India is the land of gods, goddesses, and sacred traditions that date back thousands of years. Among its most spiritually significant sites are the Shakti Peethas, divine locations where parts of Goddess Sati’s body fell as Lord Shiva carried her lifeless form in grief.
According to the Devi Bhagavatam and Tantra Chudamani, there are 51 major Shakti Peethas, each representing a different part or ornament of Sati and worshipped as different forms of Goddess Shakti.
In this article, you’ll find a complete list of all 51 Shakti Peethas, their locations, the associated body parts, and their spiritual importance.
What are Shakti Peethas?
Shakti Peethas are sacred shrines and pilgrimage destinations in Hinduism dedicated to the Goddess Shakti, the divine feminine energy. These shrines are associated with the myth of Sati, the first consort of Lord Shiva, whose body fell in different places across the Indian subcontinent.
- Total Recognised Shakti Peethas: 51
- Goddess Represented as: Shakti (in various forms)
- Accompanied by: Bhairava (a fierce form of Shiva)
- Scriptural Sources: Devi Purana, Kalika Purana, Shiva Purana
Significance of Each Peeth
Each Shakti Peetha corresponds to a body part, ornament, or item of Sati.
These are among the most powerful centres of Devi worship.
Visiting them is said to remove sins and fulfil desires.
📍 List of All 51 Shakti Peethas with Locations & Significance
Below is the full list of 51 Shakti Peethas, along with their locations, body parts of Sati, and the associated Bhairava (Shiva) forms.
| No. | Shakti Peeth Name | Location (Country) | Goddess Name (Shakti) | Bhairava Name | Body Part/Ornament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamakhya | Guwahati, Assam, India | Kamakhya | Umananda | Yoni (Womb) |
| 2 | Prayag | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India | Lalita | Bhairav | Fingers |
| 3 | Kamarupa | Mirpur, Bangladesh | Sharvani | Vatsnabh | Navel |
| 4 | Jwalamukhi | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India | Siddhida | Unmatta | Tongue |
| 5 | Hinglaj | Balochistan, Pakistan | Hingula | Bhimalochan | Brahmarandhra |
| 6 | Vaishno Devi | Jammu, India | Mahamaya | Trikambak | Skull |
| 7 | Kali Ghat | Kolkata, West Bengal, India | Kalika | Nakuleshwar | Toes of right foot |
| 8 | Ujjain (Mahakaleshwar) | Madhya Pradesh, India | Mahakali | Mahakal | Upper lip |
| 9 | Attahas | Labhpur, West Bengal, India | Phullara | Vishwesh | Lower lip |
| 10 | Naimisharanya | Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India | Linga Dharini | Bhutesh | Heart |
| 11 | Karveer (Kolhapur) | Maharashtra, India | Mahalaxmi | Krodhish | Eyes |
| 12 | Shri Parvat | Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, India | Shivarani | Shambaranand | Right Anklet |
| 13 | Trisrota (Bhramari) | Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India | Bhramari | Ishwar | Left Leg |
| 14 | Guhyeshwari | Kathmandu, Nepal | Mahashira | Kapali | Knees |
| 15 | Manikarnika | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India | Vishalakshi | Kalbhairav | Earring |
| 16 | Chhinnamastika | Chintpurni, Himachal Pradesh, India | Chhinnamasta | Rudra Mahadev | Head |
| 17 | Suchindram | Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India | Narayani | Sanguka | Teeth |
| 18 | Gaya | Bihar, India | Sarvani | Gadadhar | Stomach |
| 19 | Kamgiri (Kanyashram) | Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India | Kanyaka Devi | Bhairavananda | Back |
| 20 | Kurukshetra | Haryana, India | Savitri | Sthanu | Right hand |
| 21 | Chandranath | Sitakund, Chittagong, Bangladesh | Bhavani | Chandrashekhar | Right Arm |
| 22 | Vibhash | Tamluk, West Bengal, India | Kapalini | Sharwanand | Ankles |
| 23 | Yogadya | Khirgram, West Bengal, India | Yogadya | Ksheerkanthak | Right wrist |
| 24 | Ratnavali | Khanakul, West Bengal, India | Kumari | Shiva | Right Shoulder |
| 25 | Bahula | Bardhaman, West Bengal, India | Bahula | Bhiruk | Left Arm |
| 26 | Udaipur | Tripura, India | Tripurasundari | Tripuresh | Right Foot |
| 27 | Sravani | Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, India | Sravani | Sankarshana | Right Breast |
| 28 | Jalandhar | Punjab, India | Tripuramalini | Bhishan | Left Breast |
| 29 | Amarnath | Jammu & Kashmir, India | Mahamaya | Trisandhyeshwar | Throat |
| 30 | Bhabanipur | Bangladesh | Aparna | Vaman | Left Anklet |
| 31 | Gandak | Muktinath, Nepal | Gandaki Chandi | Chakrapani | Cheeks |
| 32 | Janakpur | Nepal | Uma | Mahodar | Chin |
| 33 | Bhairavparvat | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India | Avanti | Lambkarna | Elbow |
| 34 | Purnagiri | Uttarakhand, India | Purneshwari | Bhairav | Navel |
| 35 | Shondesh | Sylhet, Bangladesh | Shondeshi | Shankar | Left shoulder |
| 36 | Vishwamitra | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India | Annapurna | Vishweshwar | Hands |
| 37 | Lalitaksha (Kshirgram) | West Bengal, India | Lalita | Bhairav | Fingers |
| 38 | Chattal (Chattal Peeth) | Punjab, Pakistan | Mahishmardini | Krodhan | Buttocks |
| 39 | Ramgiri (Ramtek) | Maharashtra, India | Indrakshi | Ruru Bhairav | Hair |
| 40 | Shivani (Shiva Pith) | Nepal | Shivani | Kapali | Shoulder blades |
| 41 | Kalmadhav | Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India | Kali | Kapal Bhairav | Hips |
| 42 | Sugandha | Barisal, Bangladesh | Sunanda | Traimbak | Nose |
| 43 | Basukinath (Baidyanath) | Deoghar, Jharkhand, India | Jayadurga | Vaidyanath | Heart |
| 44 | Srisailam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Bhramaramba | Mallikarjuna | Neck |
| 45 | Mithila | Sitamarhi, Bihar, India | Uma | Mahodar | Left Shoulder |
| 46 | Puri (Bimala Devi) | Odisha, India | Bimala | Jagannath | Feet |
| 47 | Kireet | Kireetkona, West Bengal, India | Vimla | Sanwart | Crown |
| 48 | Ratnapitha | Loknath, Assam, India | Mahalakshmi | Shiva | Tooth |
| 49 | Tripura Sundari | Udaipur, Tripura, India | Tripura Sundari | Tripuresh | Right Leg |
| 50 | Guhyeshwari (Pasupatinath) | Kathmandu, Nepal | Mahashira | Kapali | Hips |
| 51 | Danteshwari | Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, India |