Shakti Peeth is a sacred site in Hinduism, dedicated to Goddess Shakti (the divine feminine). These sites are associated with the mythology of Goddess Sati and Lord Shiva. According to the legend, Sati, Lord Shiva's first consort, immolated herself in a ritual fire after her father Daksha insulted her husband. Overwhelmed with grief and rage, Shiva carried her lifeless body and performed the Tandava, a powerful cosmic dance, threatening to destroy the universe. To calm Shiva and restore balance, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to dismember Sati's body. As a result, the parts of her body fell at various places on earth, which are now revered as Shakti Peethas.
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#Importance of Shakti Peethas:
1. Spiritual Significance: These sites represent the divine feminine energy and are highly revered in Shakti worship. Pilgrims believe that visiting a Shakti Peeth can help one attain blessings, strength, and liberation.
2. Mythological Connection: Each Shakti Peeth marks a site where a part of Sati's body or her ornaments fell, making it a place of immense spiritual power.
3. Symbol of Shakti: The Shakti Peeths symbolize the supreme power and energy of the Goddess, embodying the essence of Shakti or cosmic energy, and worshippers often seek protection, prosperity, and wisdom by visiting these places.
4. Cultural and Religious Importance: Many festivals, rituals, and traditions have grown around these temples, which are seen as a vital part of the Hindu religious landscape. They are not only places of worship but also a key part of India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
#Why Are They Called Shakti Peethas?
The word "Shakti" refers to the divine feminine energy, while "Peeth" means seat or abode. These places are called Shakti Peethas because they are considered the physical manifestations of the Goddess’s energy, where her body parts or ornaments are believed to have fallen. The Goddess is worshipped here in different forms, each associated with a specific body part or ornament that fell at that location.
#List of 51 Shakti Peethas with Locations:
1. Kamakhya– Kamrup, Assam
2. Tara Tarini – Ganjam, Odisha
3. Kankalitala – Birbhum, West Bengal
4. Kalighat– Kolkata, West Bengal
5. Kirit Shakti Peeth – Berhampore, West Bengal
6. Vibhash Shakti Peeth – Tamluk, West Bengal
7. Nalhati– Birbhum, West Bengal
8. Bakreshwar – Birbhum, West Bengal
9. Naina Devi – Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
10. Jwala Mukhi– Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
11. Chintpurni – Una, Himachal Pradesh
12. Chamunda Devi– Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
13. Shivani– Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
14. Shondesh – Amarkantak ,Madhya Pradesh
15. Mahakali– Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
16. Saraswati – Pushkar, Rajasthan
17. Vishalakshi– Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
18. Vimala– Puri, Odisha
19. Maa Mangala – Jajpur, Odisha
20. Shankari – Sri Lanka
21. Bhramari Devi– Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
22. Manasa Shakti Peeth – Mangaldai, Assam
23. Dakshayani– Kottiyoor, Kerala
24. Guhyeshwari – Kathmandu, Nepal
25. Katyayani – Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
26. Jogulamba– Alampur, Telangana
27. Srisailam – Andhra Pradesh
28. Tripura Sundari – Udaipur, Tripura
29. Sharada Peeth– POK, Kashmir
30. Shivani– Baran, Rajasthan
31. Kanyakumari– Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
32. Chandrabadani– Uttarakhand
33. Maa Durga– Chhattisgarh
34. Mangal Chandika– Kashi, Uttar Pradesh
35. Jalpadevi – Nathdwara, Rajasthan
36. Yogini– Panchasar, Gujarat
37. Madhaveshwari– Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
38. Jwalamukhi Peeth – Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
39. Sundari Peeth – Nepal
40. Mithila Peeth – Nepal
41. Ambika Peeth – Junagadh, Gujarat
42. Shuchi Peeth – Tamil Nadu
43. Shivani Peeth– Chhattisgarh
44. Nandikeshwari – Birbhum, West Bengal
45. Bimala Shakti Peeth– Odisha
46.Hinglaj Mata – Balochistan, Pakistan
47. Sugandha Shakti Peeth– Bangladesh
48. Ugratara Shakti Peeth – Guwahati, Assam
49. Sarvamangala Shakti Peeth – Bangladesh
50. Goddess Bhadrakali– Kurukshetra, Haryana
51. Vatsnanda Shakti Peeth– China
These Shakti Peeths are spread across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and even Pakistan, each a significant center of devotion for worshippers of the Goddess.
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