51 Shakti Peeth Master List: Names, Body Parts, Presiding Devi & Bhairava Locations
According to sacred Puranic scriptures—including the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Kalika Purana, and Shiva Purana—the 51 Shakti Peethas (51 शक्ति पीठ) are holy pilgrimage centers scattered across the Indian subcontinent. When Goddess Sati immolated Herself in the sacrificial fire of King Daksha’s Yajna, grief-stricken Lord Shiva carried Her divine body while performing the Rudra Tandava. To prevent cosmic destruction, Lord Vishnu released His Sudarshana Chakra, severing Sati’s body into 51 holy fragments. Below is the master catalog detailing every Shakti Peeth, its geographical location, fallen body part, presiding Goddess, and associated Bhairava guardian.
🌐 Geographic Distribution of the 51 Shakti Peethas
The 51 Shakti Peethas unite the ancient cultural landmass of Akhand Bharat across modern national borders:
- India: 42 Shakti Peethas (West Bengal: 14, Uttar Pradesh: 5, Tamil Nadu: 3, Himachal Pradesh: 3, Assam, Gujarat, Rajasthan, etc.).
- Bangladesh: 4 Shakti Peethas (Sugandha, Chattal, Jeshoreswari, Jaintia).
- Nepal: 2 Shakti Peethas (Guhyeshwari & Gandaki).
- Pakistan: 1 Shakti Peeth (Hinglaj Mata, Balochistan).
- Sri Lanka: 1 Shakti Peeth (Nainativu Nagapooshani / Indrakshi).
- Tibet (China): 1 Shakti Peeth (Manasa / Mansarovar).
Master Reference Table of 51 Shakti Peethas
| Shakti Peeth Name | Location (City / State / Country) | Fallen Body Part (अंग/आभूषण) | Presiding Devi | Associated Bhairava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kamakhya | Guwahati, Assam | Yoni (योनि / Womb) | Kamakhya | Umananda |
| 2. Kalighat | Kolkata, West Bengal | Right Toe (दाहिना अंगूठा) | Kalika | Nakuleshwar |
| 3. Hinglaj | Balochistan, Pakistan | Brahmarandhra (Top of Head) | Kottari | Bhimlochan |
| 4. Guhyeshwari | Kathmandu, Nepal | Both Knees (दोनों जानु) | Mahashira | Kapali |
| 5. Jwalamukhi | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh | Tongue (जिह्वा) | Siddhida | Unmatta |
| 6. Tarapith | Birbhum, West Bengal | Third Eye / Eyeball (नेत्र) | Tara | Chandrachur |
| 7. Sugandha | Shikarpur, Bangladesh | Nose (नासिका) | Sunanda | Tryambak |
| 8. Ambaji | Banaskantha, Gujarat | Heart (हृदय) | Amba | Batuk Bhairav |
| 9. Chamundeshwari | Mysore, Karnataka | Ears (कर्ण) | Jaya Durga | Kuru |
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