– Abhay Kumar
51 Shaktipeeth Temples are strewn about the Indian subcontinent. These sacred spots are believed to be where Sati’s body parts fell. The most prominent of Shaktipeeth are -
Located 141 km from Srinagar, this shrine is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Sati’s throat fell in this same place, and it is best visited during the Shravani Mela during July-August.
This temple located 8 km away from Guwahati is one of the four Adi Shakti Peethas dedicated. Kamakhya Devi is the goddess of fertility, most visited by childless couples.
The mother goddess Shakti is worshipped as Maha Kali, Maha Saraswati, and Maha Lakshmi here. Vaishno Devi is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites in North India.
Dedicated to goddess Kali, this is where the toes of Shakti’s feet landed in the course of Shiva's Rudra Tandava. The festival of Durga Puja and Navratri are celebrated grandly here.
Located in Matabari, Udaipur, in Tripura, this domed temple was built in 1501. The hillock on which it resides resembles a tortoise, which is why it’s also called Kurma Peetha.
Located in Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh, this temple is popular for the eternally burning flame, which is believed to be the manifestation of goddess Jwalamukhi.
This place is of great spiritual significance, especially during Navratri. Located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, this is where Sati’s eyes had fallen.
Part of Sati’s right foot fell here. Kalkaji is a famous Shaktipeeth, located right in the heart of Delhi. During Navratri, the temple is visited by a big crowd of devotees.
Sati’s heart is believed to have fallen here. Ambaji Temple is Gujarat is therefore a very important pilgrimage site for Navratri.