Shrinkala Devi temple is one of the Ashta Dasha Shakthi Peetas.
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Nandipur Shakthi Peeth is the place where Sati’s necklace fell.
Nalhateshwari temple is one of the important Shakthi Peetas where
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).
Maa Devi Vajreshvari Shakthi Peeth is the temple where Sati’s left breast had fallen. Here Devi Sati is worshipped as Vajreshvari (Goddess of lightning) and Lord Shiva as Kalbhairav. Vajreshvari is also known as Vajrabai or Vajrayogini.
Mithila Shakti Peeth is an important shakthi peeth where Devi Sati’s left shoulder (Vama Skandha) has fallen. Here Devi Sati is worshipped as Uma devi or Mahadevi and Lord Bhairav as Mahodar.
Ramagiri or Chitrakoot Shakthi Peeth is the temple where Sati’s Right Breast had fallen. Devi Sati is worshipped as Shivani or Sharada and Lord Shiva as Chand Bhairav or as Chand.
Kanyashram Shakthi Peeth is the place where the back of Devi Sati fell. Here Devi Sati is worshipped as Sharwani or Narayani and Lord Shiva as Nimish. Kanyashram is also known as Kalikashram or Kanyakumari Shakthi Peeth
Vakreshwar or Bakreshwar Shakthi Peeth is the place where Devi Sati’s part of the brain or mind (manas) fell. Here Devi Sati is worshipped as Mahishamardini and Lord Shiva as Bakrareshwar or Vakreshwar (meaning bent or curved).
Kalighat Shakthi Peeth is one of the important Adi Shakthi Peethas. Goddess Kali is worshipped as a manifestation of Devi Sati. Devi Sati’s right toes fell in the Kalighat shrine. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped as Nakulesh in lingam form nearby. Kolkatta gets its name from Kalighat.
Jayantia Shakthi Peeth is the place where the left thigh of Devi Sati fell. Here Devi Sati is worshipped as Jayanti and Lord Shiva as Kramadishwar. Jayantia Shakth Peeth is locally known as Falizur Kalibari.
Maa Jashoreshwari Shakthi Peeth is the place where Devi Sati’s Palms and soles of the feet fell. Here Devi is worshipped as Maa Jashoreshwari and Lord Shiva as Chand. The temple is dedicated to goddess Kali. Jashoreshwari gets its name from the city “Jessore”.
Karnat Shakthi Peeth is the place where Devi Sati’s two ears fell. Here Devi is worshipped as Jaidurga or Jayadurga and Lord Shiva as Abiru.
Mukthinath or Gandaki Shakthi peeth is the temple where Sati’s Right Cheek has fallen. Devi Sati is worshipped as Gandakichandi (one who overcomes obstacles or Gandi) and Lord Shiva as Chakrapani. (one who holds discus).
Kanchidesh is the Shakthi Peeth where Devi Sati’s bone, skeleton fell. Here Devi is worshipped as Devgarbh and Bhairava as Ruru. Devi is locally known as Kankaleshwari.
Chandi Mandir is the Shakthi Peeth where Devi Sati’s intestines fell.
Chandranath Shakthi Peeth is the place where Devi Sati’s right arm fell. Here Devi is worshipped as Bhawani and Lord Shiva as Chandrashekar (the one who has the moon as the crown).
Karota Shakthi Peeth is the place where Devi Sati’s left anklet (ornament) fell. Here Devi is worshipped as Aparna or Arpana (one who ate nothing) and Lord Shiva as Bairabha (destroyer of fear).
Mahurye Ekaveerika Shakthi Peeth is the 8th Maha Shakthi Peeth. Devi Sati is worshipped as Ekaveerika Mata. Devi Sati’s head had fallen here.
Shondesh Shakthi Peeth is the place where Sati’s Right Buttock fell. Here Sati is worshipped as Narmada Devi and Lord Shiva as Badrasen or Vadrasen.