The Shakti Peethas (Sanskrit: शक्ति पीठ, Bengali: শক্তিপীঠ, Śakti Pīṭha, seat of Shakti) are places of worship consecrated to the goddess Shakti or Sati, the female principal of Hinduism and the main deity of the Shakta sect. They are sprinkled throughout the Indian subcontinent.This goddess Shakti, the Goddess of power is the complete incarnation of Adi Shakti, has three chief manifestations, as Durga, Goddess of strength and valour, as Mahakali, goddess of destruction of evil and as Goddess Gowri, the goddess of benevolence.
Legend
Lord Brahma performed a yajna (Vedic ritual of fire sacrifice) to please Shakti and Shiva. Goddess Shakti emerged, separating from Shiva and helped Brahma in the creation of the universe. Brahma decided to give Shakti back to Shiva. Therefore his son Dakshaperformed several yajnas to obtain Shakti as his daughter in the form of Sati. It was then decided that Sati was brought into this world with
the motive of getting married to Shiva.However, due to Lord Shiva's curse to Brahma that he would not be worshiped and also his fifth head was cut off due to his lie in front ofShiva, Daksha started hating Lord Shiva and decided not to let Lord
Shiva and Sati get married. However, Sati got attracted to Shiva and
finally one day Shiva and Sati got married. This marriage only increasedDaksha's hatred towards Lord Shiva.
Daksha performed a yajna with a desire to take revenge on Lord Shiva. Daksha invited all the deities to the yajna except Lord Shiva and Sati. The fact that she was not invited did not deter Sati from attending the yajna. She expressed her desire to attend the yajna to Shiva, who tried his best to dissuade her from going. Shiva eventually relented and Sati went to the yajna. Sati, being an uninvited guest, was not given any respect at the yajna. Furthermore, Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati was unable to bear her father's insults toward her husband, so she immolated herself.
Enraged at the insult and the injury, Shiva destroyed Daksha's yajna, cut off Daksha'shead, and later replaced it with that of a male goat as he restored himto life. Still immersed in grief, Shiva picked up the remains of Sati's
body, and performed the Tandava, the celestial dance of destruction, across all creation. The other Gods requested Vishnu to intervene to stop this destruction, towards which Vishnu used the Sudarshana Chakra,which cut through the Sati's corpse. The various parts of the body fellat several spots all through the Indian subcontinent and formed sites
which are known as Shakti Peethas today.[3]At all the Shakti Peethas, the Goddess Shakti is accompanied by her consort, Lord Bhairava (a manifestation of Lord Shiva). Shakti is an aspect of the Supreme Being Adi parashakti, the mother of the trimurti, the holy trinity in Hindu mythology.
1. Kirit
➽Devi's
crown or headdress fell here and idols are Devi as Vimala (Pure) and
Shiva as Sangbarta. Take the train to Ajimganj. The temples are on the
shore of the ganges near Batnagar. (in Bangladesh?)
From Azimgong by rail to Batnagar (on the bank of the river Ganges)
From Azimgong by rail to Batnagar (on the bank of the river Ganges)
➽Vrindavan is also the Playground of Lord Krishna.andthe gopis. The vana or forest or garden is where the young Krishna grew up inthe home of Yasoda the wife of a cow herd. Krishna was capable of amazing featsand saved the village from many perils such as the Naga Kaliya and the greatrage of Indra by holding up a mountain above the village.
3. Kolhapur
➽Devi'sthree eyes fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahishmardini (Durga thedestroyer of Mahishashur) and Shiva as Krodhish (the one who can be angry).Kolhapur also houses the famous Mahalakshmi Temple.
➽Devi'sthree eyes fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahishmardini (Durga thedestroyer of Mahishashur) and Shiva as Krodhish (the one who can be angry).Kolhapur also houses the famous Mahalakshmi Temple.
4. Shriparvata
➽Devi'sright seat fell here and the idols are Devi as Shri Sundari (beautiful) andShiva as Sundaranand (the handsome one). The place is situated near Ladakh in Nepal.
➽Devi'sright seat fell here and the idols are Devi as Shri Sundari (beautiful) andShiva as Sundaranand (the handsome one). The place is situated near Ladakh in Nepal.
5. Varanasi
➽Devi's earrings (Kundal) fell here and the idols areDevi as VishwaLakschmi (The provider of wealth to all) and Shiva as Kala (Timeor the end of time). The Puranas say that this city exists even after thePralaya. The famous place ‘Manikarnika’ is located here and named so becausethe ear ring of goddess was like pearl (mani)
➽Devi's earrings (Kundal) fell here and the idols areDevi as VishwaLakschmi (The provider of wealth to all) and Shiva as Kala (Timeor the end of time). The Puranas say that this city exists even after thePralaya. The famous place ‘Manikarnika’ is located here and named so becausethe ear ring of goddess was like pearl (mani)
6. Godavari Tir
➽Devi's
left cheek fell here and the idols are Viswamatruka (mother of the
world) and Shiva as Dandapani (the onewho holds a staff). This is
located in Andhra Pradesh State and the nearest place is Godavari River
Railway Station.
7. Suchindram
➽Devi's upper teeth fell here and the idols are Devias Narayani and Shiva as Sanghar. This place is near the southernmost tip ofIndia, Kanyakumari in Tamilnadu, which is a very famous tourist spot.
➽Devi's upper teeth fell here and the idols are Devias Narayani and Shiva as Sanghar. This place is near the southernmost tip ofIndia, Kanyakumari in Tamilnadu, which is a very famous tourist spot.
8. Panchasaagar
➽Panchasagar -Devi's lower teeth fell here and the idols are Devi asBarahi and Shiva as
Maharudra (the angry one).
➽Panchasagar -Devi's lower teeth fell here and the idols are Devi asBarahi and Shiva as
Maharudra (the angry one).
9. Jvalamukhi
➽Devi's tongue fell here and the idols are Devi asAmbika (Mother) and Shiva as Unmatta (Furious). This is located near Jullundherin Punjab. From Jalandhar to Jalamukhi by local transport like tanga.
The Temple of Jvalamukhi is an astounding sacredpower point ~ an adventure unto itself. Within Jvalamukhi is an archaicsanctuary to the tongue of Kali, the source of the flame of transformation. Thesanctuary contains a shallow pool of water. Floating above the water areperpetual, natural-gas-fueled blue flames.
A Foreign Visitor, Mark Robertscomments on Jvalamukhi asunder:
To be honest, on thatfirst reading of the flames of transformation, my first reaction was,
"somebody has been reading H. Ryder Haggard's SHE one too manytimes!!".
However, furtherresearch has proven Jvalamukhi to be quite real. It is 34 km. south of Kangra,in Himachal Pradesh ~ bounded by Tibet and the Himalayas to the North East ~and Jammu & Kashmir to the North West, and the Punjab to the west.
It seems probable thatJvalamukhi provided H. Ryder Haggard with the inspiration to write of SHE andher flames of transformation (he worked in India as well as Africa for a numberof years).. And, for me, thetemple did indeed provide the inspiration & clues to making the finalconnection for the Dakini Tantra ~ from the present to the days of highantiquity.
➽Devi's tongue fell here and the idols are Devi asAmbika (Mother) and Shiva as Unmatta (Furious). This is located near Jullundherin Punjab. From Jalandhar to Jalamukhi by local transport like tanga.
The Temple of Jvalamukhi is an astounding sacredpower point ~ an adventure unto itself. Within Jvalamukhi is an archaicsanctuary to the tongue of Kali, the source of the flame of transformation. Thesanctuary contains a shallow pool of water. Floating above the water areperpetual, natural-gas-fueled blue flames.
A Foreign Visitor, Mark Robertscomments on Jvalamukhi asunder:
To be honest, on thatfirst reading of the flames of transformation, my first reaction was,
"somebody has been reading H. Ryder Haggard's SHE one too manytimes!!".
However, furtherresearch has proven Jvalamukhi to be quite real. It is 34 km. south of Kangra,in Himachal Pradesh ~ bounded by Tibet and the Himalayas to the North East ~and Jammu & Kashmir to the North West, and the Punjab to the west.
It seems probable thatJvalamukhi provided H. Ryder Haggard with the inspiration to write of SHE andher flames of transformation (he worked in India as well as Africa for a numberof years).. And, for me, thetemple did indeed provide the inspiration & clues to making the finalconnection for the Dakini Tantra ~ from the present to the days of highantiquity.
10. Bhairava Parvat
➽Devi'supper lips fell here and idols are Devi as Avanti (Modest) and Shiva asLambakarna (Long eared one). It is located near Ujjain.
➽Devi'supper lips fell here and idols are Devi as Avanti (Modest) and Shiva asLambakarna (Long eared one). It is located near Ujjain.
11. Attahas
➽(Attahas literally meansLaughter)
Devi's lower lips fell here and the idols are Devias Fullara (Blooming) and Shiva as Bhairabh Vishwesha (Lord of the universe).The place is in Bengal near Birbhum. Image of Devi and the Shiva temple is nextto the Devi temple. It is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction.
From Birbhum to Ahmedpur to Labhpur (6.5 miles).Attahas is just East of Labhpur, around 115 miles from Kolkata. The temple ofVairab is beside the temple of Fullora. A deity made of stone. It is so largethat the lower leap of the goddess is about 15 to 18 feet wide.
➽(Attahas literally meansLaughter)
Devi's lower lips fell here and the idols are Devias Fullara (Blooming) and Shiva as Bhairabh Vishwesha (Lord of the universe).The place is in Bengal near Birbhum. Image of Devi and the Shiva temple is nextto the Devi temple. It is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction.
From Birbhum to Ahmedpur to Labhpur (6.5 miles).Attahas is just East of Labhpur, around 115 miles from Kolkata. The temple ofVairab is beside the temple of Fullora. A deity made of stone. It is so largethat the lower leap of the goddess is about 15 to 18 feet wide.
12. Janasthan
➽Devi's chin fell here and the idols are Devi asBhramari (female Bumble bee or attendant of Durga) and Shiva as Vikrakatakkha(one with the crooked eyes or look). Other names are Devi as Chibuka (the onewith the chin) and Shiva as Sarvasiddhish (the one who can provide alldesires).
Bhramari Devi is a dark goddess identifiedas another form of Kalika. Said to be "as brilliant as a million darksuns", she is surrounded by black bees and holds black bees in the firstof her hands,others of which are in the"boon-granting" and "fear-allaying" gestures. She destroys egoisticdemons while her bees make the seed-Mantra "Hring".
➽Devi's chin fell here and the idols are Devi asBhramari (female Bumble bee or attendant of Durga) and Shiva as Vikrakatakkha(one with the crooked eyes or look). Other names are Devi as Chibuka (the onewith the chin) and Shiva as Sarvasiddhish (the one who can provide alldesires).
Bhramari Devi is a dark goddess identifiedas another form of Kalika. Said to be "as brilliant as a million darksuns", she is surrounded by black bees and holds black bees in the firstof her hands,others of which are in the"boon-granting" and "fear-allaying" gestures. She destroys egoisticdemons while her bees make the seed-Mantra "Hring".
13. Amarnath
➽Devi's neck fell here and the idols are Devi asMahamaya (the great Illusion) and Shiva as Trisandhyasvar. The famouspilgrimage is Amarnath. There is a Shiva linga of glacial ice which expands andcontracts with the seasons.
The Ice Lingam in Amarnath
➽Devi's neck fell here and the idols are Devi asMahamaya (the great Illusion) and Shiva as Trisandhyasvar. The famouspilgrimage is Amarnath. There is a Shiva linga of glacial ice which expands andcontracts with the seasons.
The Ice Lingam in Amarnath
14. Nandipur
➽Devi's necklace fell here and the idols are Devi asNandini and Shiva as Nandikishore. East of Saithia rail station (120 miles fromKolkata).
➽Devi's necklace fell here and the idols are Devi asNandini and Shiva as Nandikishore. East of Saithia rail station (120 miles fromKolkata).
15. Sri Sailam
➽Part
of Devi’s neck fell here. This place is located in Andhra Pradesh and
is a very famous pilgrimage spot. Lord Shiva is also called as
“Mallikharjuna Swamy” and Ambal is known as “Brahmaraambika”.
This is a very famous divine tourist spot and is one of the only 12 Jyotir Linga Shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva throughout India.
This is a very famous divine tourist spot and is one of the only 12 Jyotir Linga Shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva throughout India.
16. Nalhatti
➽Devi's vocal pipefell here and the idols are Devi as Kalika(Durga) and Shiva as Yogesh.
By trainstation.From Hawra to Nolhati by rail (145 miles)
➽Devi's vocal pipefell here and the idols are Devi as Kalika(Durga) and Shiva as Yogesh.
By trainstation.From Hawra to Nolhati by rail (145 miles)
17. Mithila
➽Devi's
left shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahadevi (Devi) and
Shiva as Mahodara (the big belied one). This is near Janakpur station.
Near Janakpur station road.
18. Ratnavali
➽Devi'sright shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Kumari (Durga) and Shiva as
Bhairava (Remover of fear). This place is supposedly located near Madras (nowChennai) in Tamil Nadu
➽Devi'sright shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Kumari (Durga) and Shiva as
Bhairava (Remover of fear). This place is supposedly located near Madras (nowChennai) in Tamil Nadu
19. Prabhas
➽Devi'sstomach fell here and the idols are Devi asChandrabhaga (Throne of the moon) andShiva asVakratunda (the one withthe bent staff). This is nearBombay (nowMumbai)where a launch goes toBharoal (also Veroal)which is near Prabhas (also
Provas).From Bombay to Veroal by Steamer. FromVeroal to Provas. There is another way to Provas all thru by train. Very closeto this place is the famous Somnath Temple, which is very ancient and isfound in many a chapterof Indian History.
➽Devi'sstomach fell here and the idols are Devi asChandrabhaga (Throne of the moon) andShiva asVakratunda (the one withthe bent staff). This is nearBombay (nowMumbai)where a launch goes toBharoal (also Veroal)which is near Prabhas (also
Provas).From Bombay to Veroal by Steamer. FromVeroal to Provas. There is another way to Provas all thru by train. Very closeto this place is the famous Somnath Temple, which is very ancient and isfound in many a chapterof Indian History.
20. Jallandhar
➽One
of Devi's breasts fell here and the idols are Devi as Tripurmalini
(Durga) and Shiva as Bhisan (Gruesome). Jwalamukhi is the nearby Tirtha
and train goes from Delhi to Jullendhar. Holy place of Jwalamukhi is
covered already as the 9th Spot above.
The Devi Talab in Jallandhar a large masonary tank sacred to Hindus.
There is also a very famous Shiva temple in Jallandhar, situated at Gur Mandi near Imam Nasir mausoleum dates back to the Lodhi Era. Believed to be built by the Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi, the mandir is a blend of Muslim Hindu a rchitecture. The main gate is built in the style of amosque while the rest of the building is in Hindu style. There is a legend that when Jalandhar was Nawabs territory he had eyed a newly married Hindu girl who
was a devotee of lord Shiva. Lord shiva in the form of a serpant saved her honour. Awed by the appearance of this serpent the Nawab apologised to the girl and built the temple on her bidding
The Devi Talab in Jallandhar a large masonary tank sacred to Hindus.
There is also a very famous Shiva temple in Jallandhar, situated at Gur Mandi near Imam Nasir mausoleum dates back to the Lodhi Era. Believed to be built by the Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi, the mandir is a blend of Muslim Hindu a rchitecture. The main gate is built in the style of amosque while the rest of the building is in Hindu style. There is a legend that when Jalandhar was Nawabs territory he had eyed a newly married Hindu girl who
was a devotee of lord Shiva. Lord shiva in the form of a serpant saved her honour. Awed by the appearance of this serpent the Nawab apologised to the girl and built the temple on her bidding
21. Chitrakoot
➽The
second of Devi's breasts fell here (another opinion is that her Nala or
Jaghanasti or Bone of the Abdomen fell here) and the idols are Devi as
Shivani (the wife of Shiva) and Shiva as Chanda. This is located in
Madhya Pradesh nearBilaspur station and a walk of 2 miles.
22.Deoghar
➽Devi's heart fell here and the idols are Devi asJaidurga (Victorious Durga) and Shiva as Vaidyanath. It is in Bihar. Joshidi isthe train station.This is a very famous
divine tourist spot and is one of the only 12Jyotir Linga Shrinesdedicated to Lord Shiva throughout India.
➽Devi's heart fell here and the idols are Devi asJaidurga (Victorious Durga) and Shiva as Vaidyanath. It is in Bihar. Joshidi isthe train station.This is a very famous
divine tourist spot and is one of the only 12Jyotir Linga Shrinesdedicated to Lord Shiva throughout India.
23. Vakreshwar
➽Devi's mind or the centre of the brows fell here andthe idols are Devi as Mahishamardini (the slayer of Mahishasura) and Shiva asVakranath. Near Ahmedpur station – about 15 miles there from. There are sevenhot springs and also the Paphara (remover of sins) river. The MahamuniAshtabakra found enlightenment here. On Shivaratri (night) there is a grandMela (fete) here.The Ajay, Mayurakshi,Bakreswar (Vakreswar – spelt so in
Bengal) and Dwarka arethe principle rivers of Birbhum district.There is also a modern
power plant at Bakreswar.
➽Devi's mind or the centre of the brows fell here andthe idols are Devi as Mahishamardini (the slayer of Mahishasura) and Shiva asVakranath. Near Ahmedpur station – about 15 miles there from. There are sevenhot springs and also the Paphara (remover of sins) river. The MahamuniAshtabakra found enlightenment here. On Shivaratri (night) there is a grandMela (fete) here.The Ajay, Mayurakshi,Bakreswar (Vakreswar – spelt so in
Bengal) and Dwarka arethe principle rivers of Birbhum district.There is also a modern
power plant at Bakreswar.
24. Kanyakumari
➽Devi's back fell here and the idols are Devi asSharvani and Shiva as Nimisha. There are varying opinions about whether this isKanyashram or Kalikashram or Kanyakumari.
However, the most adapted view is that this is atKanyakumari, which is in Tamil Nadu and which is very close to Suchindram,
another Shakti Peetha.
➽Devi's back fell here and the idols are Devi asSharvani and Shiva as Nimisha. There are varying opinions about whether this isKanyashram or Kalikashram or Kanyakumari.
However, the most adapted view is that this is atKanyakumari, which is in Tamil Nadu and which is very close to Suchindram,
another Shakti Peetha.
25. Bahula
➽Devi's
left arm fell here and the idols are Devi as Bahula (Abundant) and
Shiva as Bhiruk (who is also Sarvasiddhadayaka). Arrive at Katoa rail
station and then go to Ketugram which is a pilgrimage. It is believed
that the goddess fulfils everyone’s desire.
26. Ujjain
➽Devi's
elbows fell here and the idols are Devi as Mangalchandi (Durga) and
Shiva as Kapilambar (one who wears the brown clothes). Shiva is
siddhidayaka.
27. Manivedika
➽Devi's
middle of the palms fell here and the idols are Devi as Gayatri
(Saraswati) and Shiva as Sarvananda (the one who makes everyone happy).
The place is also varyingly referred to as “Manibandha”or “Manivedika”.
28. Prayag
➽Three sacred rivers (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) meet here and that is why this place gets the name Prayag. This is also called as the Prayagraj, as this is the chief of all the 14 (Chaturdasa) prayags throughout India. Devi's ten fingers fell here and the idols are Devi as Lalita (beautiful). Another name is Alopi and Shiva as Bhava.
➽Three sacred rivers (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) meet here and that is why this place gets the name Prayag. This is also called as the Prayagraj, as this is the chief of all the 14 (Chaturdasa) prayags throughout India. Devi's ten fingers fell here and the idols are Devi as Lalita (beautiful). Another name is Alopi and Shiva as Bhava.
29. Puri
➽Devi's
navel fell here and the idols are Devi as Vimala (the pure one) and
Shiva as Jagannath (the ruler of the world). This is near the Jagannath
temple of Puri in the state of Orissa.
30. Kanchipuram
➽Kanchipuram, a very famous pilgrimage spot, issituated in Tamil Nadu and is very widely known for the spiritual powers of theDevi Kamakshi. This is one of the Pancha Budha Shrines situate in Tamil Naduand represents the earth form. The Shiva is called “Ekambara Nathar”. Kanchi isalso famous for the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, from where the Great Sage Sri SriChandrasekarendra Saraswati (also affectionately called as “Sri Maha Perival”)enshrined his blessings to the thousands of devotees thronging the mutt for aglimpse of him.Thereare varying opinions about whether this spot is the one in Tamil Nadu or theone near Bolpur, which again is in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, likemany other Shakti Peethas coveredabove. Bolpur is notedfor Tagore’s Shantiniketan and is a center of education and culture.It is said that Devi's skeleton fell here and theidols are Devi as Devagarbha and Shiva as Ruru. Bolpur station to Kopar river
banks. There is a well for worship. The spot is on the bank of the river Kopai,4miles away from Bolpur station
➽Kanchipuram, a very famous pilgrimage spot, issituated in Tamil Nadu and is very widely known for the spiritual powers of theDevi Kamakshi. This is one of the Pancha Budha Shrines situate in Tamil Naduand represents the earth form. The Shiva is called “Ekambara Nathar”. Kanchi isalso famous for the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, from where the Great Sage Sri SriChandrasekarendra Saraswati (also affectionately called as “Sri Maha Perival”)enshrined his blessings to the thousands of devotees thronging the mutt for aglimpse of him.Thereare varying opinions about whether this spot is the one in Tamil Nadu or theone near Bolpur, which again is in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, likemany other Shakti Peethas coveredabove. Bolpur is notedfor Tagore’s Shantiniketan and is a center of education and culture.It is said that Devi's skeleton fell here and theidols are Devi as Devagarbha and Shiva as Ruru. Bolpur station to Kopar river
banks. There is a well for worship. The spot is on the bank of the river Kopai,4miles away from Bolpur station
31. AmarKantak
➽There
are varying opinions on whether Amarkantak or Kalmadhav is the perfect
spot. The most adapted view of Amarkantak, which is very close to
Chitrakoot, is the originating point of River Narmada and is situated in
Madhya Pradesh. It is also said that Devi's right hips fell here and
the idols are Devi as Kali and Shiva as Asitananda.
32. Sona
➽Devi's left hips fell here and the idols are Devi as Narmada and Shiva as Vadrasen. This
spot is located in Bihar.
spot is located in Bihar.
33. Kamakhya
➽Called by various names such as “Kamagiri”, “Kamrup” and as “Kamakhya”, this famous pilgrimage spot is located about 18 miles from Guwahati in Assam. It is believed that those who visit this temple at least once in their lifetime are freed from all their sins and are blessed with the boon of immortality. This is so because this is the spot where the Devi’s Yoni fell, and by visiting this temple, we are going back to where we originally
came from.
The deity of worship is actually a lump of rock with a cut, which is always kept wet by a small natural spring inside the cave, the water of which always oozes out in red color, and it is said that the spring never dries up, even in the hottest of hot times. Even today, animal sacrifices are very common in this shrine – especially that of doves. Devi's yoni fell
here and the idols are Devi as Kamakhya (personification of love) and Shiva as
Umananda. The Umananda temple is nearby in an islet on the river.
➽Called by various names such as “Kamagiri”, “Kamrup” and as “Kamakhya”, this famous pilgrimage spot is located about 18 miles from Guwahati in Assam. It is believed that those who visit this temple at least once in their lifetime are freed from all their sins and are blessed with the boon of immortality. This is so because this is the spot where the Devi’s Yoni fell, and by visiting this temple, we are going back to where we originally
came from.
The deity of worship is actually a lump of rock with a cut, which is always kept wet by a small natural spring inside the cave, the water of which always oozes out in red color, and it is said that the spring never dries up, even in the hottest of hot times. Even today, animal sacrifices are very common in this shrine – especially that of doves. Devi's yoni fell
here and the idols are Devi as Kamakhya (personification of love) and Shiva as
Umananda. The Umananda temple is nearby in an islet on the river.
34. Jayantia
➽10
km by bus and 4 km on foot, this place commands a panoramic view of the
majestic snow peaks of the north. It is also well known for the temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Jayanti, Dhwaj is at an elevation of
2100 m above sea level. Dhwaj is about 18 Kms from Pithoragarh,
Assam.Adorned by mountains, forests and a river, Jayanti is a quiet
little village 11 km. away from Alipurduar. Tall forests of sal, segun,
simul, palash and sirish trees hide the mountains and sky, while the
sparkling Jayanti River flows beneath. Though
normally accessible, the pathways may become difficult to negotiate during the monsoon.
A two-hour trek takes one to the top of a hill where there is a Sati Temple. There is also a Mahakaal Temple in three
adjacent caves. In the first cave there are idols of the Brahma-Vishnu-Maheshwar trinity, in the second there is one of Lord Shiva, and in the third, that of goddess Mahakali.
normally accessible, the pathways may become difficult to negotiate during the monsoon.
A two-hour trek takes one to the top of a hill where there is a Sati Temple. There is also a Mahakaal Temple in three
adjacent caves. In the first cave there are idols of the Brahma-Vishnu-Maheshwar trinity, in the second there is one of Lord Shiva, and in the third, that of goddess Mahakali.
35. Patna
➽This
city of Patna used to be known by the name “Magadha” in earlier times.
Devi's right thigh fell here and the idols are Devi as Sarvanandkari and
Shiva as Vyomkesha.
36. Tristrota
➽Devi's
left feet fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhramari (Bumblebee) and
Shiva as Iswar (God). On the banks of Tista river in Shalbari village in
Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal.
37. Tripura
➽Devi's
right foot fell here and the idols are Devi as Tripurasundari and Shiva
as Tripuresh. Devi is grantor of all wishes or Sarvavishta pradyani.
Tripura is located near Udaipur.
38. Vibasha
➽Tamluk, in the district of Medinipur
Devi's left ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhimarupa and Shiva as Sarvananda.
Devi's left ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhimarupa and Shiva as Sarvananda.
39. Kurukshetra
➽Kurukshetra
is the fields belonging to the Kuru family where the battle of the
Mahabharata was fought between the Kurus and Pandus.
Devi's right ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Savitri or Sthanu and Shiva as
Aswanath.
Devi's right ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Savitri or Sthanu and Shiva as
Aswanath.
40. Yogadaya
➽Devi's
right toe fell here and the idols are Devi as Yogadaya and Shiva as
Khirakantha. Take Eastern Indian Railway to Bardwhan station. The
Bardwhan (also Bardhaman) city is 97km from Calcutta by rail and one of
the major rail junction in West Bengal.
It is also widely opined that this is the same as the Chintpurni Temple, where the toes of Sati goddess had fallen being cut off by the Chakra of Vishnu Lord when he was cutting away the pieces of Sati's dead body carried by Lord Siva in his Tandava Nritya. The Pindi represents Sati's feet and is a manifestation of her. Chintpurni Devi is believed to fulfill the
desires of a person who comes there and devotedly worships her.
The Mantram repeated in the Pujah is said to have been revealed by the Devi herself
when she appeared in human form.
It is also widely opined that this is the same as the Chintpurni Temple, where the toes of Sati goddess had fallen being cut off by the Chakra of Vishnu Lord when he was cutting away the pieces of Sati's dead body carried by Lord Siva in his Tandava Nritya. The Pindi represents Sati's feet and is a manifestation of her. Chintpurni Devi is believed to fulfill the
desires of a person who comes there and devotedly worships her.
The Mantram repeated in the Pujah is said to have been revealed by the Devi herself
when she appeared in human form.
41. Virat
➽Devi's small toes of the feet fell here and idols are Devi as Ambika and Shiva as
Amrita (nectar of immortality).
Amrita (nectar of immortality).
42. Kalipitha
➽Devi's
four small toes from her right foot fell here and the idols are Devi as
Kali and Shiva as Nakuleesh or Nakuleeshwar. Kali is a dark
complexioned form of Shakti who has taste for blood and death. She rules
over cremation sites and is worshipped by devotees on a dark and
moon-less night. Kali is female version ofKala.
43. Manasa
➽Devi's
right hand or palm fell her and the idols are Devi as Dakhchayani
(Durga) and Shiva as Amar (Immortal). This is a very famous pilgrimage
spot and is gaining attention as the most sacred spot on earth. This is
located in Tibet and also houses the most sacred Lake Manasarovar. The
complete details of Manasarovar are not dwelt upon here as it is a huge
subject by itself.
44. Nellore
➽Devi’s
feet bells (Nupur) fell here and the idols are Devi as Indrakschi and
Shiva as Rakchaseswara. Indrakschi was created and worshipped by Indra
in person. The Lord here was worshipped by the Demon King, Ravaneshwara,
who was the Ruler of Sri Lanka.
45. Gandaki
➽Devi's
right cheek fell here and the idols are Devi as Gandakichandi (the one
who overcomes obstacles or Gandaki) and Shiva as Chakrapani (Holder of
the discus). Famous pilgrimage. Worshipers believe that they will
certainly attain the divine grace from the goddess at these places.
46. Pasupathinath
➽Devi's two knees fell here and the idols are Devi asMahamaya and Shiva as Kapali. This again is a very famous pilgrimage spot andis in Nepal.
➽Devi's two knees fell here and the idols are Devi asMahamaya and Shiva as Kapali. This again is a very famous pilgrimage spot andis in Nepal.
47. Hingula
➽Devi's
mind or brain fell here and the idols are Devi as Kotari (Durga) and
Shiva as Bhimlochan (Triple eyed or the third eye). The location is in a
cave on the western part of Pakistan near Karachi.
Hingula is 90 miles away from Karachi. The road from Karachi to Hingula is alongside the Arabian sea. Usual Transport is Camel or Camel driven cart. A beam of light can be seen within the dark cave, wherethe temple is located.
Hingula is 90 miles away from Karachi. The road from Karachi to Hingula is alongside the Arabian sea. Usual Transport is Camel or Camel driven cart. A beam of light can be seen within the dark cave, wherethe temple is located.
48. Sugandha
➽Devi's
nose fell here and idols are Devi as Sunanada (Pleasing) and Shiva as
Traimbak (Rudra). A large number of worshippers visit his place at
Shiva-Chaturdashi (a religious occasion on the 14th moon during March)
The temple of Devi Sunanda is in the village Shikarpur which is 10 miles North of Barishal. The temple of Tryambak is in Ponabalia located 5 miles South of Jhalkati rail station. Ponabalia is under the village Shamrail situated on the bank of the river Sunanda (at present known as Soundha).
The temple of Devi Sunanda is in the village Shikarpur which is 10 miles North of Barishal. The temple of Tryambak is in Ponabalia located 5 miles South of Jhalkati rail station. Ponabalia is under the village Shamrail situated on the bank of the river Sunanda (at present known as Soundha).
49. Karota
➽Devi's left seat or her clothing fell here and idols are Devi as Aparna (the one who
ate nothing) and Shiva as Bhairava (Destroyer of fear). The King of Nator and his grandson the Maharajah Ramakrishna used to meditate here. The temple is located in the banks of Karotoa and is also called as “Bhavanipur”
ate nothing) and Shiva as Bhairava (Destroyer of fear). The King of Nator and his grandson the Maharajah Ramakrishna used to meditate here. The temple is located in the banks of Karotoa and is also called as “Bhavanipur”
50. Chattal
➽Devi's
right arm fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhavani (Devi) and Shiva
as Chandrashekhar (the one who has the moon as the crown). It is said
that Mahadeva has himself pronounced that he will visit Chandrashekhar
mountain regularly during Kali yuga. This is near Sitakunda station and
is also called asChattagram, Chattal and Chittagong.
51. Yashor
➽Devi's
centre of the hands fell here and the idols are Jashoreswari and Shiva
as Chanda (Moon or the one who holds the moon). This place is also
called by varying names such as Yashor, Jessore and Yashohar.
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