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The 52 Shakti Peethas

In order to view the index, which is based on Tantra-Chudamani , reveals as to which organ fell at which place and whichBhairav and which Shakti have their dwellings at which place,

Sr. No.

PlaceOrgan and OrnamentShaktiBhairav1.HingulaThe suture on the top of the headKottvishaBhimalochan2.SharkrarEyesMahishmardiniKrodhish3.Sugandha

NoseSunandaTrayambak4.KashmirThroatMahamayaTrisandhyeshwar5.JwalamukhiTongueSiddhidaUnmatbhairav6.JalandharBreastTripurmaliniBhishan7.VaiddyanathHeartJayadurgaVaiddyanath8.NepalKneeMahamayaKapali9.ManasRighthand

DakshapaniAmar10.VirjainutkalNavelVimlaJagannath11.GandakiTempleGandaki

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Chakrapani12.BahulaLeft armGoddess BahulaBhiruk13.Ujjayini

Wrist MangalChandikaKapilambar14.TripuraRight LegTripur SundariTripuresh15.ChahalRight armBhawaniChandrashekhar16.Tristrota

Left LegBhramriBhaira Veshwar17.KamgiriGenitalKamakhyaUmanand18.PrayagFinger (Hand)LalitaBhava19.JayantiLeft Thigh

JayantiKramadishwar20.YugaddyaGreat Toe (Right)Bhoot DhatriKsheer Khandak21.KalipeethRight ToeKalikaNakuleesh22.KireetCrownVimlaSanwart23.VaranasiEar RingVishalakshi & ManikarniKalbhairav24.KanyashramBackSarvaniNimish

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25.KurukshetraAnkle BoneSavitriSthanu26.ManibandhTwo Wristlets

GayatriSarvanand27.Shri ShailNeckMahalaxmiShambaranand28.KanchiBoneDevgarbhaRuru29.KalmadhavButtock (Left)

KaliAsitang30.ShondeshButtock (Right)NarmadaBhadrasen31.RamgiriBreastShivaniChandbhairav32.VrindavanRinglets of HairUma

Bhutesh33.ShuchiTeeth (Upper Jaw)NarayaniSanhar34.PanchsagarTeeth (Lower Jaw)VarahiMaharudra35.KartoyatatTalpa (Ornament)ArpanaVaman Bhairav36.Shri ParvatRight AnkleShri SundariSundaranand Bhairav37.VibhashLeft AnkleKapaliniSarvanand38.

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PrabhasStomachChandrabhagaVakratund39.BhairaavparvatUpper lipAvanti

Lambkarna40.JansthalChin (Two Parts)BhramariVikritaksh41.SarvashailLeft CheekRakiniVatsnabh42.GodavritirRight CheekVishveshi

Dandpani43.RatnavaliRight ShoulderKumariShiva44.MithilaLeft ShoulderUmaMahodar45.NalhatiTubular bones of the FeetKalika DeviYogesh

46.KarnatEarJayadurgaAbhiru47.VakeeshwarMindMahishmardiniVakranath48.YashorHand & FootYashoreshwariChand49.AttahasLipsphaullaraVishvesh50.NandipurNecklaceNandiniNandikeshwar51.Lanka

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AnkletsIndraniRakshaseshwar52.DanteshwariDaant (Teeth)DanteshwariKapalbhairv

The names of Bhairavs are not mentioned in other books except Tantra-Chudamani . All the Shakti-Peeths have secondarydeity as Bhairav, besides the primary deity- Shakti. While having a darshan of Shakti-Peeth, a devotee should also have adarshan of Bhairav.

Locations

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Hingula (Hinglaj) Devis mind or brain fell here and the idols are Devi as Kotari (Durga) and Shiva as Bhimlochan (Terribleeyed or the third eye). The location is towards 125 km from Karachi, Pakistan.2.Sharkarare or Karavipur Devis three eyes fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahishmardini (Durga the destroyer ofMahishashur) and Shiva as Krodhish (the one who can be angry). It is near Karachi in Pakistan, by rail the nearest station isParkai.3.Jwalamukhi, Kangra, Devis tongue fell here and the idols are Devi as Ambika (Mother) and Shiva as Unmatta (Furious).This is located near Pathankot, H.P., Jwalamukhi Road.4.Sugandha Devis nose fell here and idols are Devi as Sunanada (Pleasing) and Shiva as Traimbak (Rudra). In the state ofBengal near Barishal in Shivahri Karpur village Devis temple is located and Shivas temple is in a village called Ponabalia, nearest railway station is Jhalkati.5.On Bhairabha mountain near Avanti Devis upper lips fell here and idols are Devi as Av anti (Modest) and Shiva asLambakarna (Long eared one). It is located near Ujjain.

6.Attahas (laughter) Devis lower lips fell here and the idols are Devi as Fullara (Blooming) and Shiva as Bhairabhvishesya(Lord of the universe). The place is in Bengal near Birbhum. Image of Devi and the Shiva temple is next to the Devi temple.It is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction.7.Prabhas Devis stomach fell here and the idols are Devi as Chandrabhaga (Throne of the moon) and Shiva as Bakratunda(the one with the bent staff). This is near Mumbai where a launch goes to Bharoal which is near Prabhas.8.Yanasthana Devis chin fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhramari (female Bumble bee or attendant of Durga) and Shivaas Vikrakatakkha (one with the crooked eyes or look). Other names are Devi as Chibuka (the one with the chin) and Shivaas Sarvasiddhish (the one who can provide all desires).9.Godavari (river) Devis left cheek fell here and the idols are Viswamatuka (mother of the world) and Shiva as Dandap ani (theone who holds a staff).10.

Gandaki (river) Devis right cheek fell here and the idols are Devi as Gandakichandi (the one who overcomes obstacles orGandi) and Shiva as Chakrapani (Holder of the discus). Famous pilgrimage.11.Suchidesha Devis upper teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Narayani (the wife of Narayan) and Shiva as Sanghar.Panchasagar - Devis lower teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Barahi and Shiva as Maharudra (the angry one). 12.Bhavanipur or Karota (river) Devis left seat or her clothing fell here and idols are Devi as Aparna (the one who ate nothing,not even leaves) and Shiva as Bhairabha (Destroyer of fear). The King of Nator and his grandson the MaharajahRamakrishna used to meditate here. The seat, the yognakunda and five skulls are still here. In the month of Baisakhaaccording to the Bengali calendar, there is a large fete or Mela here to celebrate Ramanavami or Deepanbita.13.

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Shriparvata or Shri mountain Devis right seat fell here and the idols a re Devi as Shri Sunadari (beautiful) and Shiva asSundaranand (the handsome one).14.Karnat Devis two ears fell here and the idols are Devi as Jai Durga (the victoriuos Durga) and Shiva as Avirooka. 15.Vrindavana Devis hair fell here and idols are Devi as Uma (Devi) and Shiva as Bhootesh (or provider of all desires).Playgorund of Lord Krishna and the gopis.16.

Kirit Devis crown or headdress fell here and idols are Devi as Vimala (Pure) and Shiva as Sangbarta. Take the train toAjimganj. The temples are on the shore of the ganges near Batnagar. (in Bangladesh )17.Shrihatta Devis nape of the neck fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahalakshmi (the goddess of prosperity and wife ofMahavishnu) and Shiva as Sarvananda (the one who makes everyone happy). Devis temple is Near Shrihatta town andShivas temple is near Jainpur. Shivaratri and Ashokashtami are celebrated with a Mela (carnival). Take train from Calcuttato Goalanda and steamer to Kechuaganj. Then either take a boat or walk about five miles (6 koshas).18.Nalhati Devis vocal pipe fell here and the idols are Devi as Kalika (Durga) and Shiva as Yogesh. By train from Howrahstation.19.Kashmir Devis neck fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahamaya (the great Illusion) and Shiva as Trisandhy asvar. Thefamous pilgrimage is Amarnath. There is a Shiva linga of glacial ice which expands and contracts with the seasons.20.Ratnabali Devis right shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Kumari (Durga) and Shiva as Bhairabha (Remover of

fear).21.Mithila Devis left shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahadevi (Devi) and Shiva as Mahodara (the big belied one).This is near Janakpur station.22.Chattagram (also called Chattal) Devis right arm fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhavani (Devi) and Shiva asChandrashekhar (the one who has the moon as the crown). It is said that Mahadeva has himself pronounced that he willvisit Chandrashekhar mountain regularly during Kali yuga. This is near Sitakunda station. This is in Bangladesh.23.Manav Kschetra (Field) Devis right hand or palm fell her and the idols are Devi as Dakhchayani (Durga) and Shiva as Amar(Immortal). Take train from Howrah station to Guskar station and then a few miles to Kogram. Mahadeva is consideredSiddhidayaka or provider of all wishes.24.Ujjaini Devis elbows fell here and the idols are Devi as Mangalchandi (Durga) and Shiva as Kapilambar (one who wears thebrown clothes). Shiva is siddhidayaka.25.

Manibandha Devis middle of the palms fell here and the idols are Devi as Gayatri (Saraswati) and Shiva as Sarvananda(the one who makes everyone happy).26.Prayag (three rivers meet here) Devis ten fingers fell here and the idols are Devi as Lalita (beautiful). Another name is Al opiand Shiva as Bhava. Near Tribeni ghat there is Banitirtha ghat (Quay for boats). Allahabad is the train station.27.Bahula Devis left arm fell here and the idols are Devi as Bahula (Abundant) and Shiva as Bhiruk (who is alsoSarvasiddhadayaka). Arrive at Katoa rail station and then go to Ketugram which is a pilgrimage.28.Jalandhar Devis right breast fell here and the idols are Devi as Tripurmalini (Durga) and Shiva as Bhisan (Gruesome).Jwalamukhi is the nearby Tirtha and train goes from Delhi to Jalandhar.29.Ramgiri (or Chitrakoot mountain) Devis left breast fell here (another opinion is that her Nala or Jaghanasti fell here) and theidols are Devi as Shibani (the wife of Shiva) and Shiva as Chanda. Near Bilaspur station and a walk of 2 miles.30.Vaidyanath Devis heart fell here and the idols are Devi as Jaidurga (Victorious Durga) and Shiva as Vaidyanath. It is inBihar. Joshidi is the train station.31.Utkal, Orissa, Devis navel fell here and the idols are Devi as Vimala (the pure one) and Shiva as Jagannath (the ruler of theworld). This is near the Jagannath temple of Puri in the state of Orissa.32.Kanchidesh Devis skeleton fell here and the idols are Devi as Devagarbha and Shiva as Ruru. Bolpur station to Kopar riverbanks. There is a well for worship.33.Kalmadhava Devis right hips fell here and the idols are Devi as Kali (another form of Durga) and Shiva as Asitananda. Bypraying to the Devi profusely pilgirms can obtain their desired objective.34.

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Sone (near Sone river) Devis left hips fell here and the idols are Devi as Narmada and Shiva as Vadrasen.35.Kamakhya (or Kamroop) Devis yoni fell here and the idols are Devi as Kamakhya (personification of love) and Shiva asUmananda. This is near Gauhati in the state of Assam on the banks of the Brahmaputra (the son of Brahma) river. Thetemple is on top of the Nilachal Hill. This is a famous pilgrimage for women seeking fertility or love. The temple issupposedly built by Kamdev, the god of love. The Umananda temple is nearby in an islet on the river. It has many petmonkeys.36.

Nepal Devis two knees fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahashira and Shiva as Kapali.37.Jayanti Devis left thigh fell here and the idols are Devi as Jayanti and Shiva as Kramadiswar. In Bengal near Sri Hatta. 38.Magadha Devis right thigh fell here and the idols are Devi as Sarvanandari and Shiva as Bomkesha. Inside Shrihatta atJayantipargana near the base of the Kahshia mountain Devis legs are placed here. Srihatta to Kanairghat by boat and thenwalk 2 miles. In West Bengal.39.Tripura Devis right foot fell here and the idols are Devi as Tripurasundari and Shiva as Tripuresh. Devi is grantor of allwishes or Sarvavishta pradyani.40.Khirgram Devis right toe fell here and the idols are Devi as Yogadaya and Sh iva as Khirakantha. Take Eastern IndianRailway to Bardwhan station. Take Bardhwan Katoa Rail to Nigam station. Nigam station to Khirgram (village) is 2 miles. Amela (fete) is held during Baisakha Sankranti.41.

Kalighat (Kolkotta) Devis four small toes from her right foot fell here and the idols are Devi as Kali and Shiva as Nakulish orNakuleswar. Famous pilgrimage located in Kolkotta in the state of West Bengal. Kali is a dark complexioned form of Shaktiwho has taste for blood and death. She rules over the cremation sites and is worshipped by devotees on a dark and moonless night. She is a popular deity of Bengal. kali is the female version of Kala or end of time.42.Kurukchetra (or fields belonging to the Kuru family where the battle of the Mahbharata was fought between the Kurus andPandus) Devis right ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Savitri or Sthanu and Shiva as Aswanath. 43.Bakreswar Devis mind or the centre of the brows fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahishamardini (the slayer ofMahishasur or Durga) and Shiva as Bakranath. Near Ahmedpur station. There are seven hot springs and also the Paphara(remover of sins) river. The Mahamuni Ashtabakra found enlightenment here. On Shivaratri (night) there is a grand Mela(fete) here.44.Jessore Devis centre of the hands fell here and the idols are Jashoreswari and Shiva as Chanda (Moon or the one whoholds the moon).45.

Nandipur Devis necklace fell here and the idols are Devi as Nandini and Shiva as Nandikishore.46.Varanasi (Benaras) Devis earrings (Kundal) fell here and the idols are Devi as VishwaLakschmi (The provider of wealth toall) and Shiva as Kala (Time or the end of time). Famous pilgrimage in UP and one of the oldest cities in the world. ThePuranas say that this city exists even after the Pralaya.47.Kanashram or Kalikashram Devis back fell here and the idols are Devi as Sharvani and Shiva as Nimisha.48.Lanka Her feet bells (Nupur) fell here and the idols are Devi as Indrakschi and Shiva as Rakchaseswara. Indrakschi wascreated and worshipped by Indra in person.49.Virat Devis small toes of the feet fell here and idols are Devi as Ambika and Shiva as Amrita (nectar of immortality). 50.Bivasa Devis left ankle fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhimarupa and Shiva as Sarvananda.51.Trisnota Devis left feet fell here and the idols are Devi as Vramari (Bumblebee) and Shiva as Iswar (God). On the banks ofTista river in Shalbari village in Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal.52.Danteshwari ( Kuldevi Of Baster State ), Dantewada Baster 80 km's from Jagdalpur Chhattisgarh.