During Navaratri, devotees worship the various forms of Goddess Shakti. Temples buzz with worshippers, honoring the goddess.
One significant tale involves Lord Vishnu breaking Goddess Sati’s body into 51 pieces with his discus when she immolated herself.
These pieces fell on Earth, creating revered sites known as Shakti Peeths. While most are in India, nine Shakti Peeths are located abroad. Let’s explore them.
Bangladesh:
- Sugandha Shakti Peeth: Located in Shikarpur, it’s also known as Sunanda or Tara Peeth.
- Kartikpur Shakti Peeth: Found in Begumganj, it’s associated with the left anklet of the goddess.
- Chattal Shakti Peeth: Situated in Chatgaon, it’s where the right arm of the goddess fell.
- Yashor Shakti Peeth: Located in Jessore, it’s connected to the left palm of the goddess.
Pakistan:
- Hinglaj Shakti Peeth: Situated in Balochistan, it’s where the goddess’s head fell. Also known as Mahalakshmi or Kottari.
Tibet:
- Manas Shakti Peeth: Near Lake Manasarovar, it’s associated with the goddess’s right hand. Also known as Dakshayani or Amar.
Nepal:
- Guhyeshwari Shakti Peeth: Found in Kathmandu, linked to the goddess’s knees. Known as Mahamaya or Kapalini.
- Gandaki Shakti Peeth: Located near the Gandaki River, it’s related to the goddess’s right cheek. Also known as Gandaki or Chakrapani.
Sri Lanka:
- Lanka Shakti Peeth: This sacred site, also called Indrakshi, is in Sri Lanka. It’s where the goddess’s right eye fell and is associated with Lord Raksheshwar.
These international Shakti Peeths hold immense significance in Hindu mythology, drawing devotees from various corners of the world.
