51 holy Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Sati, are spread across India and beyond; these powerful temples are believed to house various body parts and ornaments of Devi Sati, and are said to harness divine energy for devotees, especially during the Navaratri celebrations.
According to Hindu scriptures, the story behind the formation of Shakti Peethas is that when Lord Vishnu cut Mata Sati’s body into 51 parts with his Sudrashna Chakra to calm Lord Shiva’s pain. These places are where her body parts fell and became famous Shakti temples of divine feminine energy.
Devotees worship the 51 Shakti Peethas as powerful centres of Goddess Sati’s divine powers during Navratri. These temples become centres of prayers, fasting, and devotion, reminding us of the victory of good over evil and the blessings of the divine mother.
Some of the famous Shakti Peethas include the Kamakhya Temple (Assam), Kalighat (Kolkata), Vaishno Devi (Jammu), Jwalamukhi (Himachal Pradesh), and Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), and attract millions of pilgrims, especially during Navaratri, seeking blessings, peace, and spiritual upliftment.
The powerful Shakti Peethas like Jwalamukhi, Chintpuri, Naina Devi, and Vaishno Devi are located in the Northern part of India. All the Shakti Peethas are known for something special, like Jwalamukhi is famed for its eternal flame, Chintpurni for wish fulfilment, Naina Devi for Sati’s divine eyes, and Vaishno Devi for divine feminine strength.
The holy Shakti Peethas of eastern India include Kamakhya in Assam, where the genitalia and womb of Goddess Sati fell, signifying strength and fertility. Her right toe is said to have fallen at Kalighat in Kolkata. Ugratara in Assam is another revered location that draws devotees looking for Shakti's blessings.
South India houses revered Shakti Peethas like Kamakshi in Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari Bhagavathy, and Chamundeshwari in Mysuru. Each attracts many devotees as a symbol of heavenly feminine power. and are renowned for their spiritual energy, lavish festivals, and magnificent architecture.
The two most revered Shakti Peethas in Western India are the Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and Ambaji in Gujarat. Kolhapur's temple is connected with Goddess Sati's three eyes, whereas Ambaji represents the spot where her heart fell. Both temples, which represent great spiritual strength, blessings, and divine feminine energy, attract lakhs of worshipers.
Visiting 51 Shakti Peethas of Mata Sati is a spiritual awakening and devotional experience in addition to a pilgrimage. Every temple reflects the holy might of Goddess Sati, particularly during Navaratri, when millions of followers benefit from the blessings of the highest form of divinity.