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52 Shakti Peeths in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka

6/2/2012

The Shakti Pithas (Sanskrit: शक्ति पीठ, Bengali: শক্তিপীঠ, Śakti Pīṭha, seat of Shakti) are places of worship consecrated to the goddess Shakti or Sati, the female principal of Hinduism and the main deity of the Shakta sect. They are sprinkled throughout the Indian subcontinent.

This goddess Shakti, the goddess of power is the complete incarnation of Adi Shakti, has three chief manifestations, as Durga, goddess of strength and valour, as Mahakali, goddess of destruction of evil and as Goddess Gowri, the goddess of benevolence.

Adi Shakti Peethas

Legend Shiva carrying the corpse of Dakshayani When Lord Bhrahma was tired creating the universe, he performed a yagya to make Lord Shiva happy and then Lord Shiva appeared and sacrificed Shakti which helped Bhrahma in the creation of the universe.

Then Bhrahma decided that one day Shakti would be given back to Lord Shiva. Therefore, Daksh (son of Bhrahma) performed several yagya's to obtain Shakti as his daughter in the form of Sati. It was then decided that Sati was brought into this world with the motive of getting married to Shiva.

However, due to Lord Shiva's curse to Bhrahma that he would not be worshiped and also his fifth head was cut off due to his lie in front of Lord Shiva..... Daksha started hating Lord Shiva and changed his will that at any cost he will not let Lord Shiva and Sati married.

But Destiny has its own fate, series of incidents happenned due to which Sati got attracted to Lord Shiva and finally one day Lord Shiva and Sati got married. This however not reduced Daksh's hatred towards Lord Shiva, on the contrary it started increasing.

Hence one day, in Satya Yuga, Daksha performed a yagna with a desire to take revenge on Lord Shiva. Daksha was angry because his daughter Dakshayani also known as Sati had married the 'yogi' God Shiva against his wish. Daksha invited all the deities to theyagna except for Shiva and Shakti. The fact that she was not invited did not deter Shakti from attending the yagna. She had expressed her desire to attend to Shiva who had tried his best to dissuade her from going. Shiva eventually allowed her to go escorted by his followers.

But Sati, being an uninvited guest, was not given any respect. Furthermore, Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati was unable to bear her father's insults toward her husband, so Dakshayani (the other name of Sati meaning the daughter of Daksha) invoked her yogic powers and immolated herself.

Enraged at the insult and the injury, Shiva destroyed Daksha's sacrifice, cut off Daksha's head, and later replaced it with that of a male goat as he restored him to life due to the prayers of all demi gods and Brahma. Still immersed in grief, Shiva picked up the remains of Sati's body, and performed the Tandava,the celestial dance of destruction, across all creation. The other gods requested Vishnu to intervene to stop this destruction, towards which Vishnu used the Sudarshana Chakra, which cut through the corpse of Sati. The various parts of the body fell at several spots all through the Indian subcontinent and formed sites which are known as Shakti Peethas today.

At all the Shakti Peethas, the Goddess Shakti is accompanied by Lord Bhairava (a manifestation of Lord Shiva).

Four Adi Shakti Pithas Some of the great religious texts like the Shiva Purana, the Devi Bhagavata, the Kalika Purana and the AstaShakti recognize four major Shakti Pithas (centers),

1. Bimala (Pada Khanda) (inside the Jagannath temple of Puri, Orissa), Tara Tarini (Sthana Khanda,
2. Purnagiri ,Breasts) (Near Berhampur, Orissa),
3. Kamakhya (Yoni khanda) (Near Guwahati, Assam) and
4. Dakhina Kalika (Mukha khanda) (Kolkata, West Bengal) originated from the limbs of the Corpse of Mata Sati in the Satya Yuga.

The Astashakti and Kalika Purana says (in Sanskrit):

"Bimala Pada khandancha,
Sthana khandancha Tarini (Tara Tarini),
Kamakshya Yoni khandancha,
Mukha khandancha Kalika (Dakshina Kalika)
Anga pratyanga sanghena
Vishnu Chakra Kshyta nacha"

Further explaining the importance of these four Pithas, the "Brihat Samhita" also gives the location of these Pithas as

Rushikulya* Tatae Devi,
Tarakashya Mahagiri,
Tashya Srunga Stitha Tara
Vasishta Rajitapara

* (Rushikulya is a holy river flowing on the foot hill of the Tara Tarini Hill Shrine).

"Shakti" refers to the Goddess worshipped at each location, all being manifestations of Dakshayani, Parvati or Durga;

"Body Part or Ornament" refers to the body part or piece of jewellery that fell to earth, at the location on which the respective temple is built.

PlaceBody Part or Ornament Shakti In the 4 places

1.Puri, Orissa (inside Jagannath Temple complex)PadaBimala

2. Near Berhampur-Orissa Sthana khandaTara Tarini

3. Guwahati-AssamYoni khanda Kamakshya

4. Kolkata- West Bengal Mukha khanda Dakshina Kalika

Apart from these four there are 52 other famous Peethas recognised by religious texts.

According to the Pithanirnaya Tantra the 52 peethas are scattered all over India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Pakistan. The Shivacharita besides listing 52 maha-peethas, speaks about 26 more upa-peethas.

The Bengali almanac, Vishuddha Siddhanta Panjika too describes the 52 peethas including the present modified addresses. A few of the several accepted listings are given below. One of the few in South India, Srisailam inAndhra Pradesh became the site for a 2nd century temple.

The 52 Shakti Pithas listed below & a few more:
-......."Body Part or Ornament" refers to the body part or piece of jewellery that fell to earth, at the location on which the respective temple is built.

-...... "Shakti" refers to the Goddess worshipped at each location, all being manifestations of Dakshayani, Parvati or Durga;

-........"Bhairava" refers to the corresponding consort, each a manifestation of Shiva;

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1.   Kanchipuram, Kamakshi temple, Kamakoti Peetam mentioned in Lalita Sahasram, Trishati, Astothram etc.Ottiyana (Ornament covering stomach) (shakti) Kamakshi / (Shiva) Kaal Bhairav

2.   Nainativu (Manipallavam), Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Located 36 km from the ancient capital of the Jaffna kingdom, Nallur. The murti of the Goddess is believed to have been consecrated and worshipped by Lord Indra. The protagonist, Lord Rama and antagonist, Ravana of the Sanskrit epic Ramayana have offered obeisances to the Goddess. Nāga and Garuda of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata; resolved their long standing feuds after worshipping this Goddess. Silambu (Anklets...........shakti...Indrakshi (Nagapooshani /Bhuvaneswari)/ .... Shiva/ Rakshaseshwar (Nayanair)

3. Shivaharkaray, a little distance from Sukkur Station from Karachi, Pakistan Eyes..... Shakti Mahishmardini / Shiva...Krodhish

4. Sugandha, situated in Shikarpur, Gournadi, about 20 km from Barisal town, Bangladesh, on the banks of Sonda river. Nose........ Shakti Sugandha/ Shiva Trayambak

5. Amarnath in Kashmir, India from Srinagar through Pahalgam 94 km by Bus, Chandanwari 16 km by walk Throat......... shakti Mahamaya / Shiva..Trisandhyeshwar

6. Jwalamukhi, Kangra, India from Pathankot alight at Jwalamukhi Road Station from there 20 km Tongue....... shakti Siddhida (Ambika) .......Shiva Unmatta Bhairav

7. Ambaji, at Anart, Gujarat, India Heart Ambaji

8. Nepal, near Pashupatinath Temple at Guhyeshwari Temple Both knees MahashiraKapali

9. Manas, under Tibet at the foot of Mount Kailash in Lake Mansarovar, a piece of StoneRight handDakshayaniAmar

10. Bardhaman in West Bengal, India NavelMata Sarbamangala DeviBhagwan Shiv/Mahadev

11. Gandaki in Pokhara, Nepal about 125 km on the banks of Gandaki river where Muktinath temple is situatedTempleGandaki ChandiChakrapani

12. Bahula, on the banks of Ajay river at Ketugram, 8 km from Katwa, Burdwan, West Bengal, IndiaLeft armGoddess BahulaBhiruk

13. Ujaani, 16 km from Guskara station under Burdwan district of West Bengal, IndiaRight wristMangal ChandikaKapilambar

14. Udaipur, Tripura, at the top of the hills known as Tripura Sundari temple near Radhakishorepur village, a little distance away from Udaipur town of Tripura, IndiaRight legTripura SundariTripuresh

15. On Chandranath hill near Sitakunda station of Chittagong District, Bangladesh. The famous Chandranath Temple on the top of the hill is the Bhairav temple of this Shakti Peetha, not the Shakti Peeth itself.Right armBhawaniChandrashekhar

16. Locally known as Bhramari Devi. Behind a rice mill, near Jalpesh Temple in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India.Left legBhraamariAmbar

17. Kamgiri, Kamakhya, in the Neelachal hills near Guwahati, capital of Assam, IndiaGenitalsKamakhyaUmanand

18. yoga adya at Khirgram under Burdwan district, West Bengal, India Big Toe (Right)JugaadyaKsheer Khandak

19. Kalipeeth, (Kalighat, Kolkata), India Right ToesKalikaNakuleshwar

20. Prayag near Sangam at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaFingerAlopi Devi Mandiror MadhaveswariBhava

21. Jayanti at Nartiang village in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya state, India. This Shakti Peetha is locally known as the Nartiang Durga Temple.Left thighJayantiKramadishwar

22. Kireet at Kireetkona village, 3 km from Lalbag Court Road station under district Murshidabad, West Bengal, India CrownVimlaSanwart

23. Varanasi at Manikarnika Ghat on banks of the Ganges at Kashi, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaEarringVishalakshi & ManikarniKalbhairav

24. Kanyashram, Kanyakumari the Bhadrakali temple within the precincts of Kumari temple, Tamil Nadu, India (also thought to be situated in Chittagong, Bangladesh)BackSarvaniNimish

25. Present day Kurukshetra town or Thanesar ancient Sthaneshwar, at Haryana, India Ankle boneSavitri/BhadraKaliSthanu

26. Manibandh, at Gayatri hills near Pushkar 11 km north-west of Ajmer, Rajasthan, India Two BraceletsGayatriSarvanand

27. Shri Shail, at Joinpur village, Dakshin Surma, near Gotatikar, 3 km north-east of Sylhet town, Bangladesh Neck Mahalaxmi Sambaranand

28. Kankalitala, on the banks of Kopai River 10 km north-east of Bolpur station in Birbhum district, Devi locally known as Kankaleshwari West Bengal, India Bone Devgarbha Ruru

29. Kalmadhav on the banks of Shon river in a cave over hills near to Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India Left buttock Kali Asitang

30. Shondesh, at the source point of Narmada River in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India Right buttock NarmadaBhadrasen

31. Ramgiri, at Chitrakuta on the Jhansi Manikpur railway line in Uttar Pradesh, India Right breast Shivani Chanda

32. Vrindavan, near new bus stand on Bhuteshwar road within Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India Ringlets of hair Uma Bhutesh

33. Shuchi, in a Shiva temple at Suchindrum 11 km on Kanyakumari Trivandrum road, Tamil Nadu, India Upper teeth Narayani Sanhar

34. Panchsagar exact location not known (thought to be near Haridwar)Bottom teethVarahiMaharudra

35. Bhavanipur union, at Karatoyatat, 28 km distance from interior Sherpur upazila, Bogra District, BangladeshLeft anklet (ornament) Arpana Vaman

36. Shri Parvat, near Ladak, Kashmir, India. Another belief: at Srisailam in Shriparvat hills under Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India Right anklet (ornament)ShrisundariSundaranand

37. Vibhash, at Tamluk under district Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India Left ankle Kapalini (Bhimarupa)Sarvanand

38. Prabhas, 4 km from Veraval station near Somnath temple in Junagadh district of Gujarat, India Stomach Chandrabhaga Vakratund

39. Bhairavparvat, at Bhairav hills on the banks of Shipra river a little distance from Ujjaini town, Madhya Pradesh, India Upper lips Avanti Lambkarna

40. Goddess Saptashrungi (Goddess with 18 arms)]], at Vani in Nasik, Maharashtra, India Chin (2 parts)BhramariVikritaksh

41. Sarvashail or Godavaritir, at Kotilingeswar temple on the banks of Godavari river near Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India Cheeks Rakini or VishweshwariVatsnabh or Dandpani

42. Virat, near Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India Left toes Ambika Amriteshwar

43. Locally known as Anandamayee Temple. Ratnavali, on the banks of Ratnakar river at Khanakul-Krishnanagar, district Hooghly, West Bengal,   Right Shoulder Kumari Shiva

44. Mithila, near Janakpur railway station on the border of India and Nepal Left shoulder Uma Mahodar

45. Nalhati, known as "Nalateshwari Temple" near Nalhati station of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India Vocal chord with part of the tracheae Kalika Devi Yogesh

46. Karnat, Kangra, himachalpradesh. Both ears Jayadurga Abhiru

47. Bakreshwar, on the banks of Paaphara river, 24 km distance from Siuri Town, district Birbhum, 7 km from Dubrajpur Rly. Station West Bengal, India Portion between the eyebrows Mahishmardini Vakranath

48. Jessoreswari, situated at Ishwaripur, Shyamnagar, district Satkhira, Bangladesh. The temple complex was built byMaharaja Pratapaditya, whose capital was Ishwaripur. Palms of hands and soles of the feet Jashoreshwari Chanda

49. Attahas village of Dakshindihi in the district of Bardhaman, near the Katwa railway station, in West Bengal, India Lips Phullara Vishvesh

50. Sainthia, locally Known as "Nandikeshwari" temple. Only 1.5 km from the railway station under a banyan tree within a boundary wall, Birbhum district, West Bengal, IndiaNecklaceNandiniNandikeshwar

51. Hinglaj (Or Hingula), southern Baluchistan a few hours North-east of Gawadar and about 125 km towards North-west from Karachi, PakistanBramharandhra (Part of the head)KottariBhimlochan

52. Danestwari (Kuldevi Of Bastar state ), Dantewada 80 km from Jagdalpur Tehsil, ChhattisgarhDaant (teeth)DanteshwariKapalbhairv

53. Vajreshwari , Kangra 18 km from Dharamshala Tehsil, Kangraleft Breast (teeth)VajreshwariKalbhairv

53. [Padmavati Devi] (Padmavatipuri Dham), Panns 80 km from Satna Madhya PradeshPadmPadmavati DeviKapalbhairav

54. Tarapith, on the banks of Dwarka river, about 6 km from Rampurhat sub-division, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India Third eye or spiritual eye (Tara)Tara

55. Chandika Sthan or chandisthan, at Munger temple on the banks of Ganges near Ganga Darshan, Bihar, IndiaLeft eyeChandika or Chandi deviBholeshankar

56. Patan Devi , at Tulsipur railway station on the border of India and Nepal dist.Balrampur near gorakhpur, uttar pradesh,Indialeft shoulder with clothsBadi Patan Devi/chhoti Patan DeviBhairav57Arbuda Devi, at Mount Abu, Rajasthan, IndiaAdharArbuda Devi or Adhar DeviBhairav

Shakti Peeths

5/19/2012

Article credit goes to DR KK Debnath http://www.esamskriti.com/essay-chapters/Shakti-Peethas-%28Tantra-Peethas%29-of-India-1.aspx

Shakti Peethas (holy places of cosmic power) are places of worship consecrated to the goddess 'Shakti', the female principal of Hinduism and the main deity of the Shakta sect. They are sprinkled throughout the Indian subcontinent.

This goddess is often associated both with Gowri / Parvati, the benevolent goddess of harmony, marital felicity and longevity, with Durga, goddess of strength and valour, and with Mahakali, goddess of destruction of the evil.

Legend

According to legend, at some time in the Satya Yuga, Daksha performed a yagna (named Vrihaspati) with a desire of taking revenge on Lord Shiva. Daksha was angry because his daughter Sati had married the 'yogi' God Shiva against his wishes. Daksha invited all the deities to the yagna except for Shiva and Sati. The fact that she was not invited did not deter Sati from attending the yagna. She had expressed her desire to attend to Shiva who had tried his best to dissuade her from going. Shiva eventually allowed her to go escorted by his ganas.

But Sati, being an uninvited guest, was not given any respect. Furthermore, Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati was unable to bear her father's insults toward her husband, so she committed suicide by jumping into the yagna fire.

When Lord Shiva heard about her death he became furious. He went to the place where Daksha was performing his oblation, along with his ganas (followers). The oblation site was destroyed and Daksha was killed by his ganas .

Lord Shiva then carried the dead-body of Sati and started wandering all over the place like a lunatic. Lord Vishnu severed the dead body with his chakra. Various organs fell at different place. These places became famous as Shakti-Peeth, in due course of time.

The 52 Shakti Peethas

In order to view the index, which is based on Tantra-Chudamani , reveals as to which organ fell at which place and which Bhairav and which Shakti have their dwellings at which place,

The names of Bhairavs are not mentioned in other books except Tantra-Chudamani . All the Shakti-Peeths have secondary deity as Bhairav, besides the primary deity- Shakti. While having a darshan of Shakti-Peeth, a devotee should also have a darshan of Bhairav.

Locations

1). Hingula (Hinglaj) Devi’s mind or brain fell here and the idols are Devi as Kotari (Durga) and Shiva as Bhimlochan (Terrible eyed or the third eye). The location is towards 125 km from Karachi, Pakistan.

2). Sharkarare or Karavipur Devi’s three eyes fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahishmardini (Durga the destroyer of Mahishashur) and Shiva as Krodhish (the one who can be angry). It is near Karachi in Pakistan, by rail the nearest station is Parkai.

3). Jwalamukhi, Kangra, Devi’s tongue fell here and the idols are Devi as Ambika (Mother) and Shiva as Unmatta (Furious). This is located near Pathankot, H.P., Jwalamukhi Road.

4). Sugandha Devi’s nose fell here and idols are Devi as Sunanada (Pleasing) and Shiva as Traimbak (Rudra). In the state of Bengal near Barishal in Shivahri Karpur village Devi’s temple is located and Shiva’s temple is in a village called Ponabalia, nearest railway station is Jhalkati.

5). On Bhairabha mountain near Avanti Devi’s upper lips fell here and idols are Devi as Avanti (Modest) and Shiva as Lambakarna (Long eared one). It is located near Ujjain.

6). Attahas (laughter) Devi’s lower lips fell here and the idols are Devi as Fullara (Blooming) and Shiva as Bhairabhvishesya (Lord of the universe). The place is in Bengal near Birbhum. Image of Devi and the Shiva temple is next to the Devi temple. It is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction.

7). Prabhas Devi’s stomach fell here and the idols are Devi as Chandrabhaga (Throne of the moon) and Shiva as Bakratunda (the one with the bent staff). This is near Mumbai where a launch goes to Bharoal which is near Prabhas.

8). Yanasthana Devi’s chin fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhramari (female Bumble bee or attendant of Durga) and Shiva as Vikrakatakkha (one with the crooked eyes or look). Other names are Devi as Chibuka (the one with the chin) and Shiva as Sarvasiddhish (the one who can provide all desires).

9). Godavari (river) Devi’s left cheek fell here and the idols are Viswamatuka (mother of the world) and Shiva as Dandapani (the one who holds a staff).

10). Gandaki (river) Devi’s right cheek fell here and the idols are Devi as Gandakichandi (the one who overcomes obstacles or Gandi) and Shiva as Chakrapani (Holder of the discus). Famous pilgrimage.

11). Suchidesha Devi’s upper teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Narayani (the wife of Narayan) and Shiva as Sanghar. Panchasagar - Devi’s lower teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Barahi and Shiva as Maharudra (the angry one).

12). Bhavanipur or Karota (river) Devi’s left seat or her clothing fell here and idols are Devi as Aparna (the one who ate nothing, not even leaves) and Shiva as Bhairabha (Destroyer of fear). The King of Nator and his grandson the Maharajah Ramakrishna used to meditate here. The seat, the yognakunda and five skulls are still here. In the month of Baisakha according to the Bengali calendar, there is a large fete or Mela here to celebrate Ramanavami or Deepanbita.

13). Shriparvata or Shri mountain Devi’s right seat fell here and the idols are Devi as Shri Sunadari (beautiful) and Shiva as Sundaranand (the handsome one).

14). Karnat Devi’s two ears fell here and the idols are Devi as Jai Durga (the victoriuos Durga) and Shiva as Avirooka.

15). Vrindavana Devi’s hair fell here and idols are Devi as Uma (Devi) and Shiva as Bhootesh (or provider of all desires). Playgorund of Lord Krishna and the gopis.

16). Kirit Devi’s crown or headdress fell here and idols are Devi as Vimala (Pure) and Shiva as Sangbarta. Take the train to Ajimganj. The temples are on the shore of the ganges near Batnagar. (in Bangladesh )

17). Shrihatta Devi’s nape of the neck fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahalakshmi (the goddess of prosperity and wife of Mahavishnu) and Shiva as Sarvananda (the one who makes everyone happy). Devi’s temple is Near Shrihatta town and Shiva’s temple is near Jainpur. Shivaratri and Ashokashtami are celebrated with a Mela (carnival). Take train from Calcutta to Goalanda and steamer to Kechuaganj. Then either take a boat or walk about five miles (6 koshas).

18). Nalhati Devi’s vocal pipe fell here and the idols are Devi as Kalika (Durga) and Shiva as Yogesh. By train from Howrah station.

19). Kashmir Devi’s neck fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahamaya (the great Illusion) and Shiva as Trisandhyasvar. The famous pilgrimage is Amarnath. There is a Shiva linga of glacial ice which expands and contracts with the seasons.

20). Ratnabali Devi’s right shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Kumari (Durga) and Shiva as Bhairabha (Remover of fear).

21). Mithila Devi’s left shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahadevi (Devi) and Shiva as Mahodara (the big belied one). This is near Janakpur station.

22). Chattagram (also called Chattal) Devi’s right arm fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhavani (Devi) and Shiva as Chandrashekhar (the one who has the moon as the crown). It is said that Mahadeva has himself pronounced that he will visit Chandrashekhar mountain regularly during Kali yuga. This is near Sitakunda station. This is in Bangladesh.

23). Manav Kschetra (Field) Devi’s right hand or palm fell her and the idols are Devi as Dakhchayani (Durga) and Shiva as Amar (Immortal). Take train from Howrah station to Guskar station and then a few miles to Kogram. Mahadeva is considered Siddhidayaka or provider of all wishes.

24). Ujjaini Devi’s elbows fell here and the idols are Devi as Mangalchandi (Durga) and Shiva as Kapilambar (one who wears the brown clothes). Shiva is siddhidayaka.

25). Manibandha Devi’s middle of the palms fell here and the idols are Devi as Gayatri (Saraswati) and Shiva as Sarvananda (the one who makes everyone happy).

26). Prayag (three rivers meet here) Devi’s ten fingers fell here and the idols are Devi as Lalita (beautiful). Another name is Alopi and Shiva as Bhava. Near Tribeni ghat there is Banitirtha ghat (Quay for boats). Allahabad is the train station.

27). Bahula Devi’s left arm fell here and the idols are Devi as Bahula (Abundant) and Shiva as Bhiruk (who is also Sarvasiddhadayaka). Arrive at Katoa rail station and then go to Ketugram which is a pilgrimage.

28). Jalandhar Devi’s right breast fell here and the idols are Devi as Tripurmalini (Durga) and Shiva as Bhisan (Gruesome). Jwalamukhi is the nearby Tirtha and train goes from Delhi to Jalandhar.

29). Ramgiri (or Chitrakoot mountain) Devi’s left breast fell here (another opinion is that her Nala or Jaghanasti fell here) and the idols are Devi as Shibani (the wife of Shiva) and Shiva as Chanda. Near Bilaspur station and a walk of 2 miles.

30). Vaidyanath Devi’s heart fell here and the idols are Devi as Jaidurga (Victorious Durga) and Shiva as Vaidyanath. It is in Bihar. Joshidi is the train station.

31). Utkal, Orissa, Devi’s navel fell here and the idols are Devi as Vimala (the pure one) and Shiva as Jagannath (the ruler of the world). This is near the Jagannath temple of Puri in the state of Orissa.

32). Kanchidesh Devi’s skeleton fell here and the idols are Devi as Devagarbha and Shiva as Ruru. Bolpur station to Kopar river banks. There is a well for worship.

33). Kalmadhava Devi’s right hips fell here and the idols are Devi as Kali (another form of Durga) and Shiva as Asitananda. By praying to the Devi profusely pilgirms can obtain their desired objective.

34). Sone (near Sone river) Devi’s left hips fell here and the idols are Devi as Narmada and Shiva as Vadrasen.

35). Kamakhya (or Kamroop) Devi’s yoni fell here and the idols are Devi as Kamakhya (personification of love) and Shiva as Umananda. This is near Gauhati in the state of Assam on the banks of the Brahmaputra (the son of Brahma) river. The temple is on top of the Nilachal Hill. This is a famous pilgrimage for women seeking fertility or love. The temple is supposedly built by Kamdev, the god of love. The Umananda temple is nearby in an islet on the river. It has many pet monkeys.

36). Nepal Devi’s two knees fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahashira and Shiva as Kapali.

37). Jayanti Devi’s left thigh fell here and the idols are Devi as Jayanti and Shiva as Kramadiswar. In Bengal near Sri Hatta.

38). Magadha Devi’s right thigh fell here and the idols are Devi as Sarvanandari and Shiva as Bomkesha. Inside Shrihatta at Jayantipargana near the base of the Kahshia mountain Devi’s legs are placed here. Srihatta to Kanairghat by boat and then walk 2 miles. In West Bengal.

39) Tripura Devi’s right foot fell here and the idols are Devi as Tripurasundari and Shiva as Tripuresh. Devi is grantor of all wishes or Sarvavishta pradyani.

40). Khirgram Devi’s right toe fell here and the idols are Devi as Yogadaya and Shiva as Khirakantha. Take Eastern Indian Railway to Bardwhan station. Take Bardhwan Katoa Rail to Nigam station. Nigam station to Khirgram (village) is 2 miles. A mela (fete) is held during Baisakha Sankranti.

41). Kalighat (Kolkotta) Devi’s four small toes from her right foot fell here and the idols are Devi as Kali and Shiva as Nakulish or Nakuleswar. Famous pilgrimage located in Kolkotta in the state of West Bengal. Kali is a dark complexioned form of Shakti who has taste for blood and death. She rules over the cremation sites and is worshipped by devotees on a dark and moon less night. She is a popular deity of Bengal. kali is the female version of Kala or end of time.

42). Kurukchetra (or fields belonging to the Kuru family where the battle of the Mahbharata was fought between the Kurus and Pandus) Devi’s right ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Savitri or Sthanu and Shiva as Aswanath.

43). Bakreswar Devi’s mind or the centre of the brows fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahishamardini (the slayer of Mahishasur or Durga) and Shiva as Bakranath. Near Ahmedpur station. There are seven hot springs and also the Paphara (remover of sins) river. The Mahamuni Ashtabakra found enlightenment here. On Shivaratri (night) there is a grand Mela (fete) here.

44). Jessore Devi’s centre of the hands fell here and the idols are Jashoreswari and Shiva as Chanda (Moon or the one who holds the moon).

45). Nandipur Devi’s necklace fell here and the idols are Devi as Nandini and Shiva as Nandikishore.

46). Varanasi (Benaras) Devi’s earrings (Kundal) fell here and the idols are Devi as VishwaLakschmi (The provider of wealth to all) and Shiva as Kala (Time or the end of time). Famous pilgrimage in UP and one of the oldest cities in the world. The Puranas say that this city exists even after the Pralaya.

47). Kanashram or Kalikashram Devi’s back fell here and the idols are Devi as Sharvani and Shiva as Nimisha.

48). Lanka Her feet bells (Nupur) fell here and the idols are Devi as Indrakschi and Shiva as Rakchaseswara. Indrakschi was created and worshipped by Indra in person.

49). Virat Devi’s small toes of the feet fell here and idols are Devi as Ambika and Shiva as Amrita (nectar of immortality).

50). Bivasa Devi’s left ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhimarupa and Shiva as Sarvananda.

51). Trisnota Devi’s left feet fell here and the idols are Devi as Vramari (Bumblebee) and Shiva as Iswar (God). On the banks of Tista river in Shalbari village in Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal.

52). Danteshwari ( Kuldevi Of Baster State ), Dantewada Baster 80 km's from

SR. NO.

PLACE

ORGAN AND ORNAMENT

SHAKTI

BHAIRAV

1.

HINGULA

THE SUTURE ON THE TOP OF THE HEAD

KOTTVISHA

BHIMALOCHAN

2.

SHARKRAR

EYES

MAHISHMARDINI

KRODHISH

3.

SUGANDHA

NOSE

SUNANDA

TRAYAMBAK

4.

KASHMIR

THROAT

MAHAMAYA

TRISANDHYESHWAR

5.

JWALAMUKHI

TONGUE

SIDDHIDA

UNMAT BHAIRAV

6.

JALANDHAR

BREAST

TRIPURMALINI

BHISHAN

7.

VAIDDYANATH

HEART

JAYA DURGA

VAIDDYANATH

8.

NEPAL

KNEE

MAHAMAYA

KAPALI

9.

MANAS

RIGHT HAND

DAKSHAPANI

AMAR

10.

VIRJA IN UTKAL

NAVEL

VIMLA

JAGANNATH

11

GANDAKI

TEMPLE

GANDAKI

CHAKRAPANI

12.

BAHULA

LEFT ARM

GODDESS BAHULA

BHIRUK

13.

UJJAYINI

WRIST MANGAL

CHANDIKA

KAPILAMBAR

14.

TRIPURA

RIGHT LEG

TRIPUR SUNDARI

TRIPURESH

15.

CHAHAL

RIGHT ARM

BHAWANI

CHANDRASHEKHAR

16.

TRISTROTA

LEFT LEG

BHRAMRI

BHAIRAVESHWAR

17.

KAMGIRI

GENITAL

KAMAKHYA

UMANAND

18.

PRAYAG

FINGER (HAND)

LALITA

BHAVA

19.

JAYANTI

LEFT THIGH

JAYANTI

KRAMADISHWAR

20.

YUGADDYA

GREAT TOE (RIGHT)

BHOOT DHATRI

KSHEER KHANDAK

21.

KALIPEETH

RIGHT TOE

KALIKA

NAKULEESH

22.

KIREET

CROWN

VIMLA

SANWART

23.

VARANASI

EAR RING

VISHALAKSHI AND MANIKARNI

KALBHAIRAV

24.

KANYASHRAM

BACK

SARVANI

NIMISH

25.

KURUKSHETRA

ANKLE BONE

SAVITRI

STHANU

26.

MANIBANDH

TWO WRISTLETS

GAYATRI

SARVANAND

27.

SHRI SHAIL

NECK

MAHALAXMI

SHAMBARANAND

28.

KANCHI

BONE

DEVGARBHA

RURU

29.

KALMADHAV

BUTTOCK (LEFT)

KALI

ASITANG

30.

SHONDESH

BUTTOCK (RIGHT)

NARMADA

BHADRASEN

31.

RAMGIRI

BREAST

SHIVANI

CHANDBHAIRAV

32.

VRINDAVAN

RINGLETS OF HAIR

UMA

BHUTESH

33.

SHUCHI

TEETH (UPPER JAW)

NARAYANI

SANHAR

34.

PANCHSAGAR

TEETH (LOWER JAW)

VARAHI

MAHARUDRA

35.

KARTOYATAT

TALPA (ORNAMENT)

ARPANA

VAMAN BHAIRAV

36.

SHRI PARVAT

RIGHT ANKLE

SHRI SUNDARI

SUNDARANAND BHAIRAV

37.

VIBHASH

LEFT ANKLE

KAPALINI

SARVANAND

38.

PRABHAS

STOMACH

CHANDRABHAGA

VAKRATUND

39.

BHAIRAVPARVAT

UPPER LIP

AVANTI

LAMBKARNA

40.

JANSTHAL

CHIN (TWO PARTS)

BHRAMARI

VIKRITAKSH

41.

SARVASHAIL

LEFT CHEEK

RAKINI

VATSNABH

42.

GODAVARITIR

RIGHT CHEEK

VISHVESHI

DANDPANI

43.

RATNAVALI

RIGHT SHOULDER

KUMARI

SHIVA

44.

MITHILA

LEFT SHOULDER

UMA

MAHODAR

45.

NALHATI

TUBULAR BONES OF THE FEET

KALIKA DEVI

YOGESH

46.

KARNAT

EAR

JAYADURGA

ABHIRU

47.

VAKRESHWAR

MIND

MAHISHMARDINI

VAKRANATH

48.

YASHOR

HAND & FOOT

YASHORESHWARI

CHAND

49.

ATTAHAS

LIPS

PHULLARA

VISHVESH

50.

NANDIPUR

NECKLACE

NANDINI

NANDIKESHWAR

51.

LANKA

ANKLETS

INDRANI