as it is a huge

subject by itself.

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Shakti Peeth-# 44 – Nellore

Sri Lanka Anklet Indrakshi Raksheshwar

Devi’s feet bells (Nupur) fell here and the idols are

Devi as Indrakschi and Shiva as Rakchaseswara.

Indrakschi was created and worshipped by Indra in

person. The Lord here was worshipped by the Demon

King, Ravaneshwara, who was the Ruler of Sri Lanka.

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Shakti Peeth-# 45 – Gandaki

Muktinath, Nepal Right Cheek Gandaki Chakrpani

Devi's right cheek fell here and the idols are Devi as

Gandakichandi (the one who overcomes obstacles or Gandaki)

and Shiva as Chakrapani (Holder of the discus). Famous

pilgrimage. Worshipers believe that they will certainly attain the

divine grace from the goddess at these places.

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Shakti Peeth-# 46 – Pasupathinath

Nepal Both Knees

Guhyeshwari

Mahamaya

Kapal Bhairav

Devi's two knees fell here and the idols are Devi as

Mahamaya and Shiva as Kapali. This again is a very

famous pilgrimage spot and is in Nepal.

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Shakti Peeth-# 47 – Hingula

Hingula, Pakistan

The suture on the top of

the head

(Brahmarandhra)

Kottawisha (Bhairavi) Bhimlochan

Devi's mind or brain fell here and the idols are Devi as Kotari

(Durga) and Shiva as Bhimlochan (Triple eyed or the third eye).

The location is in a cave on the western part of Pakistan near

Karachi.

Hingula is 90 miles away from Karachi. The road from Karachi to

Hingula is alongside the Arabian sea. Usual Transport is Camel

or Camel driven cart. A beam of light can be seen within the dark

cave, where the temple is located.

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Shakti Peeth-# 48 – Sugandha

Sugandha Nose Sunanda Triambak

Devi's nose fell here and idols are Devi as Sunanada (Pleasing)

and Shiva as Traimbak (Rudra). A large number of worshippers

visit this place at Shiva-Chaturdashi (a religious occasion on the

14th moon during March)

The temple of Devi Sunanda is in the village Shikarpur which is

10 miles North of Barishal. The temple of Tryambak is in

Ponabalia located 5 miles South of Jhalkati rail station. Ponabalia

is under the village Shamrail situated on the bank of the river

Sunanda (at present known as Soundha).

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Shakti Peeth-# 49 – Karota

Kartoyatat, Bangladesh Sole of the left foot Aparna Vaman Bhairav

Devi's left seat or her clothing fell here and idols are Devi as

Aparna (the one who ate nothing) and Shiva as Bhairava

(Destroyer of fear). The King of Nator and his grandson the

Maharajah Ramakrishna used to meditate here. The temple is

located in the banks of Karotoa and is also called as “Bhavanipur”

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Shakti Peeth-# 50 – Chattal

Chatgaon, Bangladesh Right arm Bhawani Chandrashekhar

Devi's right arm fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhavani (Devi)

and Shiva as Chandrashekhar (the one who has the moon as the

crown). It is said that Mahadeva has himself pronounced that he

will visit Chandrashekhar mountain regularly during Kali yuga.

This is near Sitakunda station and is also called as Chattagram,

Chattal and Chittagong.

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Shakti Peeth-# 51 – Yashor

Yashohar, Bangladesh Left Palm Yashoreshwari Chand

Devi's centre of the hands fell here and the idols are

Jashoreswari and Shiva as Chanda (Moon or the one

who holds the moon). This place is also called by

varying names such as Yashor, Jessore and Yashohar.

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