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). 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).ġ0). Other names are Devi as Chibuka (the one with the chin) and Shiva as Sarvasiddhish (the one who can provide all desires).ĩ). 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). This is near Mumbai where a launch goes to Bharoal which is near Prabhas.Ĩ). 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). It is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction.ħ). Image of Devi and the Shiva temple is next to the Devi temple. Attahas (laughter) Devi’s lower lips fell here and the idols are Devi as Fullara (Blooming) and Shiva as Bhairabhvishesya (Lord of the universe). 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).
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.ĥ). Sugandha Devi’s nose fell here and idols are Devi as Sunanada (Pleasing) and Shiva as Traimbak (Rudra). This is located near Pathankot, H.P., Jwalamukhi Road.Ĥ). Jwalamukhi, Kangra, Devi’s tongue fell here and the idols are Devi as Ambika (Mother) and Shiva as Unmatta (Furious). It is near Karachi in Pakistan, by rail the nearest station is Parkai.ģ). 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). The location is towards 125 km from Karachi, Pakistan.Ģ). 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). While having a darshan of Shakti-Peeth, a devotee should also have a darshan of Bhairav.ġ). All the Shakti-Peeths have secondary deity as Bhairav, besides the primary deity- Shakti. The names of Bhairavs are not mentioned in other books except Tantra-Chudamani. 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, These places became famous as Shakti-Peeth, in due course of time. Lord Vishnu severed the dead body with his chakra. Lord Shiva then carried the dead-body of Sati and started wandering all over the place like a lunatic. The oblation site was destroyed and Daksha was killed by his ganas. He went to the place where Daksha was performing his oblation, along with his ganas (followers).
When Lord Shiva heard about her death he became furious.
Sati was unable to bear her father's insults toward her husband, so she committed suicide by jumping into the yagna fire. Shiva eventually allowed her to go escorted by his ganas.īut Sati, being an uninvited guest, was not given any respect. She had expressed her desire to attend to Shiva who had tried his best to dissuade her from going. The fact that she was not invited did not deter Sati from attending the yagna. Daksha invited all the deities to the yagna except for Shiva and Sati. Daksha was angry because his daughter Sati had married the 'yogi' God Shiva against his wishes. 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.Īccording to legend, at some time in the Satya Yuga, Daksha performed a yagna (named Vrihaspati) with a desire of taking revenge on Lord Shiva. They are sprinkled throughout the Indian subcontinent. 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.
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