10 Must-Visit Shakti Peethas In India

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Mohit Bisht

From Assam's Kamakhya Temple to Tamil Nadu's Kamakshi Amman Temple, here are the 10 must-visit Shakti Peethas you must visit in India.

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Kamakhya Devi Temple, Guwahati, Assam

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Kalighat Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal

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Mata Girija Temple, Jajpur, Odisha

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Madhaveshwari Devi Temple, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

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Nalateshwari Temple, Birbhum, West Bengal

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Vishalaskshi Devi Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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Jwala Devi Temple, Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh

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Mangala Gauri Temple, Gaya, Bihar

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Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

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Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

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10 Must-Visit Shakti Peethas In India

From Assam's Kamakhya Temple to Tamil Nadu's Kamakshi Amman Temple, here are the 10 must-visit Shakti Peethas you must visit in India.

Kamakhya Devi Temple, Guwahati, Assam

Located in Guwahati, this temple is said to be the place where her Goddess Sati's yoni (genitals and womb) fell.

Kalighat Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal

The temple is dedicated to the fierce aspect of Shakti—Kali. It houses Sati's right toe.

Mata Girija Temple, Jajpur, Odisha

In this temple, the Goddess Durga is worshipped as the central deity. It is said that the navel of Goddess Sati fell here.

Madhaveshwari Devi Temple, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

It is considered one of the Mokshapuras (Seven destinations of Liberation). It is believed that Devi Sati's fingers fell here.

Nalateshwari Temple, Birbhum, West Bengal

This temple is dedicated to Goddess Nalhateshwari, a form of Goddess Kali. It is believed that Goddess Sati's vocal chords fell here.

Vishalaskshi Devi Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Built on the holy grounds of Varanasi, it is believed that Devi Sati's earrings fell.

Jwala Devi Temple, Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh

This temple is said to worship the flames that can be seen erupting beside the rocks with no fuel.

Mangala Gauri Temple, Gaya, Bihar

This temple holds multiple temples of Shiva, Ganesha, Kali, and their different forms. It is said that Devi Sati's breast fell here.

Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi. It is believed that Devi Sati's navel part fell here.

Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

It is known as Krouncha Pitha and is believed to be the place where the hair of Sati fell.

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