51 Shakti Peeth List with Name, Location & Body Part
INTRODUCTION TO 51 SHAKTI PEETH
Devotees of Goddess Sati visit the 51 Shakti Peeths across India, Nepal, Tibet,
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan where the holy shrines of Goddess Sati have
been built. Each of the Shakti Peeth has a story associated with the particular
dismembered body part of the Goddess Sati.
Shakti Peeths represent the abode of the divine power of the Goddess Sati. The
legend of the origin of different Shakti Peeths revolves round an unsavory
episode that happened at the Yagya ceremony organized by none other than the
father of Goddess Sati- the King Daksh Prajapati.
The 51 Shakti Peeths include- Amarnath, Katyayani, Vishalakshi, Lalita, Jwala
Devi, Tripurmalini, Savitri, Magadha, Dakshayani, Mahishasuramardini, Bhramari,
Ambaji, Gayatri, Ambika, Sarvashail, Sravani, Bhramaramba, Narayani, Phullara,
Bahula, Mahishmardini, Dakshina Kali, Devgarbha, Vimla, Kumari Shakti, Bhramri,
Nandini, Mangal Chandika, Kapalini, Kamakhya, Jayanti, Tripura Sundari, Biraja,
Jai Durga, Avanti, Narmada, Nagapooshani, Gandaki Chandi, Mahashira, Hinglaj,
Sugandha, Aparna, Jesoreshwari, Bhavani, Maha Lakshmi, Sri Parvat, Panch Sagar,
Mithila, Ratnavali, Kalmadhav and Ramgiri.
MYTHOLOGICAL LEGEND OF 51 SHAKTI PEETH LIST WITH NAME, LOCATION & BODY PART:
According to the Hindu mythological story, Daksh Prajapati, the son of Lord
Brahma was not happy with the proposal of marrying his daughter, Goddess Sati to
Lord Shiva (Mahadev). It is believed that he had disapproved the marriage of his
daughter Sati with Lord Shiva.
Daksha Prajapati, the father of Goddess Sati held a Yagya and invited all the
Gods and Goddesses but for his daughter Goddess Sati and her husband Lord
Shiva.
Mata Sati desired to attend the Yagya ceremony but Lord Shiva did not want to go
uninvited but when Goddess Sati insisted, Lord Shiva sent her to her father’s
place along with His attendants. Goddess Sati was humiliated and castigated by
her father, King Daksha.
Infuriated at the maltreatment at the hands of King Daksha Prajapati during the
Yagya ceremony hosted by him, and to uphold the honour of her husband, Lord
Shiva, Goddess Sati sacrificed her life by self-immolating herself in the
sacrificial fire of the Yagya.
At this tragic end of her wife, Lord Shiva lost control and uprooted the Yagya
ceremony. As per the mythological legend, Virbhadra severed the head of King
Daksha Prajapati. The Gods and Goddesses requested Lord Shiva to show mercy, and
thus, the Lord Shiva restored his father-in-law’s life by transplanting the head
of a goat.
Lord Shiva lost his cool and did Tandava Nritya by holding the body of his wife
Goddess Sati on His head. In order to save the world from turmoil and
destruction, and to distract and separate Lord Shiva from the body of Goddess
Sati, Lord Vishnu speared the body of Goddess Sati into 51 pieces with His
divine Sudarshan Chakra.
The body parts of the Maa Sati that fell in different regions, represent the
divine power and are worshipped and revered. The 51 Shakti Peeth’s with varied
name, location and body part associated with the place are considered holy
shrines and are located in India, Tibet, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and
Bangladesh.
THE NAME, LOCATION & BODY PART OF GODDESS SATI
The Name, Location & Body Part that fell on the ground came to be known as
Shakti Peeths. 51 Shakti Peeths are worshipped by devotees and pooja archana is
performed. People throng at these temples to seek blessings of Goddess Sati.
The list of the 51 Shakti Peeths with their Name, Location & Body Part are given
below to enable pilgrims to propitiate and worship the Goddess and seek eternal
blessings by visiting the holy shrines.
List of the 51 Shakti Peeths with Name, Location, and Body parts:
Sl.No. Name of Shakti Peeth Location of Shakti Peeth Body part of Goddess Sati
Country
Amarnath J & K. Throat India
Katyayani Peeth Vrindawan, Uttar Pradesh. Hair India VishalakshiPeeth
Manikarnika ghat, Kashi(Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh. Earrings India
Lalita Prayagaraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh Finger India
Jwala Devi Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Tongue India
Tripurmalini Devi Talab, Jalandhar, Punjab. Left mammary gland India Savitri
Kurukshetra, Haryana Right ankle India
Magadha Mahrajganj, Deoghar, near Patna, Bihar Thigh of right leg India
Dakshayani Mansa oa Mansarovar Right hand Tibet
Mahishasuramardini Sharkarre Shaktipeeth near Sukkur Karachi, Pakistan, Eye
Pakistan
Bhramari or the Bhramri Nashik, Maharashtra Left Leg India
Ambaji Palanpur near Ahmedabad, Gujarat Heart India
Gayatri Pushkar, Rajasthan Bracelets IndiaAmbika Jaipur, Rajasthan Toes India
Sarvashail Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh Cheeks India
Sravani Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Spine India. Bhramaramba Srisailam, Andhra
Pradesh Neck India
Narayani Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Upper jaw teeth India
Phullara Labhpur, West Bengal Lips India
Bahula Bardhaman District, West Bengal Left hand India
Mahishmardini Bardhaman, West Bengal Centre of eyebrows India
Dakshina Kali Dakshineswar, West Bengal Right toe India
Devgarbha Birbhum, West Bengal Pelvis India
Vimla Jagannath Puri, Orissa Feet India
Kumari Shakti Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Right shoulder and back spine area India
Nandini Senthia, West Bengal Necklace India
Mangal Chandika Kapilambar, West Bengal Right wrist India
Kapalini Vibhash in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal Left ankle India
Kamakhya Guwahati, Assam Genitals India
Jayanti Sylhet Left thigh Bangladesh
Tripura Sundari Tripura Right foot India. Biraja Jajpur, Odisha Navel India
Jai Durga Deoghar, Jharkhand Part of Heart India
Avanti Bhairavparvat, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Upper lip India
Narmada Shondesh, Amarkantak, Madya Pradesh Right hip India
Nagapooshani Jaffna, Nallur Anklet Sri Lanka
Gandaki Chandi Muktinath, Nepal Temple forehead Nepal
Mahashira Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Head Nepal
Hinglaj Karachi Part of Head Pakistan. Sugandha Shikarpur Nose Bangladesh
Aparna Bhabanipur, Sherpur Left anklet Bangladesh. Jesoreshwari Satkhira Hands
and feet Bangladesh
Bhavani Chitagong Right arm Bangladesh. Maha Lakshmi Ambabai, Kolhapur,
Maharashtra Eyes of Devi India
Sri Parvat Ladakh Right foot/right anklet India.
Panch Sagar Varanasi Lower teeth India
Mithila Janakpur Left shoulder Nepal
Ratnavali Khanakal-Krishnanagar Road, West Bengal Right shoulder India.
Kalmadhav Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh Left hip India Ramgiri
Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Right breast India
Guhesywari Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Knees Nepal
CONCLUSION OF 51 SHAKTI PEETH
The Shakti Peets located in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, and
Bangladesh are the holy shrines where a large number of devotees come around the
year to worship the Goddess.
During the festivals of Navaratri, Vijayadashmi, and Deepawali, a special Pooja
Archana is performed. Shakti Peeths denote the seats of divine power. Many
legends are associated with her prowess. According to mythological legends, the
Goddess killed demons by displaying her valor and courage.
At the 51 Shakti Peeths, the pilgrims and devotees visit in large numbers to
worship the Goddess and seek her blessings.
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FAQS ABOUT 51 SHAKTI PEETH
Q1.What are the Shakti Peeths?
Ans: Shakti Peeths are holy shrines denoting the seat of divine power in India,
Nepal, Tibet, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. Each one is associated with
the body part of the Goddess that fell there.
Q2.Who was Sati?
Ans: Goddess Sati, the daughter of King Daksha, was married to Lord Shiva;
however, the King didn’t approve of the marriage. According to mythological
legend, Lord Shiva and Goddess Sati were insulted by the King, and, therefore,
she preferred to end her life by jumping in the Yagya fire.
Q3.Why did Sati end her life?
Ans: Goddess Sati laid down her life in a sacrificial fire for the sake of the
honour and respect of her and her husband, Lord Shiva who were subjected to
insult by King Daksha at Yagya organised by him. King Daksha deliberately didn’t
invite his daughter and son-in law to the Yagya while other Gods and Goddesses
were invited.
Q4.How did Lord Shiva react to Sati’s death?
Ans: Lord Shiva became infuriated to know of the demise of his wife Goddess
Sati. According to the legend, he severed the head of King Daksha but later
showed mercy by restoring his life. Lord Shiva did Tandava Nritya with the body
of Goddess Sati. In order to pacify and disengage him, Lord Vishnu dismembered
Sati’s body into 51 pieces which fell at different places which are revered as
Shakti Peeths.
Q5.What is the significance of the Shakti Peeths?
Ans: The Shakti Peeths are holy pilgrimage sites for Hindus, symbolizing the
divine power.
Q6.How can one seek blessings at the Shakti Peeths?
Ans: Devotees can seek blessings by visiting the Shakti Peeths, offering
prayers, and performing rituals.
Q7.Are there any specific rituals associated with visiting Shakti Peeths?
Ans: Rituals and Pooja-Archana are primarily the same with minor variations
based on region to region.
Q8.Where are the 51 Shakti Peeths located?
Ans: The 51 Shakti Peeths are spread across various states in India and in
Nepal, Tibet, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Q9.Can both men and women visit Shakti Peeths?
Ans: Yes, both men and women can visit Shakti Peeths.
Q10.Are there any special festivals celebrated at Shakti Peeths?
Ans: Yes. Navratri festival is celebrated with gaiety and religious fervour.
Q11.Are there any stories or legends associated with specific Shakti Peeths?
Ans: Yes, each Shakti Peeth has its own unique mythology and stories attached to
the dismembered body part of the Goddess Sati.
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