What is a Shakti-Peeth
These are Sacred places in indian subcontinent where body parts/ornaments of Goddess Sati fell. Sati, the wife of Shiva was the daughter of Daksha Prajaapati a descendant of Brahma. Sati had married Shiva against the wishes of her father. Daksha performed a great Yagna in which he invited all of the gods and goddesses except his son in law Lord Shiva.
Humiliation of Goddess Sati & her Sacrifice
This did not deter Sati from reaching at her father’s house. She expressed her desire to Lord Shiva. He (Shiva) tried his best to dissuade her from going but Sati was unrelenting. Shiva then allowed her to go escorted by his ‘ganas’ (followers).
But Sati being an uninvited guest was not given any respect. Moreover Daksha insulted Shiva, by calumniating him. Sati became sad by her husband’s dishonour. She gave up her life by jumping into the altar of oblation-fire.
Tandav of Lord Shiva
When Lord Shiva heard about her death he became furious. He went to the place where Daksha was performing his oblation, along with his ‘ganas’ (followers). The oblation site was destroyed and Daksha was killed by his ‘ganas’.
Lord Shiva then carried the dead-body of Sati and started wandering all over the place like a lunatic. Shiva could not bear the loss of Sati & he picked up the remains of Sati's body and started dancing ( Tandav - the celestial dance of destruction). Because of Lord Shiva’s Tandav Nritya.
Lord Vishnu’s Act to Calm Lord Shiva
The whole 3 worlds were very afraid and Gods requested Lord Vishnu to intervene to stop this destruction, then lord Vishnu intervened and cut up Sati's body in several pieces using his Sudarshan chakra .
Wherever her body parts of Goddess Sati fell, on the same sacred places, temples were erected to worship goddess Sati and became important centers of Goddess worship and Hindu pilgrimage. These places were called shaktipeeths. These temples are scattered all over Indian subcontinent.
About Shakti Peethas
At all the Shakti Peethas, the Goddess Shakti is accompanied by her consort, Lord Bhairava (a manifestation of Lord Shiva). Shakti is an aspect of the Supreme Being Adi parashakti, the mother of the trimurti, the holy trinity in Hindu mythology.
There are 51 Shakti Peeth linking to the 51 alphabets in Sanskrit. Each temple has shrines for Shakti and Kalabhairava, and mostly Shakti and Kalabharava in different Shakti Peeth have different names.
"Shakti" refers to the Goddess worshipped at each location, all being manifestations of Dakshayani (Sati), Parvati or Durga; "Body Part or Ornament" refers to the body part or piece of jewellery that fell to earth, at the location on which the respective temple is built.
About Four Adi Shakti Pithas
Some of the great religious texts like the Shiva Purana, the Devi Bhagavata, the Kalika Purana and the AstaShakti recognize four major Shakti Peethas (centers), like Bimala (Pada Khanda) (inside the Jagannath temple of Puri, Odisha), Tara Tarini (Sthana Khanda, Purnagiri, Breasts) (Near Berhampur, Odisha), Kamakhya Temple (Yoni khanda) (Near Guwahati, Assam) and Dakhina Kalika (Mukha khanda) (Kolkata, West Bengal) originated from the limbs of the Corpse of Mata Sati in the Satya Yuga.
1 Puri, Odisha (inside Jagannath Temple complex) --- Pada ---- Known as Bimala Devi
2 Berhampur, Odisha ---- Sthana (Breasts) ---- Known as Tara Tarini Devi
3 Guwahati, Assam - Yoni khanda - Known as Kamakshya Devi
4 Kolkata, West Bengal (Kalighat Kali Temple) - Mukha khanda - Known as Dakshina Kalika
Apart from these four there are 52 other famous Peethas recognised by religious texts. According to the Pithanirnaya Tantra the 52 peethas are scattered all over India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Pakistan
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52 Shakti-Peeths of Indian SubContinent
Two Shakti-Peeths are in Pakistan
Hingulaj Shakti-Peeth Pakistan
Godess Devi's brain fell here and the idols are Devi as Kotari (Durga) and Shiva as Bhimlochan (Terrible eyed or the third eye). The location is in a cave on the western part of Pakistan in Baluchistan near Karachi. Hingulaj is 170 miles away from Karachi. The road from Karachi to Hingula is alongside the Arabian sea.
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Hingula ShaktiPeeth-Pakistan-Known as Nani_ki_Mandir in Pakistan
Shivaharkaray Shakti-Peeth Sindh Pakistan
Shivaharkaray or Karavipur: 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). It is near Karachi in Pakistan, by rail the nearest station isParkai.
- Coordinates: 25.0°30′50″N 65.0°30′55″E
- Location: Sindth
- Country: Pakistan
- State: Sindh
- Locale: Parkai, Sati (goddess) as Mahishasuramardini and Shiva as Ragi or Krodish
Sugandha Shakti Peeth (Bangladesh)
The temple of Devi Sunanda shakti-Peeth is in the village Shikarpur which is 10 miles North of Barishal on the banks of Sondh river in Bangladesh. Here nose of Goddess Sati had fallen. Its Shakti is called Sunanda and Bhairav is called Triyambak.
A large number of worshippers visit this place at Shiva-Chaturdashi (a religious occasion on the 14th moon during March)
Nearest Railway Station is Jhalakati Railway Station about 5 miles away.
Shakti-Peeths in North - India
Chintpurni - Chinnmastika Shakti-Peeth
Chintpurni Devi Temple is a main temple and place of pilgrimage and one of the main Shakti Peethas in India. Chintpurni is located in Una district Himachal Pradesh.
The Chintpurni Shakti Peeth is dedicated to the temple of Chinnamastika Devi or Chinnamasta Devi. Chhinnamasta or Chinnamastika temple is one of the 7 major and 51 total Shakti Peethas. Chhinnamasta is interpreted as the severed-headed one as well as the foreheaded-one.
The Chintpurni Temple besides having the idols of Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi and Mata Shri Chintpurni Devi also has the idol of Chhina Mastaka, the killer of the demon Nishumbha. It is said that the feet of Sati fell at this place and is thus considered one of the most important of the 51 Shakti Peeths.
It is said that if you ask something from the Devi with a true heart, your wish will be fulfilled.
Jwalamukhi Devi Shakti-Peeth
Maa Jwalamukhi is the most famous Shakti Peetha where it is said that the “Tongue” of Maa Sati fell and the idols are Devi Maa as Siddhida (Ambika) and Lord Shiva as Unmatta Bhairav. This is located in Disst. Kangra of Himanchal Pradesh. Jwalamukhi is famous temple, 30km south of Kangra valley of the Goddess Jwalamukhi with flaming mouth also known asFlaming Goddess.
Avantika Shaktipeeth(Bhairav mountain) - Ujjain - MP
One of the 52 famous Shakti Peethas is situated at Bhairav hills (on the banks of Shipra river), near Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, India. The holy place is dedicated to Goddess Durga also known as Maa Avanti or Avantika. It is believed thatDevi Sati’s ‘Upper Lip’ fell here. The temple is also known as Goddess Mahakali temple, also known as Ujjain Mahakali Shakti peeth, also known as Garh kali or Kalika temple. It is one of the eighteen Maha Shakti peethas.
About Ujjain & Origin of Kshipra River
Ujjain is considered as one of the holiest cities of our country. This goes back to the story of the famous “Sagar Manthan”.It is believed that after the churning of the ocean, the Gods and the demons, both tried to have the nectar first, and during this chase, a drop of the nectar fell on Ujjain, making it sacred. And this is how River Kshipra originated.
How to reach Ujjain Avantika/Mahakali ShaktiPeeth
This temple is located in Bherugarh, near River Kshipra, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.The best way to reach Ujjain is by train, since the nearest airport is in Indore, which is 50 kms away.
Attahas, Katwa ShaktiPeeth - West Bengal
Attahas meaning is Atta and Hasa (laughter) meaning extreme loud laughter. The temple of Attahas is considered as a Shakti Peetha. The Shakti of the Attahas shrine is addressed as Phullara and the Kalabhairava as Vishvesh.
The temple of Attahas is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas and here lower lip of goddess Sati fell. The temple is a site of Hindu pilgrimage throughout the year.
The temple is located in the Nirol gram panchayat in the Katwa subdivision of the Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It is about 5 km from the Nirol bus stand.
Prabhas ShaktiPeeth - Veraval Gujarat
Prabhas Shakthi Peeth is the place where Sati’s Stomach fell. Devi Sati is worshipped as Maa Chandrabhaga (the moon goddess) and Lord Shiva as Vakratunda (one with curved body).
Location of Prabhas ShaktiPeeth
Prabhas Shakthi Peeth is located in Gujarat near Veraval City (20.9°N 70.37°E) . Veraval railway station is themain rail junction located at 13 hours from Mumbai by train. There is good bus transport facility from all major cities to Prabhas. There are many private cabs which are easily available to reach Prabhas. The Shakthi Peeth is located close to Somnath temple just 6 kms.
Other places of tourist attraction Near Prabhas ShaktiPeeth
- Prabhas Patan Museum – This museum has Kalabhairav Linga of Lord Shiva, holy stones (shaligram) and statues of goddess Parvati.
- Bhalka Tirth: This place is dedicated to Sun God
- Other temples are Geeta Temple, Ahilyabhai temple Suraj temple and Balramjiki guha
- Somnath temple is one of the important 12 Jyotirlingas.
About Prabhas ShaktiPeeth - The Temple
Presently there is no Temple at this place , but there should be a separate shrine for Devi in ancient times. Present structure is like a stage, It’s like remaining of a sub shrine that is destructed on the top. But during re-construction of Somnath temple, the trustees forget or didn’t take care to rebuild the Devi shrine. They left it as it is.
We can see a arrow mark in south side of this temple, that indicates that is no land at that region that will end with endless sea up to south pole, This temple is situated near to the Main City Veraval in Gujarat, so the transportation is not an issue. Here the idol of Maa Sati is called as ‘Chandrabhaga’ and the lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhakratunda’. Meaning of Chandrabhaga is throne of moon and depicts power.
We can see a arrow mark in south side of this temple, that indicates that is no land at that region that will end with endless sea up to south pole, This temple is situated near to the Main City Veraval in Gujarat, so the transportation is not an issue. Here the idol of Maa Sati is called as ‘Chandrabhaga’ and the lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhakratunda’. Meaning of Chandrabhaga is throne of moon and depicts power.
When to Visit Prabhas ShaktiPeeth
Best Time to visit Ptabhas is during Navratris, March or April and other in the September or October month. The whole ambience of temple during this festival is mesmerizing to see and people all over the country come here to celebrate this auspicious occasion. Navaratri at Prabhas shaktipeth are celebrated with full energy, faith, dedication and devotion. Navaratri are celebrated for over 9 days, with some people not eating any type of food that is derived from the soil for these nine days. Another festival that is celebrated in Prabhas with great enthusiasm is the ‘Shivaratri’. Annually there is a famous fair held near to theSomnath temple. A very famous activity or you can say dance is performed by men and women together and it is called as‘Garbha or Dandiya’ during the holy days of Navaratri.
Janasthana ShaktiPeeth - Nasik - Maharshtra
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).
Janasthan ShaktiPeeth is located at Panchwati, in Nasik, Maharashtra, India.
MAA VISHWESHWARI GODAVARITIR OR SARVASHAIL ShaktiPeeth
Devi's left cheek fell here and the idols are Viswamatuka (mother of the world) and Shiva as Dandapani(the one who holds a staff).
Shakti Peetha is located at Kotilingeswar temple on the banks of Godavari river near Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Gandaki Shaktipeeth Nepal
Devi's right cheek fell here and the idols are Devi as Gandakichandi (the one who overcomes obstacles or Gandi) and Shiva as Chakrapani (Holder of the discus). Gandaki Shakti Peeth,located at Nepal, is dedicated to Goddess Gandaki existing as the most religious river of Nepal.
Suchindram Shaktipeeth Kanyakumari
Devi's upper teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Narayani (the wife of Narayan) and Shiva asSanghar.Suchindrum is a temple town situated in the southern most district of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu State, India. It is 11 km from Kanyakumari city and about 7 km from Nagarkoil lying between these two towns.
Panchasagar Shaktipeeth Varanasi
Devi's lower teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Barahi and Shiva as Maharudra (the angry one).It is located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India.Varahi Maa is one of the Matrikas, a group of seven or eight mother goddesses in the Hindu religion. With the head of a sow, Varahi is the Shakti (feminine energy, or sometimes, consort) of Varaha, the boar Avatar of the Lord Vishnu. In Nepal, she is called Varahi.
Bhavanipur or Karota (river) ShaktiPeeth - West Bengal
Devi's left seat or her clothing fell here and idols are Devi as Aparna (the one who ate nothing, not even leaves) and Shiva as Bhairabha (Destroyer of fear). The King of Nator and his grandson the Maharajah Ramakrishna used to meditate here. The seat, the yognakunda and five skulls are still here. In the month of Baisakha according to the Bengali calendar, there is a large fete or Mela here to celebrate Ramanavami or Deepanbita.
Shriparvata Shaktipeeth Ladakh Kashmir
Devi's right seat fell here and the idols are Devi as Shri Sunadari (beautiful) and Shiva as Sundaranand(the handsome one).The place is situated in Ladakh (Kashmir).
Vrindavana ShaktiPeeth
Devi's ringlets of hair fell here and idols are Devi as Uma (Devi) and Shiva as Bhootesh (or provider of all desires). Playgorund 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. But his time was mostly spent with the beautiful gopis or cow girls with whom he had many affairs. The principal of illicit love is the basis of this aspect of philosophy where a person harbours a secret love for god which he cannot reveal to others.The location of temple is very clear in Vrindavan, near new bus stand on Bhuteshwar road within Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple. Vrindavan also known as Vraj, is a town in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Kirit Shaktipeeth - BangaDesh
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).The Temple is just five kilometres from Dahapara railway station, and is the oldest temple in the Murshidabad district.
Shri Sailam or Mallikarjun Shaktipeeth - AndraPradesh
Devi's nape of the neck fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahalakchmi (the goddess of prosperity and wife of Mahavishnu) and Shiva as Sarvananda (the one who makes everyone happy). Devi's temple is Near Shrihatta town and Shiva's temple is near Joinpur village in Andhra Pradesh.
Nalhati Shaktipeeth West Bengal
Devi's vocal pipe fell here and the idols are Devi as Kalika (Durga) and Shiva as Yogesh. It is located in Nalhati in West bengal,India.
Amarnath ShaktiPeeth - Kashmir
Devi's neck fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahamaya (the great Illusion) and Shiva asTrisandhyasvar. The famous pilgrimage is Amarnath. There is a Shiva linga of glacial ice which expands and contracts with the seasons.It is located in Kashmir Valley, India.
Ratnavali Shaktipeeth - West bengal
Devi's right shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Kumari (Durga) and Shiva as Bhairabha(Remover of fear).It is situated at Khanakul-Krishnanagar (on the banks of Ratnakar River); district Hooghly, West Bengal, India.
Mithila Shakti Shaktipeeth Nepal
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 in Bihar (India) now considered as modern Janakpur in Nepal.
Chattagram BanglaDesh (also called Chattal)
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. This is in Bangladesh.
Manasa Shaktipeeth Haridwar Uttrakhand
Devi's right hand or palm fell her and the idols are Devi as Dakhchayani (Durga) and Shiva as Amar(Immortal). Manasa shaktipeeth befalls atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills in Haridwar in Uttrakhand state of India.
Harsidhi or Ujjaini Shaktipeeth:
Devi's elbows fell here and the idols are Devi as Mangalchandi (Durga) and Shiva as Kapilambar (one who wears the brown clothes). It is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh,India.
Manivedika Shaktipeeth Pushkar Rajasthan
Devi's middle of the palms fell here and the idols are Devi as Gayatri (Saraswati) and Shiva asSarvananda (the one who makes everyone happy).It is located near Pushkar,Rajasthan.
Prayag Raj ShaktiPeeth UP (three rivers meet here):
Devi's ten fingers fell here and the idols are Devi as Lalita (beautiful). Another name is Alopi and Shiva as Bhava. Near Tribeni ghat there is Banitirtha ghat (Quay for boats). Allahabad is the train station.It is located at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Bahula Shaktipeeth West Bengal
Devi's left arm fell here and the idols are Devi as Bahula (Abundant) and Shiva as Bhiruk (who is also Sarvasiddhadayaka).It is situated at Bhardhaman district near Katwa in West Bengal, India.
Jallandhar Devi Talaab - ShaktiPeeth Punjab
Devi's right breast fell here and the idols are Devi as Tripurmalini (Durga) and Shiva as Bhisan(Gruesome).It is located at Jallandhar in Punjab.
Ramgiri (or Chitrakoot mountain) UP - India
Devi's left breast fell here (another opinion is that her Nala or Jaghanasti fell here) and the idols are Devi as Shibani (the wife of Shiva) and Shiva as Chanda. It is located at Ramgiri (Chitrakoot) in Uttar Pradesh,India.
Vaidyanath or Deoghar ShakiPeeth - Bihar
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.
Puri Shatipeeth (Utkal) Jagannath Puri Orissa
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.
Kanchipuram ShaktiPeeth Tamilnadu
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.It is situtated in Shivkoji city near Kanjivaram of Tamil Nadu
Kalmadhava (Amarkantaka) MadhyaPradesh
Devi's right hips fell here and the idols are Devi as Kali (another form of Durga) and Shiva asAsitananda. By praying to the Devi profusely pilgirms can obtain their desired objective.It is located atAmarkantak in Madhya Pradesh.
Sona Shakti(near Sone river) Shaktipeeth MadhyaPradesh
Devi's left hips fell here and the idols are Devi as Narmada and Shiva as Vadrasen.Sona (Narmada) Temple at the source point of Narmada River in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh,
Kamakhya (or Kamroop) ShaktiPeeth - Guwahati Assam
Devi's yoni fell here and the idols are Devi as Kamakhya (personification of love) and Shiva asUmananda. This is near Gauhati in the state of Assam on the banks of the Brahmaputra (the son of Brahma) river. The temple is on top of the Nilachal Hill. This is a famous pilgrimage for women seeking fertility or love. The temple is supposedly built by Kamdev, the god of love. The Umananda temple is nearby in an islet on the river.
Pasupattinath Shaktipeeth (Nepal):
Devi's two knees fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahashira and Shiva as Kapali.Pashupatinath Shakti Peeth, located on the banks of holy Bagmati River in Kathmandu of Nepal.
Jayanti Shaktipeeth BanglaDesh
Devi's left thigh fell here and the idols are Devi as Jayanti and Shiva as Kramadiswar. It is located atKalajore Baurbhag village of Falzur Pargana under Jayantia Thana of Sylhet district, Bangladesh, is also known as Falizur Kalibari.
Magadha (Patna Shaktipeeth) - Patna Bihar
Devi's right thigh fell here and the idols are Devi as Sarvanandari and Shiva as Bomkesha. Patna Shakti Peeth is located at Maharajganj, about 10 K.m East from the Patna Junction railway station in Bihar.
Tripura Shakipeeth - Tripura
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 Shakti Peeth is located at the top of the hills, nearRadhakishorepur village, with a little distance away from Udaipur town of Tripura, India.
Yogadaya Shaktipeeth Bardhwan
Devi's right toe fell here and the idols are Devi as Yogadaya and Shiva as Khirakantha. Take Eastern Indian Railway to Bardwhan station. Take Bardhwan Katoa Rail to Nigam station. Nigam station to Khirgram (village) is 2 miles. A mela (fair) is held during Baisakha Sankranti.
Kalighat Shaktipeeth West Bengal
Devi's four small toes from her right foot fell here and the idols are Devi as Kali and Shiva as Nakulish or Nakuleswar. Famous pilgrimage located in Calcutta in the state of West Bengal. Kali is a dark complexioned form of Shakti who has taste for blood and death. She rules over the cremation sites and is worshipped by devotees on a dark and moon less night. She is a popular deity of Bengal. kali is the female version of Kala or end of time.
Kurukshetra ShaktiPeeth Haryana
Kurukheshetra 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.
Bakrawar Shaktipeeth - West Bengal
Devi's mind or the centre of the brows fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahishamardini (the slayer of Mahishasur or Durga) and Shiva as Bakranath. Near Ahmedpur station. 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. It is situated in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
Jessore Shaktipeeth
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).
Nandipur Shaktipeeth- West Bengal
Devi's necklace fell here and the idols are Devi as Nandini and Shiva as Nandikishore.It is situated at Birbhum district (now a part of Sainthia), West Bengal, India.
Vishalakshi Shaktipeeth - Varanasi
Devi's earrings (Kundal) fell here and the idols are Devi as VishwaLakshmi (The provider of wealth to all) and Shiva as Kala (Time or the end of time).The Vishalakshi Temple of Divine Mother Sati, wife of Lord Shiva stands at Meer Ghat just behind Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, India.
Kanashram or Kalikashram Kanyakumari Tamilnadu
Devi's back fell here and the idols are Devi as Sharvani and Shiva as Nimisha. It is located at Kanyakumari in Tamilnadu, India.
Nellore Shatipeeth (Sri Lanka)
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.
Virat Shaktipeeth Rajasthan
Devi's small toes of the feet fell here and idols are Devi as Ambika and Shiva as Amrita (nectar of immortality).It is locaedt near Bharatpur in Rajashtan,India.
Vibasha Shaktipeeth West bengal
Devi's left ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhimarupa and Shiva as Sarvananda.It is near to Roopnarayan River at Tamluk Village under district Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India.
Tristrota Shaktipeeth West bengal
Devi's left leg fell here and the idols are Devi as Vramari (Bumblebee) and Shiva as Iswar (God). On the banks of Tista river in Shalbari village in Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal.
18 Maha Shakti Pithas of India
The modern cities or towns that correspond to these 64 locations can be a matter of dispute, but there are a few that are totally unambiguous, these are mentioned in the Ashta Dasa Shakthi Peetha Stotram by Adi Shankara.[13] This list contains 18 such locations which are often referred to as Maha Shakthi Peeths.
1 Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) Groin Shankari devi
2 Kanchi (Tamil Nadu) Back part Kamakshi Devi
3 Pandua (West Bengal) Stomach Srigala Devi
4 Mysore (Karnataka) Hair Chamundeshwari devi
5 Alampur (Andhra Pradesh) Upper teeth Jogulamba devi (Yogamba devi)
6 Shrishailam, (Andhra Pradesh) Neck part Bhramaramba devi
7 Kolhapur (Maharastra) Eyes Mahalakshmi devi
8 Mahur (Nanded District, Maharastra) Right hand Ekaveerika Devi
9 Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) Upper lip Mahakali devi
10 Pithapuram (Andhra Pradesh) Left hand Puruhutika devi
11 Jajpur (Odisha) Navel Biraja Devi
12 Draksharamam (Andhra Pradesh) Left cheek Manikyamba devi
13 Guwahati (Assam) Vulva Kamarupa devi
14 Prayaga (Uttar Pradesh) Fingers Madhaveswari devi
15 Kangra,Jwalamukhi (Himachal Pradesh) Tongue Vaishnavi devi
16 Gaya (Bihar) Breast part Sarvamangala devi
17 Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Wrist Vishalakshi devi
18 Sharada Peeth(Kashmir) * Right hand Saraswathi devi
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