Aakriti Upadhyay
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Where the Goddess bleeds This Shakti Peetha marks the spot where Devi Sati’s womb is believed to have fallen. Every year, during the Ambubachi mela, the Kamakhya Temple is closed for 3 days to honour the goddess’s menstruation.
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Goddess without an idol Unlike most temples, Vaishno Devi houses no idol. Instead three natural rock formations (pindis) are worshipped representing Laxmi, Kali, and Saraswati in their truest form.
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Goddess who accepts alcohol Symbolising freedom from societal norms and embracing the raw, primal nature of divinity, this is among one of the temples where Maa Tara, a fierce form of Kali, is offered alcohol and meat.
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Darkest form of Durga Dedicated to the fearsome Shyamala Devi, this temple in Shimla honours the goddess’s fierce dark form-symbolising wisdom, destruction of evil , and protection from harm.
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Goddess who accepts meat Nestled within the Jagannath Temple complex, the shrine of Vimala Devi accepts meat and fish as offerings, which connects to ancient tantric beliefs and the inclusive spirit of the Shakti tradition.
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The flame that never dies Natural flame arises from the temple floor without any visible source, and many believe that its the divine presence of Jwala Devi, ever burning and beyond explanation.