18 Maha Shakti Peethas
Names, Locations and Devi Temple Guide
Shakti Peethas are powerful Devi temples connected with the story of Goddess Sati and the living presence of the Divine Mother.
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
📖 What are 18 Maha Shakti Peethas?
Shakti Peethas are powerful Devi temples connected with the story of Goddess Sati and the living presence of the Divine Mother.
🕉️ Divine Significance
- • This cluster has one clear pilgrimage intent and should be treated separately from the general temple listing page.
- • The complete names and locations help devotees compare temples before planning darshan.
- • Temple profile cards below link only to detailed pages currently available on Temples.bio.
✨ Spiritual Benefits
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
18 Maha Shakti Peethas Names and Locations
Total Shrines
18 Maha Shakti Peethas in this guide
Primary Deity
Goddess Shakti in regional forms
Best Season
Navratri and October to March
Pilgrimage Theme
Devi worship, protection and strength
18 Maha Shakti Peethas List
This is the canonical names list for the sacred cluster. Temple profile cards are shown separately when detailed Temples.bio pages are available.
- Kamakshi - Kanchipuram
- Jogulamba - Alampur
- Bhramaramba - Srisailam
- Mahakali - Ujjain
- Ekamreswari - Bhubaneswar
- Sri Shrinkhala Devi - Pradyumna
- Chamundeshwari - Mysuru
- Mahalakshmi - Kolhapur
- Renuka - Mahur
- Danteshwari - Dantewada
- Naina Devi - Himachal Pradesh
- Jwalamukhi - Himachal Pradesh
- Mangala Gauri - Gaya
- Vishalakshi - Varanasi
- Saraswati - Kashmir tradition
- Katyayani - Vrindavan tradition
- Manikyamba - Draksharamam
- Kamakshi/Devi regional traditions
📊 Compare 18 Maha Shakti Peethas
Location, state, darshan timings and the nearest railhead for temple profiles currently available on Temples.bio.
| # | Temple | Location | State | Darshan timings | Nearest railway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamakshi Amman Temple | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Extended during Navaratri and Kamakshi Jayanti.", "evening"… | Kanchipuram Railway Station (2 km) |
| 2 | Bhramaramba Devi Temple Srisailam | Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | {"note": "Extended during Navaratri. Separate queues for Shiva and Sh… | Markapur Railway Station (90 km) |
| 3 | Chamundeshwari Temple Mysuru | Mysuru, Karnataka | Karnataka | {"note": "Extended during Dussehra and Navaratri.", "evening": "5:30 … | Mysuru Railway Station (13 km) |
| 4 | Jogulamba Devi Temple Alampur | Alampur, Telangana | Telangana | {"note": "Extended during Navaratri.", "evening": "4:00 PM – 8:00 PM"… | Kurnool Railway Station (80 km) |
| 5 | Biraja Devi Temple Jajpur | Jajpur, Odisha | Odisha | {"note": "Extended during Navaratri and Durga Puja.", "evening": "4:0… | Jajpur-Keonjhar Road Railway Station (5 km) |
| 6 | Sarvamangala Devi Temple Gaya | Gaya, Bihar | Bihar | {"note": "Extended during Pitra Paksha and Navaratri.", "evening": "4… | Gaya Railway Station (5 km) |
| 7 | Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur | Kolhapur, Maharashtra | Maharashtra | {"note": "Afternoon session 2:30–5:00 PM also open. Extended during K… | Kolhapur Railway Station (3 km) |
| 8 | Kamakhya Devi Temple Guwahati | Guwahati, Assam | Assam | {"note": "Ambubachi Mela (June): Temple closed 3 days, then opens. 25… | Guwahati Railway Station (8 km) |
| 9 | Tripura Sundari Temple | Udaipur, Tripura | Tripura | {"note": "Extended during Kali Puja and Durga Puja.", "evening": "3:0… | Agartala Railway Station (55 km) |
| 10 | Shankari Devi Temple Trincomalee | Trincomalee, Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | {"note": "Local Hindu pilgrims visit regularly. International visitor… | Trincomalee Railway Station (5 km) |
| 11 | Jwala Devi Temple Jwalamukhi | Jwalamukhi, Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh | {"note": "Continuous darshan of 9 eternal natural flames. Extended du… | Una Railway Station (64 km) |
| 12 | Madhaveswari Devi Temple Prayagraj | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | {"note": "Extended during Kumbh Mela and Magh Mela.", "evening": "4:0… | Prayagraj Railway Station (8 km) |
| 13 | Vaishno Devi Temple Jammu | Katra, Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir | {"note": "Regulated entry with timed passes. Average wait 2–8 hours. … | Katra Railway Station (2 km from base) |
| 14 | Vishalakshi Devi Temple Varanasi | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | {"note": "Extended during Navaratri and Dev Deepavali.", "evening": "… | Varanasi Railway Station (5 km) |
| 15 | Mookambika Devi Temple Kollur | Kollur, Karnataka | Karnataka | {"note": "Extended during Navaratri.", "evening": "3:00 PM – 8:30 PM"… | Kundapura Railway Station (35 km) |
| 16 | Mahalakshmi Temple Sringeri | Sringeri, Karnataka | Karnataka | {"note": "Coordinated with adjacent Sharada Peetham timings.", "eveni… | Tarikere Railway Station (35 km) |
| 17 | Lalita Devi Temple Prayagraj | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | {"note": "Extended during Navaratri and Kumbh Mela.", "evening": "4:0… | Prayagraj Railway Station (6 km) |
| 18 | Bhavaneshwari Devi Temple Kerala | Kerala, India | Kerala | {"note": "Traditional Kerala-style schedule.", "evening": "5:00 PM – … | Thrissur Railway Station (25 km) |
Last updated June 2026
Temple Profiles Available on Temples.bio
These are the detailed temple pages currently linked to this cluster.
Kamakshi Amman Temple
One of the most revered Shakti Peethas in South India, Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, the divine mother who grants all desires and removes obstacles.
Bhramaramba Devi Temple Srisailam
Located in Srisailam, this temple is both a Shakti Peetha and part of the Jyotirlinga complex, making it the only place where both Shiva and Shakti are worshipped together as equal powers.
Chamundeshwari Temple Mysuru
Perched atop Chamundi Hills in Mysuru, this ancient temple is dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari, the fierce form of Durga who vanquished the demon Mahishasura.
Jogulamba Devi Temple Alampur
One of the 18 primary Shakti Peethas, Jogulamba Temple in Alampur is where Sati's upper teeth fell, making it a highly revered pilgrimage site for Shakti worship.
Biraja Devi Temple Jajpur
One of the most ancient Shakti Peethas in eastern India, Biraja Temple in Jajpur is where Sati's navel fell, and the goddess is worshipped as the bestower of prosperity and wisdom.
Sarvamangala Devi Temple Gaya
Located in the sacred city of Gaya, Sarvamangala Devi Temple is revered as a Shakti Peetha where the goddess grants auspiciousness and removes all obstacles from devotees' lives.
Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur
One of the most important Shakti Peethas in Maharashtra, Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi as Ambabai, the divine mother who grants wealth and prosperity.
Kamakhya Devi Temple Guwahati
One of the most powerful Shakti Peethas in India, Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hills is where Sati's yoni fell, making it the most important center for Tantric worship and divine feminine energy.
Tripura Sundari Temple
Also known as Matabari Temple, this ancient Shakti Peetha in Tripura is dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari, one of the 10 Mahavidyas, representing divine beauty and grace.
Shankari Devi Temple Trincomalee
Located in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, this ancient Shakti Peetha is where Sati's hair fell, making it an important international pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees.
Jwala Devi Temple Jwalamukhi
A unique Shakti Peetha where an eternal flame burns naturally from the rock, representing Goddess Jwala Devi as the divine fire that never extinguishes.
Madhaveswari Devi Temple Prayagraj
Located in the sacred city of Prayagraj (Allahabad), this Shakti temple is situated near the holy confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, enhancing its spiritual significance.
Vaishno Devi Temple Jammu
One of the most visited Hindu pilgrimage sites in India, Vaishno Devi Temple is located in the Trikuta Mountains where the goddess resides in a sacred cave, calling her devotees to seek her blessings.
Vishalakshi Devi Temple Varanasi
Located in the sacred city of Varanasi, Vishalakshi Temple is an important Shakti Peetha where Sati's earrings fell, and the goddess grants wisdom and divine vision to devotees.
Mookambika Devi Temple Kollur
Located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Mookambika Temple is a powerful Shakti Peetha where the goddess is worshipped as the combined form of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati.
Mahalakshmi Temple Sringeri
Located in the sacred town of Sringeri, this Mahalakshmi temple is part of the famous Sringeri Sharada Peetham complex, combining wealth worship with learning and wisdom.
🗺️ 18 Maha Shakti Peethas Map
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