51 Shakti Peeth

Lord Shiva father in law, Daksha was very angry at him because her daughter married Lord Shiva against his promises. So in order to take revenge, he conducted or performed a Yagna (A very auspicious ceremony or action in Hindu culture). Daksha invited every person from all over the world, but not his son in law and his own daughter, Sati. When Sati got the news about the Yagna, she could not resist herself and went to attend the ceremony. There nobody paid any type of attention to her, including her parents. She did not annoyed by this action of his father, but when his father did not even respect her husband, she felt dreadful. The agony was so much so, that she jumped in to the fire (Yagna) and give away her life. The loss of Sati was very painful to the Lord Shiva and due to this, he got furious and angry. Shiva went to the place where Yagna was being performed and devastated that area.

Then Lord Shiva carried Sati all over the world, as he was in utmost grief that time and hoping to get Sati life back. This made all other gods to feel bad for lord Shiva and in order to get back lord Shiva to normal state, they visited Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakar and severed Sati body in to 51 pieces. These body parts fell on different part of earth and whichever place they fell on earth is considered holy. So, for every place, there is a Shakti Peeth.

List of all Shakti Peeth

Hingula or Hinglaj Devi is the first place where it is said that the head or the brain of Devi Sati fell. There are two idols here, one is of Devi Sati and called as Kotari. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Bhimlochan. Hingula Devi is situated around 125 Km from Karachi which is in Pakistan.
Sharkarare or Karavipur Shakti Peeth - It is said that the eyes of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Mahishmardini. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Krodhish. Sharkarare Devi is situated around Parkai, which is in Pakistan.
Jwalamukhi Shakti Peeth- It is said that the tongue of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Ambika. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Unmatta. Jwalamukhi Devi is situated at Pathankot, Himachal Pradesh, Jwalamukhi Road
Sugandha Shakti Peeth - It is said that the nose of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Sunanada. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Traimbak. Sugandha Devi temple is in Barishal, West Bengal.
Avanti Shakti Peeth - It is said that the Upper Lips of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Avanti. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Lambakarna. Avanti Devi temple is located near Ujjain.
Attahas Shakti Peeth -It is said that the Lower Lips of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Fullara. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Bhairabhvishesya. Attahas Devi temple is located near Birbhum, in West Bengal.
Prabhas Shakti Peeth -It is said that the Stomach of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Bakratunda. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Bakratunda. Prabhas Devi temple is located near Bharoal, around Mumbai.
Yanasthana -It is said that the Chin of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Bhramari. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Vikrakatakkha. Yanasthana Devi temple is located near Karachi, Pakistan.
Godavari tir Shakti Peeth -It is said that the Cheek of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Viswamatuka. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Dandapani. Godavaritir Devi temple is located Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Gandaki Shakti Peeth - It is said that the Temple of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Gandakichandi. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Chakrapani. Gandaki Devi temple is located in Nepal.
Suchidesha -It is said that the Upper teeth of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Narayani. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Sanhar. Suchidesha Devi temple is located near Tamil Nadu, India
Karatoyatat -It is said that Left Anklet of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Arpana. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Vaman. Karatoyatat Devi temple is located near district Bogra, Bangladesh.
Shriparvata Shakti Peeth - It is said that the Right Anklet of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Shri Sunadari. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Sundaranand. Shriparvata Devi temple is located near Karnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Karnat -It is said that the ears of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Jai Durga. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Avirooka.
Vrindavan Shakti Peeth - It is said that the hairs of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Uma. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Bhootesh. Vrindavan Devi temple is located near Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Kireet -It is said that the crown of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Vimala. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Sangbarta. Kireet Devi temple is located near Murshidabad, West Bengal, India.
Shrihatta -It is said that Devi Sati nape of neck fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Mahalakshmi. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Sarvananda. Shrihatta Devi temple is located near Kechuaganj, in Bengal.
Nalhati Shakti peeth - It is said that the Tubular Bones of the Feet of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Kalika. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Yogesh. Nalhati Devi temple is located in Bengal.
Kashmir - It is said that the vocal Pipe of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Mahamaya. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Trisandhyasvar. Kashmir Devi temple is located near Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir.
Ratnabali Shakti Peeth - It is said that the right shoulder of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Kumari. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the bhairabha. Ratnabali Devi temple is located near Hooghly, West Bengal, India.
Mithila Shakti Peeth - It is said that the left shoulder of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Mahadevi. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Mahodara. Mithila Devi temple is located near India-Nepal border.
Chattagram - It is said that the right arm of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Bhavani. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Chandrashekhar. Chattagram Devi temple is located near Chittagong District, Bangladesh.
Manav Kschetra - It is said that the right palm of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Dakhchayani. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Amar.
Where it is Located- Manav Kschetra Devi temple is located near Tibet at the feet of Mount Kailash.
Ujaani - It is said that the Right Wrist of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Mangalchandi. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Kapilambar. Ujaani Devi temple is located near West Bengal, India.
Manibandha- It is said that middle of the palms of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Gayatri. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Sarvananda. Manibandha Devi temple is located near Guskar, Bengal.
Prayag - It is said that the ten fingers of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Lalita. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Bhava. Prayag Devi temple is located near Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Bahula - It is said that the Left Arm of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Bahula. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Bhiruk. Bahula Devi temple is located near Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
Jalandhar - It is said that the right breast of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Tripurmalini. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Bhisan. Jalandhar Devi temple is located near Jalandhar, Punjab.
Ramgiri - It is said that the left breast of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Shibani. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Chanda. Ramgiri Devi temple is located near Bilaspur.
Vaidyanath - It is said that the heart of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Jaidurga. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Vaidyanath. Vaidyanath Devi temple is located near Joshidi, Bihar.
Utkal - It is said that the navel of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Vimala. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Jagannath. Utkal Devi temple is located near puri, Orissa.
Kanchidesh - It is said that the Skeleton of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Devagarbha. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Ruru. Kanchidesh Devi temple is located near Bolpur.
Kalmadhava - It is said that the left hip of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Kali. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Asitananda. Kalmadhava Devi temple is located near Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Shondesh Shakti Peeth - It is said that the Right hip of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Narmada. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Vadrasen. Shondesh Devi temple is located near Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Kamakhya - It is said that the yoni of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Kamakhya. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Umananda. Kamakhya Devi temple is located Guwahati, Assam.
Nepal - It is said that the two knees of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Mahashira. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Kapali. Nepal Devi temple is located at Pashupatinath Temple at Gujyeshwari Temple, Nepal.
Jayanti - It is said that the left thigh of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Jayanti. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Kramadiswar. Jayanti Devi temple is located at Sylhet district, Bangladesh.
Magadha - It is said that the right thigh of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Sarvanandari. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Bomkesha. Magadha Devi temple is located in Uttar Pradesh.
Tripura - It is said that the right foot of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Tripurasundari. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Tripuresh. Tripura Devi temple is located in Udaipur town of Tripura, India.
Khirgram - It is said that the right toe of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Yogadaya. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Khirakantha. Khirgram Devi temple is located in Burdwan district, West Bengal, India.
Kalighat Shakti Peeth - It is said that the four fingers from right foot of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Kali. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Nakuleswar. Kalighat Devi temple is located in Bengal.
Kurukchetra Shakti Peeth - Right ankle of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Savitri. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Aswanath. Kurukchetra Devi temple is located at Kurukchetra, Haryana.
Bakreswar Shakti Peeth - Centre of the brows of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Mahishamardini. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Bakranath. Bakreswar Devi temple is located at Birbhum, West Bengal, India.
Jessoreswari - Palms of Hands & Feet of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Jashoreswari. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Chanda. Jessoreswari Devi temple is located at Shyamnagar, district Satkhira, Bangladesh.
Nandipur - Necklace of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Nandini. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Nandikishore. Nandipur Devi temple is located at Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
Varanasi - Earnings of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as VishwaLakshmi. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Kala. Varanasi Devi temple is located at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Kanyashram - Back of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Sharvani. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Nimisha. Kanyashram Devi temple is located at Tamil Nadu, India.
Sri Lanka - Hand of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Indrakschi. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Rakchaseswara. Sri Lanka Devi temple is located in Sri Lanka.
Birat – Small toes of the feet of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Ambika. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Amrita. Birat temple is located at near Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.
Vibhasha Shakti Peeth – left ankle of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Bhimarupa. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Sarvananda. Vibhash Devi temple is located at district Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India.
Trisrota Shakti Peeth – left leg of Devi Sati fell here. There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Bhraamari. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Ambar. Trisrota Devi temple is located at West Bengal.