51 Shakti Peeths - Top 10 Sacred Shrines
The Shakti Peeths are sacred abodes of the Divine Mother where parts of Goddess Sati's body fell
Kamakhya Temple
कामाख्या मंदिर
📍 Guwahati, Nilachal Hills
Body Part: Yoni (Womb) • Bhairava: Umananda
Kamakhya is one of the most powerful and ancient Shakti Peeths, where the yoni (womb) of Goddess Sati fell. It is the center of Tantric worship and is... show more
Kalighat Temple
कालीघाट मंदिर
📍 Kalighat, Kolkata
Body Part: Toes of Right Foot • Bhairava: Nakuleshwar
Kalighat is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths where the toes of Goddess Sati's right foot fell. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali and is one of the mo... show more
Vaishno Devi Temple
वैष्णो देवी मंदिर
📍 Katra, Trikuta Mountains
Body Part: Skull (Some texts say Arms) • Bhairava: Bhairon Nath
Vaishno Devi is one of the most revered Hindu temples and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India, attracting millions of devotees annually.... show more
Naina Devi Temple
नैना देवी मंदिर
📍 Bilaspur, Naina Devi Hills
Body Part: Eyes (Naina) • Bhairava: Nayan Bhairav
Naina Devi Temple is situated atop a hill and is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths. According to legend, the eyes of Goddess Sati fell at this location, hen... show more
Jwalamukhi Temple
ज्वालामुखी मंदिर
📍 Jwalamukhi, Kangra Valley
Body Part: Tongue • Bhairava: Unmatta Bhairav
Jwalamukhi Temple is unique as it has no idol or image. Instead, nine eternal flames (jyotis) burn from the rock sanctum, representing the nine manife... show more
Ambaji Temple
अंबाजी मंदिर
📍 Ambaji, Aravalli Range
Body Part: Heart • Bhairava: Bhairav
Ambaji Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths where the heart of Goddess Sati fell. The temple has no idol; instead, a 'Visa Yantra' (a sacred geometri... show more
Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
महालक्ष्मी मंदिर, कोल्हापुर
📍 Kolhapur
Body Part: Eyes (Upper Lip according to some texts) • Bhairava: Kaal Bhairav
The Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur is one of the Shakti Peeths and is unique as the idol faces west, unlike most Hindu temples where deities face east... show more
Kamakshi Amman Temple
कामाक्षी अम्मन मंदिर
📍 Kanchipuram
Body Part: Navel (Hip according to some texts) • Bhairava: Shiva
Kamakshi Amman Temple is one of the most important temples in South India and one of the 51 Shakti Peeths. The goddess is depicted in a seated yogic p... show more
Chhinnamasta Temple
छिन्नमस्ता मंदिर
📍 Rajrappa, Ramgarh
Body Part: Head and Upper Part • Bhairava: Krodha Bhairav
Chhinnamasta Temple is one of the most powerful and mysterious Shakti Peeths. The goddess is depicted in her fierce form holding her own severed head,... show more
Tara Tarini Temple
तारा तारिणी मंदिर
📍 Berhampur, Kumari Hills
Body Part: Breasts • Bhairava: Panchadara Bhairava
Tara Tarini is one of the oldest pilgrimage centers in Odisha and one of the four major ancient Shakti Peeths in India. The temple houses two deities,... show more