Representing the , this temple (Harsidi Mata) is located in the holy city of Ujjain near the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. 10. Puruhutika Devi (Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh)

The Ashtadasa Shakti Peethas are eighteen sacred shrines dedicated to the Goddess Shakti, spread across the Indian subcontinent. These sites are central to Shaktism, representing the spots where parts of the Goddess Sati’s body fell during Lord Shiva’s Tandava. Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher, immortalized these eighteen locations in his composition, the Ashtadasa Shakti Peetha Stotram .

Table_title: 18 Shakti Peetas Table_content: header: | Sr. No. | Place | Part of the body fallen | Name of Shakti | row: | Sr. No. WordPress.com M35 - Eighteen Shaktipeethas - National Sanskrit University * Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) Groin. Shankari Devi. Kanchi (Tamil Nadu) Back part. Kamakshi Devi. Praddyumnam (West Bengal) Stomach pa... National Sanskrit University Show all No. Peetham / Temple Location Associated Body Part 1 Shankari Devi Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Groin 2 Kamakshi Amman Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Back 3 Shrinkhala Devi Pandua (Hooghly), West Bengal Stomach 4 Chamundeshwari Mysore, Karnataka Hair 5 Jogulamba Devi Alampur, Telangana Upper Teeth 6 Bhramaramba Devi Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh Neck 7 Mahalakshmi Kolhapur, Maharashtra Eyes 8 Ekaveerika Devi Mahur (Nanded), Maharashtra Right Hand 9 Mahakali Devi Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Upper Lip 10 Puruhutika Devi Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh Left Hand / Back 11 Biraja Devi Jajpur, Odisha Navel 12 Manikyamba Devi Draksharamam, Andhra Pradesh Left Cheek 13 Kamakhya Devi Guwahati, Assam Genitals (Yoni) 14 Madhaveshwari Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Fingers 15 Jwalamukhi Devi Jwalamukhi, Himachal Pradesh Head / Tongue 16 Mangala Gauri Gaya, Bihar Breast 17 Vishalakshi Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Wrist / Earrings 18 Sharada Peeth Sharda, P.O.K. (Kashmir) Right Hand Historical and Mythological Significance Origin Myth: According to the

The Ashtadasa Shakti Peethas are sacred sites that hold immense significance in the spiritual and cultural landscape of India. These sites, associated with the fall of Sati's body parts, are revered by millions of devotees who seek the blessings of the goddess Shakti. This paper has explored the mythology, significance, and cultural impact of these sites, highlighting their importance in Hinduism and their role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting spiritual growth.

Associated with the , this temple is located within the Kukkuteswara Swamy temple complex. It is considered one of the oldest Peethas. 11. Girija Devi (Jajpur, Odisha)

Associated with the , this temple is located in the Nanded district. It is deeply connected to the legend of Renuka Mata. 9. Mahakali Devi (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh)

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