51 Shakti Peetha of Sati, first wife of Lord Shiva, Adhya Shakti

51 Peetha of 'Sati' (First Spouse of lord Shiva),
Different sacred places of Goddess Sati

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Maha-Kali and Birbhadra destroying Dakha Yajna

According to Hindu Mythology, the fiftyone Peethaas or holy places came into being when the dissected body parts of Sati (the first spouse of Lord Shiva and the sixteenth girl or Prajapati Daksha or king Daksha) fell over different places. When the supreme god Lord Vishnu, cut Sati's dead body with his Sudarshan Chakra, (a weapon), being carried by Lord Shiva, was cut into pieces and was scattered all over the Indian sub-continent. Sati is one of the incarnation of Adya-Shakti Kali and also the first wife of lord Shiva. Once, Daksha Prajapati (Son of Lord Brahma) performed a Yajna (A Spiritual practice done with fire to offer different items to God) named Brihaspati Sarva (name of the spiritual practice or yagya), at Kankhal in Haridwar. He invited each and everyone from all the world except Lord Shiva as he is related to destruction, stays in Shamshan (Cremation Ground, where human dead bodies are buried), applies pyre ash over his body, and is sternly poor. When Dakshas daughter Sati, spouse of lord Shiva, found out that every one around the world was going to the Yajna of his father, she also decided to go and accordingly prayed to lord Shiva. Shiva advised Sati not to go there without getting an invitation. But Sati forced him to go, and Lord Shiva, unable to refuse Sati's repeated prayers, had to go to Daksha's place. When they reached the place where Yajna was being performed, her father saw Sati and started insulting her along with her husband Lord Shiva. When she felt humiliated at his father's place, she prayed to the fire of the Yajna to burn her to ashes. As per her request, the fire burnt her down and she was dead. When lord Shiva got to know about this incidence, he grew terribly angry and converted himself into a destroyer. He summoned Maha-Kali (name of the first incarnation of Adya-Shakti) and revealed his Birbhadra (Incarnation of lord Shiva) form, complete with his Jata (bunch of hair, entangled with each other). Both of thi were dangerous and scary looking, and were made to destroy everything. Lord Shiva reached Yajna site along with Maha-Kali and Birbhadra with their thousands of Ghosts and Spirits and started destroying everything and killing mercilessly. Lord Shiva placed the dead body of Sati over his shoulder and started his dance macabre. It caused huge destruction of the world. So, in order to save the world and the entire living being, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to cut down Sati's body into pieces . Wherever a piece of the dead body of Sati had fallen, that place was considered as a Shakti Peetha.

There are different number of "Peethaas" mentioned in scriptures of "Sati", each differing from the other but recognition is of "Fiftyone Peethaas".

1). According to Shiva Charitra (depicting Lord Shiva's Character), the numbers of Shakti Peethaas are 51.
2). According to Kalika Puran, the number of Shakti Peethaas are 26.
3). According to Devi Bhagwat Puran, the number of Shakti Peethaas are 108.
4). According to Tantra Chudamani and Durga Saptasati, the number of Shakti Peethaas are 52.

The below-mentioned places are where Sati's Body part or Ornaments had fallen :

Hinglaj ShaktiPeetha, Brahmarandhra (Top of the Head), Pakistan

1.Hinglaj ShaktiPeetha : Brahmarandhra (Top of the Head) of Sati fell in lyari Tahasil in Baluchistan province of Pakistan, Markan Coast near (Las) bela, on the bank of Hingol river, in the mountain cave of Hinglaj and in the middle of Hingol National park, which is 125 km away from north-east of Karachi, Pakistan. Here Goddess is in the form of "Kottari Shakti" and "Bhimlochan" appears as Vairabh. This temple is located in small natural Cave, where she is worshiped in a small round piece of stone, smeared with sindoor (vermilion).

Mahisasur-Mardini, Eyes Pakistan

2. Shivaharkaray or Karavipur ShaktiPeetha : Shakti Peetha dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Mahisasur Mardani or the incarnation of Adhya Shakti, who killed the Dion Mahishasur, it's located near Parkai railway station, near Karachi, in Pakistan. As per Hindu Iconography and mythology the eyes of the Sati fell here. The Goddess is worshiped as "Mahisha-Mardhini or Mahisasur-Mardini, and Krodish" (symbolized the angry figure of lord Shiva) as Vairabh.

3. Sugandha ShaktiPeetha : Shakti or Devi Sugandha also consider as Ekjata , situated in Shikarpur, which is 20 km north from district Barisal in Bangladesh. Here, in Uttar Shikarpur village, on the bank of Sunanda river, nose of Sati had fallen and here she is in the form of "Sunanda or Devi Tara or Ekjata and Tryambak" appears as airabh. This temple is famous for the festival in Shiv Ratri or Shiv Chaturdasi mela.

Mahamaya ShaktiPeetha, Thorat Amarnath Cave, J & K, India

4. Mahamaya ShaktiPeetha : In Amarnath, in Pahalgam district in Jammu and Kashmir, India, throat of Sati had fallen and here she is in the form of Devi Mahamaya and Trisandhyeswar appears as Vairabh. In this holy cave lingam of lord Shiva is formed naturally by ice According to some Hindus, this is the cave where Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his divine consort Maa Parvati. Two other ice formations represent Parvati and Shiva’s son, Ganesha. On Sravana Purnima with the darshan of Amarnath this Shakti Peetha is also visited.

Jwala ShaktiPeetha, Toung Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India

5. Jwala ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is situated 30 km. south of Kangra valley, in Himachal Pradesh, India. it is a well known and a very famous religious site in India among Hindus. Pandavas discovered this holy Peetha. Here, tongue of Sati had fallen; she is in the form of Devi Ambika or Siddhida and Unmatta appears as Vairabh. In this temple darshan or viewing of the goddess is in form of flame and the flame keeps burning at under the layer of rocks, no idol is located in the temple and the deity. This temple was destroyed by mohd. Ghazni in 1009. Raja Bhumi Chand Katoch of Kangra, who was a great devotee of goddess Durga, dreamt of the holy place and the Raja set people to find out the whereabouts of the site. They traced and the Raja built a temple at that location. Miraculously, no one can find the source of the fire. iperor Akbar made several attipts to extinguish the fire but failed every time. Finally he also accepted the supernatural power.

Tripura Malini ShaktiPeetha, Left Chest Jalandhar, Punjab, India

6. Tripura Malini ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is situated in Jalandhar (1 km from Jalandhar Railway Station) in the state of Punjab in India. Here, left chest of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Tripura-Malini and Bhishan appears as Vairabh. Different sages like Vashishtha, Vyasa, Manu, Jamdagni, Parshuram etc., worshipped Adhya Shakti here, in the form of Tripura Malini. Jalandhar is the capital of the dion Jalandhar, who was killed by lord Shiva. Here, with a pond of fresh water, the temple of Tripura Malini is constructed beautifully.

Amba ShaktiPeetha, Heart Ambaji, Aravali Hills, Gujrat, India

7. Amba ShaktiPeetha : This Ambaji temple is surrounded by Araveli Hill range, It is approximately 65 km from Palanpur, 45 km from Mount Abu, 42 km from Shri Amirgarh on Gujarat-Rajasthan border and 50 km from Kadiyadra village in Banaskantha district. Here, the heart of Sati had fallen; Adhya Shakti is in the incarnation of Devi or Goddess Amba and Batuk Bhairabh appears as Vairabh. Here Devi is in the form of Yantra and worshipped in this form only; there is not any idol (or murti). This temple of Amba ji is on the peak of Gabbar mountain. No one can see the Yantra with naked eye and photography is strictly prohibited. There are lots of beautiful sightseeing Places are on Gabbar Hills, together with a sunset point, Cave and Swings of Goddess and Trips through a ropeway. Ambaji temple was constructed by the Suriyavans iperor Arun Sen, the ruler of Vallabhi in 4th Century A.D

Guhyeshwari ShaktiPeetha, Booth Knees Pasupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal

8.Guhyeshwari ShaktiPeetha : This temple of adhya shakti is located near to Pashupati Nath Mandir in Kathmandu, Nepal. Guhyeshwari lies about 1 km east of Pasupanath temple. Here, both the knees of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Mahashira and Kapali appears as Vairabh. This temple lies on the bank of Bagmati River, near to Pashupatinath temple, entry is banned to all except Hindus. Guhyeshwari was built by King Pratap Malla in the 17th century and the temple, standing in a paved courtyard surrounded by Dharmashala's (pilgrims rest houses).

Dakshayani ShaktiPeetha, leg Kailash Mountain, Tibet, China

9. Dakshayani ShaktiPeetha : It is in the form of a stone slab near Kailash Mountain, Mansarovar in Tibet (China). Here, right hand of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Dakshayani (who destroyed Daksha Yajna) and Amar appears as Vairabh.

Biraj ShaktiPeetha, Navel, Cuttak, Odissa, India

10. Biraj ShaktiPeetha : This Shakti Peetha is situated in the Jajpur, which is nearly 125 km north from Bhubaneswar, state capital of Odisha in India. In this temple Devi Durga or the incarnation of Mahisasur-Mardini of Adhya Shakti, is worshiped by the name of Viraja or Girija. Here, navel of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Vimla and Jagannath appears as Vairabh.

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Gandaki Chandi ShaktiPeetha, Forhead, Muktinath, Dhawalagiri, Nepal

11. Gandaki Chandi ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is in Muktinath, Dhawalagiri, in Nepal, near the bank of river Gandaki. Here, forehead of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Gandaki-Chandi and Chakrapani appears as Vairabh. The importance of this holy place is also described in Vishnu Puran and This place Muktinath is a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists and highly consider for mukti or salvation.

Bahula ShaktiPeetha, Left Hand, Ketugram, Katwa, Bardhaman ,West Bengal, India

12. Bahula ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is on the bank of Ajay river in Ketugram, Katwa of Bardhaman district in West Bengal, India. Here, left Hand of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Bahula and Bhiruk appears as Vairabh. Here Devi appears along with her sons Kartika and Ganesha.

Mangala Chandika ShaktiPeetha, Right Wrist, Ujani, Guskara, Barddhaman, West Bengal, India

13. Mangala Chandika ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is situated in Ujani Village in Guskara of Barddhaman district, West Bengal in India. Here, in this holy place, right wrist of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Mangala-Chandika or Mangal Chandi and Kapilambar appears as Vairabh. It is 16km from Guskara Railway Station.

Tripur Vairavi ShaktiPeetha, Right Foot, Udaipur, Agartala, India

14. Tripur Vairavi ShaktiPeetha : This is one of the very powerful Shakti-Tantra Peetha, made in 1501 AD by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya, and is situated in Radha Kishorepur Village, near Udaipur, 55 KM from Agartala Town, Tripura in India. Well Known as Mata Bari, here, right foot of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Tripureswari or Tripur Sundari and Tripuresh appears as Vairabh. Two identical images of the same deity is inside the temple and they are well known as Tripura Sundari (5 feet high) and Chhotima (2 feet high) in Tripura.

Bhawani ShaktiPeetha, Right Arm, Sitakunda, Chittagong, in Bangladesh

15. Bhawani ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is famous as Sitakunda Chandranath, this Peetha is on the top of Chandra-Nath Hills, Near Sitakunda Station, Chittagong, in Bangladesh. Here, right arm of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Bhawani and Chandrashekar appears as Vairabh. Some currently-extinct hot springs water could be found in Sitakunda.

Bhramari or Trisrota ShaktiPeetha, Left Lef, Vodaganj, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India

16. Bhramari or Trisrota ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is on the bank of Teesta River, in Vodaganj of Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal in India. Here, left leg of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Bhramari or Trisrota and Ambar appears as Vairabh.

Kamakhya ShaktiPeetha, Vagina (Genital Organ), Kamakhya, Assam, India

17. Kamakhya ShaktiPeetha : This famous Kamakhya Tantra-Peetha is in the Neelgiri or Neelparvat (Nilanchal mountain) of Guwahati in Assam, India. Vagina (Genital Organ) of Sati had fallen here, there is not any idol in the temple. Here she is worshipped as Devi Kamakhya , a yoni like stone instead over which a natural spring flows and Umanand appears as Vairabh. Still she is 16 years old and once every year, menstrual course of goddess Kamakhya happens. During these days the temple riains closed, a mela(gathering of crowds) is organized and a huge gathering of devotees come to this mela. Devotees come to collect a small piece of red cloth, a part of the red cloth used to cover the stone yoni during the days of menstruation; it is called Angabastra . People and Sages from all over the world come here during these days. She is among one of the terrifying incarnations of the Goddess.

Jugaadya ShaktiPeetha, Toe of Right Foot, Khirgram, Mangalkot, Barddhaman, West Bengal, India

18. Jugaadya ShaktiPeetha : Big toe of right foot of Sati, fell near Khirgram village of Nigam, Mangalkot block, of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. Here Devi is in the form of Jugaadya Shakti and Ksheer Khandak appears as Vairabh.

Mahakali ShaktiPeetha, Four fingers of Right Foot, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

19. Mahakali ShaktiPeetha : Four other fingers of right foot of Sati, fell on the bank of Adi Ganga, a river connecting to Hooghly or Ganga River. This place is famed as Kali-Ghat in Kolkata, State Capital of West Bengal, India. The nearby metro railway station Kalighat has also been named after her. This is also very famous among Sati's Peethaas. Here Devi is in the form of Maha-Kali and Nakuleswar appears as Vairabh. Many sages achieve their accomplishment doing spiritual worship here. Lord Brahma worshipped Shakti over here and the place where he used to meditate is called the Brahma Bedi(a raised platform). In this religious site, she is worshipped in all forms of Kali but mainly as Dakshina Kali. An idol of Devi Kali has been placed on this Brahma Bedi and is worshipped daily according to iconography.

Lalita or Alopi ShaktiPeetha, Both Hands, Prayag, Allahabad, UP, India

20. Lalita or Alopi ShaktiPeetha : Also known as Prayag ShaktiPeetha. and there are three temples, Akshaywat, Mirapur and Alopi. Fingers of both hands of Sati fell near Akshay Vat, Allahabad, in Uttar Pradesh, India. Here Devi is in the form of Lalita Shakti and Vabh appears as Vairabh. This temple is situated very near to Sangam (confluence) of the three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati near Allahabad Fort.

Jayanti ShaktiPeetha, Left Thight, Jaintia-pur, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

21. Jayanti ShaktiPeetha : Left thigh of Sati fell in Kalajore, Bourbhag village, Near Jaintia-pur, Sylhet District, in Bangladesh. Here Devi is in the form of Jayanti Shakti and Kramadeeshwar appears as Vairabh.

22. Vimla ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is near Lalbagh court road of Murshidabad District of West Bengal, India. Here, the Crown of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Vimla and Samvart appears as Vairabh.

23. Vishalakshi ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is near Manikarnika Ghat and Annapurna Devi temple, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Here, the earrings of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Vishalakshi and Kal-Vairabh appears as Vairabh.

24. Sravani ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is in Kumari Kunda, Chittagong District, in Bangladesh. Here, Spine of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Sravani and Nimish as Vairabh.

25. Savitri or Bhadra Kali ShaktiPeetha : Near Dwaipayan Sarovar (lake), Thanesar, Kurukshetra, Haryana in India, ankle bone of Sati had fallen. Here she is in the form of Savitri or Bhadra Kali and Sthanu appears as Vairabh.

26. Gayatri ShaktiPeetha : On the Gayatri hills of Pushkar in Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan in India, 2 bracelets of Sati had fallen. Here she is in the form of Gayatri and Sarvananda appears as Vairabh.

27. Mahalakshmi ShaktiPeetha : On Sri-Shail of Jaunpur Village, 3 km north-east of Sylhet town in Bangladesh, neck of Sati had fallen. Here she is in the form of Maha-Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth) and Shambaraanand appears as Vairabh.

28. Devgarbh or Kankaleswari ShaktiPeetha : Bone of Sati fell in Kankali Tala or Kanchi, on the bank of Kopai river to the north east of Bolpur (Shantiniketan), in Birbhum District of West Bengal in India. Here Devi is in the form of Kankaleswari and Ruru appears as Vairabh.

29. Kali ShaktiPeetha : Left buttock of Sati fell in a cave on the bank of Shon river in Kamladhav, Amarkantak of Shahdol District in Madhya Pradesh, India. Here Devi is in the form of Kali and Asitang appears as Vairabh.

30. Narmada ShaktiPeetha : Right buttock of Sati fell at the ianation of Narmada river, at Shondesh, Amarkantak at Shahdol District in Madhya Pradesh, India. Here Devi is in the form of Narmada and Bhadrasen appears as Vairabh.

31. Shivani ShaktiPeetha : Right breast of Sati fell in the Ramgiri Mountain range of Sitapur village of Chitrakut district in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Here Devi is in the form of Shivani and Chand appears as Vairabh.

32. Uma ShaktiPeetha : Ringlets of Sati's hair fell near Bhooteswar temple in Vrindavan of Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh, India. This place is also very famous as the birth place of lord Krishna. Here Devi is in the form of Uma and Bhootesh appears as Vairabh.

33. Narayani ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is in Shuchiteertham near Kanya-Kumari of Tamilnadu state in India. Here,teeth of upper jaw of Sati had fallen; she is in the form of Devi Narayani and Sanhar appears as Vairabh.

34. Varahi ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is well known by Shakti Teertha, Narasimha Wadi, Near Sangli Dist. of Maharastra in India. Here, teeth of lower jaw of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Varahi and Maha-Rudra appears as Vairabh.

35. Aparna ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is in Bhavani-Pur village of Sherpur, Bagura district in Bangladesh. Here, Left Anklet (Ornament) of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Aparna and Vaaman appears as Vairabh.

36. Sundari or Bala-Tripur Sundari ShaktiPeetha : Right Anklet (Ornament) of Sati, fell in Tripurantakam, near Srishailam in Andhra Pradesh, India. Here Devi is in the form of Sundari or Bala-Tripur Sundari Shakti and Sundaranand appears as Vairabh.

37. Kapalini ShaktiPeetha : Left ankle of Sati fell in Tamluk, Medinipur district of West Bengal in India. Here Devi is in the form of Kapalini Shakti and Sarvananda appears as Vairabh.

38. Chandrabhaga ShaktiPeetha : Stomach of Sati fell in Somnath, Veraval or Saurastra or Prabhas-Khetra in Junagarh district of Gujarat State in India. It is also well known as one of Lord Shiva's Jyotirlinga. Here Devi is in the form of Chandrabhaga Shakti and Vakratunda appears as Vairabh.

39. Avanti ShaktiPeetha : Upper lips of Sati fell in Ghar-Kali of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. Here Devi is in the form of Avanti Shakti and Lambakaran appears as Vairabh.

40. Bhramari ShaktiPeetha : Both parts of the chin of Sati fell in Janasthaan in the Godavari river-valley of Nasik district in the state of Maharashtra in India. Here Devi is in the form of Bhramari Shakti and Vakrakataaksh appears as Vairabh.

41. Vishweswari ShaktiPeetha : In Draksharamam, near Rajahmundry district of Andhra Pradesh in India, cheeks of Sati had fallen. Here she is in the form of Vishweswari Shakti and Vatsaambha appears as Vairabh.

42. Ambika ShaktiPeetha : At Biraat of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan in India, fingers of left feet of Sati had fallen. Here she is in the form of Ambika Shakti and Amriteswar appears as Vairabh.

43. Kumari ShaktiPeetha : On the bank of Ratnakar River, in Khanakul, Krishnagar of Hooghly district of West Bengal in India, right shoulder of Sati had fallen. Here she is in the form of Kumari Shakti and Shiva appears as Vairabh.

44. Uma ShaktiPeetha : At Mithila, near Janakpur Railway-Station, (near Indo-Nepal border) in India, left shoulder of Sati had fallen. Here she is in the form of Uma or Neel-Saraswati Shakti and Mahodar appears as Vairabh.

45. Nalhateswari or Kalika ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is in Nalhati, of Birbhum district in the state of West Bengal in India. Here, vocal pipe of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Nalhateswari Shakti and Yogesh appears as Vairabh.

Chamudeswari or Durga ShaktiPeetha, Both Ears, Mysore, Karnanata, India

46. Chamudeswari or Durga ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is in Chamundi Hills of Mysore of Karnataka State in India. Here, both ears of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Jai-Durga Shakti and Abhiru appears as Vairabh.

Mahishmardini ShaktiPeetha, Center Portion of Eye-Brows Vakreswar, Birbhum, West Bengal, India

47. Mahishmardini ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is on the bank of Pamphara River in Vakreswar of Birbhum district in the state of West Bengal in India. Here, center portion of eye-Brows of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Mahishmardini Shakti and Vakranath appears as Vairabh. There are eight natural hot springs, in which every spring is with different tiperature between 60 degree to 200 degree and enriched with natural healing power.

Yogeswari ShaktiPeetha, Feet and Hands of Sati, Jashore, Khulna, Bangladesh

48. Yogeswari ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is dedicated to Kali and in Iswaripur village, Jashore, Khulna Dist. in Bangladesh in the name of Jeshoreshwari . Maharaja Pratapaditya discovered this shakti Peetha and worship Kali in this place. A brahman named Anari, maked a temple of 100 doors for Jeshoreswari Devi, Later it has been renovated by Laxman Sen and Maharaja Pratapaditya. Here, feet and Hands of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Yogeshwari Shakti and Chanda appears as Vairabh.

Fullora ShaktiPeetha, Lower Lips, Labhpur, Birbhum, West Bengal, India

49. Fullora ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is in Attahas Village of Labhpur in Birbhum district of West Bengal in India. Here, lower lips of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Fullora Shakti and Viswesh appears as Vairabh. This temple is surrounded with tamarind trees and sour is compulsory, what ever offered to eat or is in bhog.

Nandini or Nadikeswari ShaktiPeetha, Neck Bone, Nandipur, Saithia, Birbhum, West Bengal, India

50. Nandini or Nadikeswari ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is in Nandipur Village, 1.5 km from Sainthia Railway Station, Birbhum district of West Bengal, in India. Here, Neck Bone of Sati had fallen, She is present there in a from of tortoise (kurma) shaped big rock, which is deeped with vermillion, she is in the form of Devi Nandini or Nandikeswari Shakti and Nandikeshwar appears as Vairabh.

Indrakshi ShaktiPeetha, Anklet (ornament), Nallur, Sri Lanka

51. Indrakshi ShaktiPeetha : This Peetha is in Nainaativu (Manipallavam), 35 Km from Jaafna, Nallur in Sri Lanka, Lord Indra worship Adhya-Shakti at here. Dion Ravan (the ruler or king of Lanka) and God Ram also worship shakti at here. Here, anklet (ornament) of Sati had fallen, she is in the form of Devi Indrakshi Shakti and Raksaseswar appears as Vairabh.

Countrywise number of Shakti Peethaa's are :
Sri Lanka : One (1) Shakti Peethas
Pakistan : Two (2) Shakti Peethas
Tibet (China) : One (1) Shakti Peethas
Bangladesh : Six (6) Shakti Peethas
Nepal : Two (2) Shakti Peethas
India : Thirty Eight (38) Peethas