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).
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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.
Primary Deity
ShaktiLocation
Kurukshetra, Haryana
Pilgrimage Circuit
Shakti PeethaBest Time to Visit
October to March; Navratri and Somvati Amavasya (and the Gita Jayanti season) are especially significant.
Significance
Kurukshetra is honoured as one of the Shakti Peethas, marking where the right ankle bone (gulf) of Sati fell; the Shakti is Savitri and the Bhairava is Sthanu. Its deep association with the Mahabharata and Krishna's worship of the Devi gives it a singular place in sacred history. The offering of clay horses in thanksgiving is a living tradition of fulfilled vows.
About
The Devikoop (Sri Devi Koop) Bhadrakali temple stands beside a sacred well (koop) at Kurukshetra, the field of the Mahabharata. Tradition holds that Lord Krishna and the Pandavas prayed to Goddess Bhadrakali here for victory before the great war, and that terracotta horses are still offered by devotees whose wishes are fulfilled — a custom unique to this shrine. The goddess is worshipped as Savitri or Bhadrakali, and the temple is a focus of devotion during Navratri and on Somvati Amavasya, when pilgrims bathe in the holy tanks of Kurukshetra.
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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Shakti PeethaShakti
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
Chintpurni Temple
📍 Una, Himachal Pradesh
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).
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.
Nearby Temples
Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple
📍 Kurukshetra, Haryana
An ancient Shiva temple in sacred Kurukshetra where, by tradition, the Pandavas worshipped for victory before the Mahabharata war. It gives the region of Thanesar its name.
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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.
Mansa Devi Temple Haridwar
📍 Haridwar, Uttarakhand
A revered Siddh Peetha on the Bilwa Parvat overlooking the holy city of Haridwar, dedicated to the wish-fulfilling goddess Mansa Devi. It commands sweeping views of the Ganga.
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Chandi Devi Temple
📍 Haridwar, Uttarakhand
An ancient Siddh Peetha atop the Neel Parvat in Haridwar, marking where the goddess Chandi is said to have slain the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha. It is one of Haridwar's three sacred hill shrines.
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Gauri Shankar Temple Delhi
📍 New Delhi, Delhi
A historic Shiva temple on Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, enshrining a lingam said to be around 800 years old, set beside its famous white-marble facade.
Jhandewalan Devi Temple
📍 New Delhi, Delhi
A popular Devi temple in central Delhi dedicated to Goddess Aadi Shakti, known for its towering statue and its origin story of a self-manifested idol found beneath a flag-bearing mound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra?
Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra is primarily dedicated to Shakti.
Where is Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra located?
Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra is located in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
What is the best time to visit Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra?
October to March; Navratri and Somvati Amavasya (and the Gita Jayanti season) are especially significant.
Which pilgrimage circuit does Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra belong to?
Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.
Why is Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra significant?
Kurukshetra is honoured as one of the Shakti Peethas, marking where the right ankle bone (gulf) of Sati fell; the Shakti is Savitri and the Bhairava is Sthanu. Its deep association with the Mahabharata and Krishna's worship of the Devi gives it a singular place in sacred history. The offering of clay horses in thanksgiving is a living tradition of fulfilled vows.
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