Shakti PeethaShakti
Alopi Devi Mandir
📍 Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
A unique Shakti Peetha in Prayagraj where no idol is worshipped — only a wooden cradle (doli) over the spot where the last part of Sati's body is said to have vanished (alop).
A much-loved Shakti Peetha in the Una hills where Sati's forehead is said to have fallen. Its name means 'she who fulfils all worries and wishes' (chinta).
Primary Deity
ShaktiLocation
Una, Himachal Pradesh
Pilgrimage Circuit
Shakti PeethaBest Time to Visit
March to October; the Shravan and Navratri melas are the peak devotional seasons.
Significance
Chintpurni is one of the important Shakti Peethas, associated with the falling of Sati's feet/forehead and with the fierce goddess Chinnamastika. Its very name assures devotees that the mother dispels chinta — anxiety and worry — making it a shrine of comfort and wish-fulfilment. It forms part of the cluster of Himachal Devi pilgrimages undertaken together by the faithful. The tradition of tying sacred threads embodies the intimate bond between the mother and her children.
About
Chintpurni, dedicated to Maa Chinnamastika, sits amid the wooded hills of Una district and is one of the busiest Devi shrines in North India. The sanctum enshrines a small sacred pindi (rounded stone) worshipped as the goddess, before which pilgrims tie and later untie threads as they make and fulfil their vows. The town around the temple bustles with pilgrims from Punjab, Haryana and beyond, especially during the great fairs. The setting, devotion and the promise of relief from worries give Chintpurni a warm and hopeful atmosphere.
Part of the Shakti Peetha
The Shakti Peethas are revered shrines marking the places where parts of Goddess Sati's body are believed to have fallen. Each embodies the divine feminine energy (Shakti). This temple is one of the 45 sacred sites of the Shakti Peetha.
Other temples in this circuit
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Ambaji Temple
📍 Banaskantha, Gujarat
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, revered as the place where the heart of Goddess Sati fell, near the Gujarat–Rajasthan border. It is among the most visited pilgrimage sites in western India.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Attahas Fullara Temple Labhpur
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Labhpur in Birbhum where the lips of Sati are said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Fullara amid a serene grove and sacred tank.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Bahula Temple Ketugram
📍 Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Ketugram on the banks of the Ajay river where the left arm of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bahula.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha in Birbhum where the space between Sati's eyebrows is said to have fallen, famous also for its cluster of hot springs. The goddess is worshipped as Mahishamardini.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bargabhima Temple Tamluk
📍 Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
The Vibhash Shakti Peetha at ancient Tamluk (Tamralipta) where the left ankle of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Kapalini (Bhimarupa).
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Bhramari Devi Temple Jalpaiguri
📍 Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
The Tristrota Shakti Peetha at Boda near the Teesta river in North Bengal, where the left leg of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bhramari.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Biraja Temple Jajpur
📍 Jajpur, Odisha
The Girija (Biraja) Shakti Peetha at Jajpur on the Baitarani river, where the navel of Sati is said to have fallen. The goddess is worshipped as a two-armed Mahishamardini piercing the buffalo demon.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Brijeshwari Temple
📍 Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
An ancient and much-plundered Shakti Peetha in the Kangra Valley, revered as the place where the left breast of Goddess Sati fell. It has been rebuilt many times through a turbulent history.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Danteshwari Temple Dantewada
📍 Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
A revered Shakti Peetha in the forests of Bastar at the confluence of the Dankini and Shankini rivers, where a tooth of Sati is said to have fallen. Danteshwari is the presiding goddess of the old Bastar kingdom.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Devi Talab Mandir Jalandhar
📍 Jalandhar, Punjab
The Tripurmalini Shakti Peetha of Jalandhar, built around an ancient sacred tank (talab), where the left breast of Sati is said to have fallen.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra
📍 Kurukshetra, Haryana
A Shakti Peetha at Kurukshetra where the right ankle bone of Sati is said to have fallen, and where the Pandavas are believed to have worshipped the goddess before the Mahabharata war.
Nearby Temples
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Naina Devi Temple
📍 Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
A hilltop Shakti Peetha where the eyes (nain) of Sati are said to have fallen, overlooking the vast blue Govind Sagar lake. It is one of the most beloved Devi shrines of the Himalayan foothills.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Jwala Devi Temple
📍 Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
A one-of-a-kind Shakti Peetha where the goddess is worshipped not as an idol but as eternal natural flames rising from the rock, marking where Sati's tongue fell.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Devi Talab Mandir Jalandhar
📍 Jalandhar, Punjab
The Tripurmalini Shakti Peetha of Jalandhar, built around an ancient sacred tank (talab), where the left breast of Sati is said to have fallen.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Brijeshwari Temple
📍 Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
An ancient and much-plundered Shakti Peetha in the Kangra Valley, revered as the place where the left breast of Goddess Sati fell. It has been rebuilt many times through a turbulent history.
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Baijnath Temple
📍 Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh
A beautifully carved 13th-century Nagara-style Shiva temple on the banks of the Binwa river in the Kangra Valley, where Shiva is worshipped as Vaidyanath, the lord of healing.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Mansa Devi Temple Panchkula
📍 Panchkula, Haryana
A popular Shakti shrine on the Shivalik foothills near Chandigarh, dedicated to the wish-fulfilling goddess Mansa Devi. Its Navratri fairs are among the largest in North India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Chintpurni Temple?
Chintpurni Temple is primarily dedicated to Shakti.
Where is Chintpurni Temple located?
Chintpurni Temple is located in Una, Himachal Pradesh.
What is the best time to visit Chintpurni Temple?
March to October; the Shravan and Navratri melas are the peak devotional seasons.
Which pilgrimage circuit does Chintpurni Temple belong to?
Chintpurni Temple is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.
Why is Chintpurni Temple significant?
Chintpurni is one of the important Shakti Peethas, associated with the falling of Sati's feet/forehead and with the fierce goddess Chinnamastika. Its very name assures devotees that the mother dispels chinta — anxiety and worry — making it a shrine of comfort and wish-fulfilment. It forms part of the cluster of Himachal Devi pilgrimages undertaken together by the faithful. The tradition of tying sacred threads embodies the intimate bond between the mother and her children.
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