One of the ‘seven sacred cities of India’, Kanchipuram, also known as
Author: Vaishali Shah
Haridwar is undoubtedly one of the most sacred places of India which
The ancient city of Ayodhya is said to be the birth place of Lord Rama
Vidyadevi is the famous Peetha of Mathura. This Goddess is also
Shakti Peethas are the places where the limb or the ornament of Sati
Tristrota Shakthi Peetha is the place where Devi Sati’s left leg fell.
Sugandha, a Shakthi Peeta is dedicated to Goddess Sunanada.
Shrinkala Devi temple is one of the Ashta Dasha Shakthi Peetas.
Sri Sharada Shakthi Peeth is the place where Devi Sati’s right hand
Shankari Devi Shakthi Peeth is one of the important Ashta Dasha
Shakthi Peeta refers to the places of worship where Shakthi is established.
Puruhutika Devi temple is an important Ashta Dasha Shakthi Peeta.
Nandipur Shakthi Peeth is the place where Sati’s necklace fell.
Nalhateshwari temple is one of the important Shakthi Peetas where
Draksharamam is an important Maha Shakthi Peetha. This place is also
Shivaharkaray or Karavipur is a Shakthi peeta where the three eyes
The Parvati Peeth located in the Holy cave of Amarnath is one of the important Shakthi Peethas. Sati Devi’s throat fell here. Sati is worshipped as Mahamaya (the Great Illusion) and Lord Shiva as Trisandhyeshwar. At this Shakthi Peeth, Devi’s ornaments and body part is worshipped.
There are 51 Shakthi peetas. However other than the 51 Shakti peetas, there are 18 Shakthi peetas also referred to as Ashtadasha Shakthi peetas. There is a reference about these Ashtadasha Shakti peetas in a shlok composed by Sri Adi Sankaracharya
Godavaritir or Sarvashail Shakthi Peeth is the place where Sati’s Left Cheek fell. Devi Sati is worshipped as Maa Vishweshwari or Vishweshi or Rakini or Viswamatuka (the mother of whole world/universe) and Lord Shiva as Vatsnabh or Dandapani(one who holds a staff).
Panch Sagar Shakthi Peeth is the place where Devi Sati’s lower teeth fell. Here Devi is worshipped as Maa Varahi and Lord Shiva as Maharudra (The Angry One.)