Introduction

Shakti is the word that translates to Power in English, but the term is most predominantly used in India to refer to the Supreme Feminine Energy. Goddess Durga, Maa Jagdamba, Jagatjanni, Jagatmata, Mahamaya, Adi Shakti, etc., all are just different names of that one Supreme feminine power whose energies reflect on earth through the 51 Shaktipeethas. It represents the unification of the world’s energies into that single form we know as goddess ‘Mahadurga’, ‘Mahamaya’, or ‘Mahashakti’. 

In this article, you will learn about 51 Shakti Peethas. What are the Shakti Peethas? How did they come into existence? Where are they located? And how are they the power centre of the world energies? – Everything in this article. So stay connected with us till the last line and do not let your attention fade during. 

 

What Are Shakti Peethas?

Shakti Peethas are temples dedicated to the goddess Adi Shakti, where the mother goddess resides in her supreme energetic form. According to the scriptures and sacred texts, there are 51 Shakti Peethas located inside and outside Indi,a including Pakistan, Banglades,h and the Indian Subcontinent. The Shakti Peethas are considered to be the abode of goddess ‘Adi Shakti’ where she resides in the awakened form. 

How Shaktipeethas Came Into Existence?

According to the Hindu Tales, Goddess Sati was the daughter of Daksha Prajapati, who is credited as the son of Lord Brahma. Goddess Sati married Lord Shiva against the wish of her father. Thus, Daksha Prajapati was furious at Goddess Sati and Lord Shiva. Therefore, to take revenge, he organized a grand ‘Yagna’ and invited all the other deities except Lord Shiva.

Goddess Sati could not understand her father’s plan and therefore reached the ‘Yagna’ place without any invitation against the consent of Lord Shiva. After she reached the ‘Yagna’ place, she saw other trinities (Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva make trinities in Hinduism) – Lord Brahma & Lord Vishnu. 

To this, her father, Daksha, became furious and started insulting Lord Shiva with his words. Goddess Sati couldn’t tolerate her husband’s insult. But, she also could not harm her father, therefore, she set herself into ‘Yoga Agni’ and renounced her mortal earthly body. She appeared in the ‘Adi Shakti’ form to ‘Daksha’ and cursed him for his sins. 

Lord Shiva, in the grief of losing Goddess Sati, became enraged. He started wandering in the universe holding his beloved’s body in his hand. His anger started reflecting in this world with the brutal destruction when he performed ‘Tandav’ – The Destructive Dance of Lord Shiva.

Therefore, to save this world from Lord Shiva’s anger, Lord Vishnu cut the lifeless body of Goddess Sati into 51 pieces with his Sudarshan Chakra. These pieces fell on earth at 51 different places, and each place emerged as a ‘Shaktipeetha’. Thus, this way the 51 Shaktipeethas came into existence where the divine energy of goddess ‘Adi Shakti’ can be experienced. 

 

The List Of 51 Shaktipeethas

Durga Saptashati, the sacred text praising goddess Durga in her Shakti form, reveals about 51 Shaktipeeths as the source of universe’s energies:

 

1. Mahamayi Shaktipeetha, Amarnath, Jammu & Kashmir

Mahamayi Shaktipeetha is the place where the ‘Throat’ of Mata Sati fell. It is located at the Amarnath Shrine in the cave where ‘Amarnath Baba’ appears to bless devotees. 

Near the snow-built Shivlinga at Amarnath, the self-made snow-built Shakti Peetha appears and is worshipped as Parvati Shaktipeethas or Mahamaya Shaktipeetha. While the Lord Shiva is worshipped as Bhairav Trisandhyasvar here. Therefore, this is a highly sacred and prominent religious place for Hindus.

 

2.Phullara Shaktipeetha, Attahasa, West Bengal

Phullara Shaktipeetha in Attahasa is the place where the ‘Lower’ lip of Mata Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is located in Attahasa near Labhpur of West Bengal. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Phullara’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhairav Vishwesh’. 

 

3. Bahula Shaktipeetha, Bardhaman, West Bengal

Bahula Shaktipeetha in Bardhaman is the place in West Bengal where the ‘Left Arm’ of Goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is located in ‘Ketugram’ in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Bahula’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhairav Bhiruk’. 

 

4. Mahishamardini Bakreswar Shaktipeetha, Siuri town

Mahishamardini Bakreshwar Shaktipeetha is the place in West Bengal where a Portion of the head between the eyebrows of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal on the bank of the Paphra River. It is about at a distance of 24 km from the ‘Siuri’ town. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Mahishamardini’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhairav Vakranath’.

 

5. Avanti Shaktipeetha, Bairavparvat, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Avanti Shaktipeetha is the place in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where the ‘Upper Lip’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is located in Ujjain on Bhairavparvat on the bank of the Shipra River. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Avanti’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhairav Lambakarna’. 

 

6. Aparna Shaktipeetha, Bhavanipur, Bangladesh

Aparna Shaktipeethas, also revered as Bhavanipur Shaktipeetha, is the place in Bangladesh, where ‘left Anklet of goddess Sati is believed to have fallen off. The Shaktipeetha is located in Karatoyat, Sherpur Upazila of Bogra District. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Aparna’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhairav Vaman’.

 

7. Gandaki Chandi Shaktipeeth, Chandi River, Nepal

Gandaki Chandi Shaktipeethas is the place in Nepal, where the ‘Cheek’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is situated in the Muktinath Valley of Mustang in Nepal. The temple is located at the base of Thorang La Mountain Pass, and it is one of the world’s highest temples. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Gandaki Chandi’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhairav Chakrapani’. 

 

8. Bhramari Shaktipeetha, Janasthaan, Maharashtra

Bhramari Shaktipeetha is the place in Maharashtra where the ‘Chin’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is situated at Panchavati, in Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Bhramari’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Vikritaksh Bhairav’. 

 

9. Hinglaj Shaktipeetha, Balochistan, Pakistan

Hinglaj Shaktipeeth is the place in Balochistan province of Pakistan where the ‘Head’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is located in the middle of Hingol National Park on the Makran coast in the Lasbela district of Balochistan. The Hinglaj Mata Temple is Pakistan’s largest Hindu temple and one of the UNESCO sites. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Hinglaj’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhimalochana’.

 

10. Jayanti Shaktipeetha, Nartiang, Meghalaya

Jayanti Shaktipeetha is the place in Meghalaya where the ‘Left Thigh’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is located in the West Jayantia Hills of Meghalaya, India. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Jayanti or Jayanti Shakti Mata’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Kamadishwar’. 

 

11. Jeshoreshwari Shaktipeetha, Khulna district, Bangladesh

Jeshoreshwari Shaktipeetha is the place in Bangladesh where the ‘Palm’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is situated in Ishwaripur in Shayamnagar sub-district, within Khulna district of Bangladesh. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Jeshoreshwari’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Chanda’. 

 

12. Jwala/Siddhida Shaktipeetha, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Jwala Shaktipeeth is the place in Himachal Pradesh, India, where the ‘Tongue’ of goddess Sati fell. This Shaktipeeth is situated in the ‘Kangra’ valley of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Siddhida’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Unmatta Bhairava’. This Shaktipeetha is famous by the name ‘Jwala Devi Temple’ and is a centre of great devotion in India. 

 

13. Dakshina Kali Shaktipeetha, Kalighat, West Bengal

Dakshina Kali Shaktipeetha or Kalighat Kali Temple is the place in West Bengal where the ‘Right Toes’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is situated in Kalighat, within Kolkata of West Bengal. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Dakshina Kali’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Nakuleshwar’.

 

14. Kalmadhav Shaktipeethas, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh

Kalmadhav Shaktipeethas is the place in Madhya Pradesh where the ‘Left Buttock’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is situated in the Amarkantak region of Madhya Pradesh, India, on the Narmada river. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Kalmadhava’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Asitananda’.

 

15. Kamakhya Shaktipeetha, Guwahati, Assam

Kamakhya Shaktipeetha in Guwahati, Assam, is the place where the ‘Yoni’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is situated at Nilachal Hills, in the Guwahati district of Assam, India. This is one of the most prominent Shaktipeethas among the 51 Shaktipeethas. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Kamakhya’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Kamesvara’.

 

16. Devgarbha/Kankleshwari Shaktipeetha, Birbhum, West Bengal

Devgarbha/Kankleshwari Shaktipeethas or Kankalitala Temple is the place in West Bengal, India, where the ‘Bones’ of goddess Sati fell. This Shaktipeeth is situated in the Kankalitala town, near the Kopai River of Birbhum District, West Bengal. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Devgarbha’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Ruru’.

 

17. Sravani Shaktipeetha, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Sravani Shaktipeetha in Kanyakumari is the place where the ‘Back & Spine’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, at the Southernmost point of India. To reach this temple, Kanyakumari is the nearest railway station, and Trivandrum International Airport, the nearest airport. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Sravani’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Nimish’..

 

18. Chamundeshwari/Jaya Durga Shaktipeetha, Chamundi Hills, Mysore

Chamundeshwari Shaktipeetha is the place in Mysore, where the ‘Hair’ of goddess Sati fell. This Shaktipeeth is situated on the top of Chamundi Hill, in Mysore city of Karnataka. It is also known as ‘Chamundeshwar Devi Temple’ or ‘Jaya Durga Temple’. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Chamundeshwari’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bheeshan Bhairava’.

 

19.Vimla/ Kiriteshwari Shaktipeetha, Murshidabad, West Bengal

Kiriteshwari Shaktipeetha is the place in West Bengal, where ‘the Crown (Kirit)’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in the Kiritkona Village, Nabagram CD Block, Murshidabad District, West Bengal. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Vimla or Maa Kiriteshwari’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Samvarta’.

 

20.Kumari Shakti or Ratnawali Anandamayee Shaktipeetha, West Bengal

Ratnawali Anandamayee Shaktipeethas is the place in West Bengal, where the ‘Right Shoulder’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated on the bank of Ratnakar River, at Khanakul – Krishnanagr, Hooghly district, West Bengal. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Goddess Kumari’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhairav’.

 

21. Bhramri Shaktipeetha, Bodaganj, Jalpaiguri

Bhramri Shaktipeetha is the place in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, where the ‘Left Leg’ of goddess Sati fell. It is located in Bodaganj Village of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Because the temple is situated on the bank of the ‘Tista River’, it is also regarded as ‘Tristrota Shaktipeetha’. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Bhramri’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Iswar’.

 

22. Shakti Dakshayani Shaktipeethas or Mansa Shaktipeetha, Manasarovar, Tibet

Dakshayani Shaktipeetha or Mansa Shaktipeetha is the place in Tibet, where the ‘Right Hand’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated just beside the Mansarovar lake in the Tibet Region. This is one of the most sacred and divine Shaktipeetha – it feels like heaven on Earth, surrounded by mysterious divine energies. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Dakshayani’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Amar’.

 

23. Gayatri Manibandh Shaktipeetha, Pushkar, Rajasthan

Manibandh Shaktipeetha is the place in Rajasthan, where the ‘Wrist or Bracelet’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated on ‘Gayatri Hills’ near the city of Pushkar, Rajasthan. The place is also famous by the name ‘Gayatri Temple’. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Gayatri’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Sharvananda’.

 

24. Maa Uma Devi Shaktipeetha, Mithila, Border of Nepal and India

Uma Shaktipeetha is the place in Mithila, where the ‘Left Shoulder’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in the Mithila region on the border of Bihar (India) and Nepal. The nearest railway station to reach ‘Maa Uma Devi Shaktipeetha Temple’ is Janakpur Railway Station. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Uma Devi’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Mahodar’.

 

25. Nagapooshani Amman Temple, Nainativu, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Nagapooshani Amman Temple is the Shaktipeetha in Jaffna, Srilanka, where the ‘Anklet’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated on the Palk Bay in Nainativu island of Jaffna province, Sri Lanka. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Nagapooshani’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Nayinaar’.

 

26. Mahashira Shaktipeetha, Guhyeshwari, Near Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal

Mahashira Shaktipeetha is the place in Nepal, where the ‘Hips’ of goddess Sati fell. It is also known as Guhyeshwari Devi Temple, and is situated in Kathmandu, about 1 km East of Pashupatinath Temple. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Mahashira’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Kapali’.

 

27. Bhavani Shaktipeetha, Chandranath Hills, Bangladesh

Bhavani Shaktipeetha, or Chattal Shaktipeetha, is the place in Bangladesh, where the ‘Right Arm’ of goddess Sati fell. It is also known as Chandranath Temple, and is situated on the top of Chandranath Hills, near Chittagong, Bangladesh. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Bhavani’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Chandrashekhar’.

 

28. Varahi Shaktipeetha, Panch Sagar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Varahi Devi Shaktipeetha is the place in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where the ‘Lower Teeth’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in Lahori Tola, near Dashaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Varahi’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Maharudra’.

 

29. Chandrabhaga Devi Shaktipeetha, Junagarh, Gujarat

Chandrabhaga Devi Shaktipeetha, also known as Prabhas Shaktipeetha, is the place in Gujarat, where the ‘Stomach’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is situated at Triveni Sangam Dam Road, near Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Junagarh district of Gujarat. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Chandrabhaga’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Vakratunda’.

 

30. Lalita Shaktipeetha, Prayagraj

Lalita Shaktipeetha or Lalita Devi Temple is the place in Prayagraj, where the ‘Fingers’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in Dthe ariyabad region of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Located at a distance of just 3 km from the Prayagraj Railway Station, the temple is among the most revered religious sites. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Lalita’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Venimadhav’.

 

31. Savitri/Bhadrakali Shaktipeetha, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Savitri or Maa Bhadrakali Shaktipeetha is the place in Haryana, where the ‘Right Ankle’ of goddess Sati fell. It is also known as Shri Devikoop Bhadra Kali Shakti Peeth or Savitri/Bhadrakali Temple. It is situated in Thanesar village of Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Savitri or Bhadrakali’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Sthanu Mahadev’.

 

32. Maihar Shaktipeetha, Satna, Madhya Pradesh

Maihar Shaktipeetha is the place in Madhya Pradesh where the ‘Breast’ of goddess Sati fell. The temple is situated on the top of ‘Trikut Parvat’ in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Maihar’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Canda’.

 

33. Nandipur Shaktipeetha, Birbhum, West Bengal

Nandipur Shaktipeetha is the place in Birbhum district of West Bengal where the ‘Necklace’ of goddess Sati fell. The temple is also known as Nandikeshwari Temple, and is situated in Sainthia city of Birbhum district, West Bengal. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Nandini’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Nandikeshwar’.

 

34. Sarvashail/Rakini/ Godavari Tir Shaktipeetha, Andhra Pradesh, India

Sarvashail or Godavari Tir Shaktipeetha is the place in Andhra Pradesh, where the ‘Left Cheek’ of goddess Sati fell. It is also known as Sarvashail Shaktipeetha or Rakini Shaktipeetha. It is situated on the bank of the Godavari River in Rajmundari, inside the premises of Kotilingeshwara Temple, Andhra Pradesh, India. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Vishweshwari’ or ‘Maa Rakini’ or ‘Maa Viswamatuka’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Vatsnabh / Dandapani’.

 

35. Mahishasuramardini Shivaharkaray Shaktipeetha, Karachi

Shivaharkaray Shakti Peeth Temple is the place where the ‘Third Eye’ of goddess Sati fell. Therefore, the Shaktipeetha comes third among all 51 Shakti Peethas. It is also known as Karavipur Shaktipeetha or Nani Peeth. It is situated in Balochistan province of Pakistan near the Hinglaj Mata Shaktipeetha. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Mahishasurmardini (the slayer of Demon Mahishasur)’ in the form Karavipur Devi and Lord Shiva as ‘Krodhish’ in Ragi form.  

 

36. Narmada Devi Shondesh Shaktipeetha, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh

Narmada Devi Shondesh Shaktipeetha is the place in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, where the ‘Right Buttock’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in the Amarkantak region of Madhya Pradesh, India, and is considered the point of origin of the Narmada River. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Narmada’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhadrasen’.

 

37. Bhramaramba Shaktipeetha or Srisundari Temple, Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh

Bhramaramba Shaktipeetha is the place in Srisailam where the ‘Right Anklet’ of goddess Sati fell. It is also known as Srisundari Temple, and is situated within the ‘Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple’ complex in the Srisailam region of Andhra Pradesh, India. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Bhramaramba’ or ‘Srisundari’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Sundarananda’.

 

38. Shri Shail Maha Lakshmi Shaktipeetha, Bangladesh 

Shri Shail Maha Lakshmi Shaktipeetha is the place in Bangladesh, where the ‘Neck’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in Joinpur village, Dakshin Surma, near Gotatikar, 3 km south-east of Sylhet town, Bangladesh. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Maha Lakshmi’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Sambaranand’.

 

39. Maa Narayani Suchindram Shaktipeetha, Tamil Nadu

Maa Narayani Suchindram Shaktipeetha is the place in Tamil Nadu, where the ‘Upper Teeth’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in the southernmost district of Kanyakumari, 11 km away from Kanyakumari City. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Narayani or ‘ Kanya Kumari or ‘ Bhagavathy Amman’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Sangharor Samhara’.

 

40. Sugandha Shaktipeetha, Shikarpur, Bangladesh

Sugandha Shaktipeetha is the place in Bangladesh, where the ‘Nose’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated on the bank Sunanda River in Shikarpur village of Bangladesh, 10 miles North of Barisal city. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Sunanda’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Traimbak’.

 

41. Tripura Sundari Shaktipeetha, Udaipur, Tripura

Tripura Sundari Shaktipeetha is the place in Udaipur, Tripura, where the ‘Right Foot’ of goddess Sati fell. It is also known as ‘Tripura Sundari Temple’ or ‘Matabari’. It is situated on the hilltop, 5 KM away from Udaipur, Tripura. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Tripura Sundari’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Tripuresh’.

 

42. Mangal Chandi Shaktipeetha, Ujaani, West Bengal

Maa Mangal Chandi Shaktipeetha is the place in West Bengal, where the ‘Right Wrist’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in the ‘Ujaani’ village of Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India. Guskara Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the temple. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Mangal Chandika’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Kapilambar’.

 

43. Vishalakshi Shaktipeetha, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Vishalakshi Shaktipeetha or Vishalakshi Gauri Temple is the place in Varanasi, where the ‘Earrings’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in Kashi Lohari Tola, near Meer Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Vishalakshi’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Kaal Bhairava’.

 

44. Kapalini Vibash Shaktipeetha, Medinipur, West Bengal

Kapalini Vibash Shaktipeetha is the place in Medinipur, West Bengal, where the ‘Left Ankle’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated at Tamluk, near East Medinipur district, West Bengal. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Kapalini or Maa Kali’, and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Sarvananda’.

 

45. Maa Ambika Shaktipeetha, Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Maa Ambika Shaktipeetha is the place in Rajasthan, where the ‘Left Leg’ of goddess Sati fell. It is also known as ‘Virat Shaktipeethas’ or ‘Ambika Mata Temple’ or ‘Mansa Mata Temple’. It is situated on the Aravalli hills in Papadi village near Virat Nagar town, Bharatpur, Rajasthan. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Ambika’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Amriteshwar’.

 

46. Uma Shaktipeetha, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

Uma Shaktipeetha or Katyayani Shaktipeetha is the place in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, where the ‘Hair’ of goddess Sati fell. The Shaktipeetha is famous with the name ‘Katyayani Devi Mandir’ and is situated in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, at 1 km from the Vrindavan Railway Station. The temple is located within the premises of Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple at Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Goda Vihar, Vrindavan. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Uma’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhuteshwar’.

 

47. Tripurmalini Shaktipeetha, Jalandhar, Punjab

Tripurmalini Shaktipeetha is the place in Punjab, where the ‘Left Breast’ of goddess Sati fell. It is also famous by the name ‘Devi Talab Mandir’. It is situated in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, at 1 km from the Jalandhar Railway Station. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Tripurmalini’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhishan’.

 

48. Ambaji Shaktipeetha, Banaskantha, Gujarat

Ambaji Shaktipeetha is the place in Gujarat, where the ‘Heart’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated in Danta Taluka, Banaskantha district, Gujarat. It is believed that the temple is located at the place where the mystic Saraswati River originates. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Amba’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Batuk Bhairav’.

 

49. Jai Durga Shaktipeetha, Deoghar, Jharkhand

Jai Durga Shaktipeetha is the place in Jharkhand, where the ‘Ears’ of goddess Sati fell. It is situated within the premises of the famous Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple Complex. Baba Baidyanath Dham is a prominent Hindu Temple in Jharkhand and one of the Jyotirlinga Shivlinga temples. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Jai Durga’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Baba Baidyanath’.

 

50. Danteshwari Shaktipeetha, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh

Danteshwari Shaktipeetha is the place in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, where the ‘Tooth’ of goddess Sati fell. This is the reason why this place derived its name as ‘Dantewada’. It is situated in Danewada district of Chhattisgarh, India, and is located about 80 km from the nearest railway station, Jagdalpur. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Danteshwari’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Kapal Bhairava’.

 

51. Biraja Shaktipeetha, Jajpur, Odisha

Biraja Shaktipeetha is the place in Odisha where the ‘Navel’ of goddess Sati fell. It is also famous by the name ‘Maa Biraja Temple’. It is situated in Jajpur city of Odisha, India. At this Shaktipeetha, the ‘Adi Shakti’ is worshipped as ‘Maa Biraja’ and Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Varaha’.

 

How Shaktipeethas Are The Power Centre Of World Energies?

When the fragmented body parts of Goddess Sati fell to Earth, they did not merely touch soil — they charged the land with the cosmic essence of Adi Shakti. Therefore, the 51 Shaktipeetha are not merely worship temples — but a nucleus of divine frequency, a sacred point where the spiritual energy of Adi Shakti still pulsates. 

From the Himalayas to the plains of Bengal, from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, each Peeth holds a specific vibration — a distinct manifestation of Shakti’s power which activates in various forms, such as Kali, Kamakhya, Bhairavi, Bhuvneshwari, etc. 

These sacred sites became powerful chakras of the Earth, just as the seven chakras of the Human body – making it the centre point of the world’s energies and distributing the same across the spiritual matrix of the world. 

 

Conclusion

In conclusion, the 51 Shaktipeethas are not just the worship places but the power centres of energies. Each Shaktipeetha is guarded by Bhairava (a fierce form of Lord Shiva) and has its own frequency – some are known for removing fear, others for granting fertility, some for healing, and some for knowledge. They carry a tremendous concentration of spiritual energy, hence act as the cosmic transformers for receiving and disseminating world energies. 

 

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