Panchasagar Shakti Peeth

Panchasagar Shakti Peeth is among the 51 Shakti Peeth of Maa Sati. It is said that, the Lower teeth of Maa Sati fell here, when lord Vishnu in order to relieve lord Shiva from grief of losing his wife Sati, used his ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ to incise Maa Sati Body. Then, at the place of fall of Lower teeth, this beautiful temple was constructed. Panchasagar Shakti Peeth is situated in, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. Here the idol of maa Sati is called as ‘Maa Varahi’ and the lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Maharudra’.

The art and architecture of this Shakti Peeth is really something that we say as adorable. The stone that is used in the construction of this Shakti Peeth is really different and the glows when the sunlight falls on it. The enchanting views that is presented by the Shakti Peeth when it image falls in the water body, that is located just adjacent to it are mesmerizing.

History of Panchasagar Peeth

History to this place dates back in the time when it is said that the Lower teeth of Maa Sati fell to this place. There is lot of information available about this Shakti Peeth in the religious books and these religious books can be obtained outside the temple or good religious book store. The native people also know lot about this Shakti Peeth and it would be a better idea to sit with them and learn more about the facts that are related to this Shakti Peeth.

Festivals in Panchasagar temple

1. People (Almost every day) offer their offering to the god in form of fruit, milk, homemade sweets etc.
2. In the morning and evening, priest chant out Aarti and Slokhas, accompanies by the bells.
3. Navratri that falls two times in a year- one in the month of March or April and other in the September or October month depending on the Hindu calendar, is among the major festival here. Navratri are celebrated for over 9 days, with some people not eating any type of food that is derived from the soil for these nine days. Special ceremonies and rituals are carried during these days.
4. Rath Yatra is another major event here and celebrated with the great devotion and Durga puja, Vijya dashmi, Kalabham festival are some other that are also celebrated.

Where to stay

If you are looking for either cheap or expensive type of accommodation, then both are available here. Here we have listed names of some hotels that will help you to short your search for finding accommodations spaces.

Lara India Hotel, Surya Hotel, Diamond Hotel, Radisson Hotel Varanasi, Gautam Hotel, Clarks Varanasi Hotel, Ramada Plaza JHV, Gateway Hotel Ganges, Hotel Atithi Satkaar, Rahi Tourist Bungalow are some of the cheap, yet good accommodations places. Here the rent of each room may vary from Rs 900 to Rs 11000. Also there are several non payable guest houses or dharmsalas that are run by the various nonprofit organizations. Beware of the touts who promises to give hi-fi deals with cheap rates.

Shopping around Panchasagar temple

1. Religious Paraphernalia can be bought from the shops that are located just outside the temple.
2. Shopping is a favorite part of visiting Varanasi, but restricted to religious shopping only.
3. ‘Pedha’ is a famous sweet and worth trying.
4. Local or handicrafts shops are the one that caters maximum people, so try one of them.
5. Bargaining during the shopping is a must and must thing.
6. Finally try to buy those things that are available here only, because other things can be bought at your native or living place also.

Other places that can be visited nearby

Following are some of the places that you might want to visit:

• Jantar Mantar, Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Vidya Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Assi Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, Kedar Ghat, Shivala Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, Harishchandra Ghat, Panchganga Ghat, Hanuman Ghat, New Vishwanath Temple, Alamgir Mosque, Man Mandir Ghat, Darbhanga Ghat, Ramnagar Museum, Rana Mahala Ghat, Gyan Kup Well, Vishnu Charanapaduka, Tulasi Mana Temple.are some of the star attractions nearby this Shakti Peeth.

• Agra, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Allahabad, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Mathura and Vrindavan, Sunauli are some of the major places of interest in this state, where this Shakti Peeth is situated.

How to reach the Panchasagar temple

1. Direct trains are available to Varanasi station Railway station and various trains ply directly from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Patna and other major cities.
2. Several deluxe bus services are available to Varanasi ply to this part.
3. Nearest airport is in the Allahabad and national flights are available till here. For international flights, Delhi is the nearest airport.
4. But it is advisable to have taxi or your own mode of transportation when you are coming to Varanasi from airport.
5. Rickshaw, Auto Rickshaw and Bus are common mode of transportation inside the city.
6. Take necessary steps to protect yourself from sunburn etc, because in the summer season, temperature shoots up to 40+ degrees in this part of the country.