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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The fifth of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, at Alampur where the Tungabhadra meets the Krishna, where the upper teeth of Sati are said to have fallen.
Primary Deity
ShaktiLocation
Alampur, Telangana
Pilgrimage Circuit
Shakti PeethaBest Time to Visit
October to March for pleasant weather; Navratri and Mahashivratri are the grandest festivals.
Significance
Jogulamba is the fifth of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas ('Alampure Jogulamba'), marking where the upper teeth of Sati fell. As the presiding goddess of Alampur, she guards the western approach to the great Srisailam kshetra. Her Tantric iconography makes her one of the most striking forms among the eighteen.
About
The Jogulamba temple stands at Alampur, the 'western gateway of Srisailam', amid the celebrated group of ninth-century Navabrahma temples built by the Badami Chalukyas on the banks of the Tungabhadra. The fierce goddess Jogulamba is depicted seated on a corpse, garlanded with a scorpion, frog and lizard — an intensely Tantric form of the Divine Mother. The original shrine was destroyed in the 14th century and the deity kept safe for centuries before the temple was rebuilt and reconsecrated in 2005. Alampur was later relocated above the Srisailam dam waters, preserving its magnificent temples.
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
JyotirlingaShiva
Mallikarjuna Temple
📍 Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
The second Jyotirlinga, set amid the forested Nallamala Hills on the banks of the Krishna River. It is one of the rare shrines that is simultaneously a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peetha.
Mantralayam Temple
📍 Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh
The sacred Brindavan (shrine) of the revered saint Sri Raghavendra Swamy, on the banks of the Tungabhadra. Devotees believe the saint remains present in living meditation within.
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Birla Mandir Hyderabad
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana
A gleaming white-marble temple to Lord Venkateswara atop Naubath Pahad in Hyderabad, offering sweeping views of the city and its lakes.
Virupaksha Temple
📍 Hampi, Karnataka
An ancient, continuously worshipped temple at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Hampi, dedicated to Shiva as Virupaksha. Its worship has continued unbroken since at least the 7th century.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Jogulamba Temple Alampur?
Jogulamba Temple Alampur is primarily dedicated to Shakti.
Where is Jogulamba Temple Alampur located?
Jogulamba Temple Alampur is located in Alampur, Telangana.
What is the best time to visit Jogulamba Temple Alampur?
October to March for pleasant weather; Navratri and Mahashivratri are the grandest festivals.
Which pilgrimage circuit does Jogulamba Temple Alampur belong to?
Jogulamba Temple Alampur is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.
Why is Jogulamba Temple Alampur significant?
Jogulamba is the fifth of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas ('Alampure Jogulamba'), marking where the upper teeth of Sati fell. As the presiding goddess of Alampur, she guards the western approach to the great Srisailam kshetra. Her Tantric iconography makes her one of the most striking forms among the eighteen.
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