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18 Shakti Peethas, Kashmir Saraswati Temple, Shakti Peetha, Temples of India -

Kashmir Saraswati Temple - Sharada Peeth is situated in Kashmir LOC. The shrine was once regarded as a major centre of higher learning of Vedic works, scriptures and commentaries. It has a great history of over 5000 years of Indian heritage.  Kashmir Saraswati Temple is regarded as a Shakti Peetha where Sati Devi's right hand had fallen in this place. Right now there are only ruins of the temple  Significance of Saraswati Temple: Saraswati Temple is famously known as Sharada Peeth translates to "the seat of Sharada", the Kashmiri name for the Hindu goddess Saraswati. The earliest available references to Sharada Peeth are found in the...

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18 Shakti Peethas, Jogulamba, Shakti Peetha, Temples of India -

Jogulamba Devi temple is situated in Alampur in Gadwal, Telangana. Alampur is the meeting point of the sacred rivers Tungabhadraand Krishna and is referred to as Dakshina Kashi (also Navabrahmeshwara Theertha).  Significance of Jogulamba Devi: Jogulamba also known as Yogamba temple  is regarded as a Shakti Peetha where Sati Devi's upper teeth fell in this place. Here Goddess Jogulamba is seen seated on the Corpse with scorpion, frog, and lizard on the head. She is seen in a naked avtar with her tongue stretched outside, an avtar of fierce goddess that grants Siddhi in Yoga and hence called Jogulamba. This word is...

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18 Shakti Peethas, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple, Shakti Peetha, Temples of India -

Mahalakshmi or Mahalaxmi famously knowns as Shri Ambabai Temple situated in Kolhapur on the banks of the Panchganga River, Maharashtra.  The main deity of the temple is Goddess Mahalakshmi. Above the Mahalakshmi sanctum is a shrine with a Shivalingam and a nandi. There are also shrines of Venkatesha, Katyayani and Gowri Shankar – facing the north, east and the south. There are number of other shrines in the courtyard including Navagrahas, Surya, Mahishasuramardini, Vitthal-Rakhmai, Shiva, Vishnu, Tulja Bhavani and others. Significance of Goddess Mahalakshmi: Mahalkshmi Idol: Mahalakshmi idol in this temple is very beautiful, attractive and 3 feet in height. Here Mahalakshmi...

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18 Shakti Peethas, Kamakshi, Shakti Peetha, Temples of India -

Kamakshi Amman in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu is one of the most venerated Shakti shrines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna. Kamakshi means - She whose eyes awaken desire, or She who has beautiful eyes.  Significance of Goddess Kamakshi: Kamakshi - The word is derived from “Ka” means Goddess Saraswati (God of Education), “Ma” means Goddess Lakshmi (God of Wealth), “Akshi” means Eye. The name as a whole refers as the god lives in Kanchi with Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi as her both eyes. The Lalitha Sahasranama poem...

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18 Shakti Peethas, Shakti Peetha, Sri Chamundeswari, Temples of India -

Sri Chamundeshwari Temple is about 13 kms from Mysuru, which is a prominent city in Karnataka State, is one of the most venerated Shakti shrines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna. In ‘Skanda Purana’ and other ancient texts, it is mention a sacred place called ‘Trimuta Kshetra’ surrounded by eight hills. lying along side of west is the Chamundi Hills, it is one among the eight hills. In the earlier days, the hill was identified as ‘Mahabaladri’ in honour of God Shiva who resides in the...

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