List of 51 Shakti Peeths: Names, Locations, and the Body Parts of Goddess Sati

The concept of the 51 Shakti Peeths is one of the most profound pillars of the Shaktism tradition within Sanatana Dharma. These are not merely temples; they are considered “active” energy centers where the veil between the material and the divine is at its thinnest.

The Legend of Sati: The Cosmic Origin

The story of the Shakti Peeths is a poignant saga of love, sacrifice, and divine grief. It begins with Devi Sati, the daughter of King Daksha, who married Lord Shiva against her father’s wishes.

When Daksha organized a grand Yajna (sacrifice) and intentionally excluded Shiva, Sati attended to confront her father. Humiliated by Daksha’s insults toward her husband, she immolated herself in the sacrificial fire.

In a fit of inconsolable grief and rage, Lord Shiva performed the Tandava (the dance of destruction) while carrying Sati’s charred body. To save the universe from Shiva’s wrath and restore cosmic balance, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshana Chakra to sever Sati’s body into pieces. These parts fell at 51 different locations across the Indian subcontinent—sanctifying the earth wherever they landed.

The “Mahima” (Divine Glory) of the Peeths

In Hindu philosophy, “Mahima” refers to the miraculous power or spiritual greatness of a deity. The Mahima of the Shakti Peeths is centered on three core principles:

1. Guarded by Bhairava: At every Shakti Peeth, the Goddess is accompanied by a form of Lord Shiva known as Bhairava. This symbolizes the inseparable nature of Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (energy).
2. Siddha Peeth Status: These sites are called Siddha Peeths, meaning places where one can easily attain Siddhi (spiritual perfection or psychic powers) through meditation.
3. Physical-Spiritual Link: Each Peeth corresponds to a specific part of the human anatomy (e.g., the heart, eyes, or crown). Esoterically, visiting these sites is believed to activate the corresponding Chakra or energy point within the devotee’s own body.

The 51 Shakti Peeths: Locations and Significance

Below is a detailed list of the 51 Shakti Peeths, their locations, the specific body part that fell there, and the names of the resident Devi and Bhairava.

No.	Location	Body Part	Devi Name	Bhairava Name
1	Amarnath, J&K	Throat	Mahamaya	Trisandhyasvar
2	Attahas, West Bengal	Lower Lip	Phullara	Vishvesh
3	Bahula, West Bengal	Left Arm	Bahula	Bhiruk
4	Bakreshwar, West Bengal	Forehead/Eyebrows	Mahishmardini	Vakranath
5	Bhairavparvat, MP	Elbow	Avanti	Kapambar
6	Bhabanipur, Bangladesh	Left Anklet	Arpana	Vaman
7	Biraja, Odisha	Navel	Vimala	Jagannath
8	Chhinnamasta, WB	Crown	Chhinnamastika	Shiva
9	Dandakaranya, Chhattisgarh	Teeth	Danteshwari	Kapalbhairav
10	Gaya, Bihar	Breast	Mangla Gauri	Gaypal
11	Gandaki, Nepal	Right Cheek	Gandaki Chandi	Chakrapani
12	Godavari Tir, Maharashtra	Left Cheek	Vishwamatruka	Dandapani
13	Hinglaj, Pakistan	Head	Kottari	Bhimlochan
14	Jalandhar, Punjab	Left Breast	Tripurmalini	Bhishan
15	Jessoreswari, Bangladesh	Palms	Jashoreshwari	Chanda
16	Jwalamukhi, HP	Tongue	Siddhida	Unmatta
17	Kalighat, West Bengal	Right Toe	Kalika	Nakuleshwar
18	Kalmadhava, MP	Left Buttock	Kali	Asitanga
19	Kamakhya, Assam	Genitals (Yoni)	Kamakhya	Umananda
20	Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu	Skeleton	Kamakshi	Ekambar
21	Kankalitala, West Bengal	Skeleton/Waist	Devgarbha	Ruru
22	Kanyashram, Tamil Nadu	Back	Sharvani	Nimish
23	Karnat, Karnataka	Ears	Jayadurga	Abhiru
24	Kireet, West Bengal	Crown	Vimla	Samvart
25	Kurukshetra, Haryana	Right Ankle	Savitri	Sthanu
26	Manibandh, Rajasthan	Two Wrists	Gayatri	Sarvananda
27	Manasa, Tibet	Right Hand	Dakshayani	Amar
28	Mithila, Indo-Nepal border	Left Shoulder	Uma	Mahodar
29	Nandipur, West Bengal	Necklace	Nandini	Nandikeshwar
30	Nalhati, West Bengal	Throat	Kalika	Yogesh
31	Nashik, Maharashtra	Chin	Bhramari	Vikritaksha
32	Pashupatinath, Nepal	Both Knees	Mahashira	Kapali
33	Pavagadh, Gujarat	Right Toe	Kalika	Sarvananda
34	Prabhas, Gujarat	Stomach	Chandrabhaga	Vakratunda
35	Prayagraj, UP	Fingers	Lalita	Bhava
36	Ratnavali, West Bengal	Right Shoulder	Kumari	Shiva
37	Sainthia, West Bengal	Necklace	Nandini	Nandikeshwar
38	Shondesh, MP	Right Buttock	Narmada	Bhadrasen
39	Shriparvat, Andhra/Ladakh	Right Ankle	Shri Sundari	Sundarananda
40	Shri Shail, Bangladesh	Neck	Mahalakshmi	Shambaranand
41	Suchindram, Tamil Nadu	Upper Teeth	Narayani	Sanhar
42	Sugandha, Bangladesh	Nose	Sugandha	Tryambak
43	Udaipur, Tripura	Right Foot	Tripurasundari	Tripuresh
44	Ujjain, MP	Upper Lip	Mahakali	Lambakarna
45	Varanasi, UP	Earrings	Vishalakshi	Kalbhairav
46	Vibhash, West Bengal	Left Ankle	Kapalini	Sarvananda
47	Virat, Rajasthan	Left Toes	Ambika	Amrit
48	Vrindavan, UP	Hair	Uma	Bhuteshwar
49	Yugadya, West Bengal	Right Big Toe	Bhutdhatri	Ksheer-Kanth
50	Paschim Medinipur, WB	Left Wrist	Kapalini	Sarvananda
51	Trincomalee, Sri Lanka	Anklets	Shankari	Samhara

Why the Shakti Peeths Matter Today

Beyond the geography and the myths, the 51 Shakti Peeths represent the Omnipresence of the Divine Mother. In 2026, as people seek grounding in a fast-paced digital world, these sites remain sanctuaries of silence and power.

Whether it is the eternal flame at Jwalamukhi that burns without fuel or the mystical menses festival at Kamakhya, these temples are living proofs of the Shakti that sustains the universe. To visit them is to embark on a journey not just across the land, but deep into the layers of one’s own soul.