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 in Vrindavan (Uma Shakti Peeth) where ringlets of Sati's hair are said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Katyayani, the deity the gopis prayed to for Krishna.
Primary Deity
ShaktiLocation
Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
Pilgrimage Circuit
Shakti PeethaBest Time to Visit
October to March; Navratri and the Braj festival seasons are especially auspicious.
Significance
This Peetha is associated with the falling of the ringlets of Sati's hair (kesha), and the goddess here is identified with Katyayani, the sixth form of Durga. Its setting in Vrindavan links the worship of the Divine Mother to the lila of Krishna, making it a doubly sacred site in the Braj pilgrimage. The Bhairava associated with the Peetha is Bhutesh.
About
The Katyayani temple, also known as the Uma Shakti Peeth, stands amid the sacred groves of Vrindavan on the banks of the Yamuna. The goddess is worshipped as Maa Katyayani, richly adorned, revered as the very Devi to whom the gopis of Braj offered the Katyayani vrat, praying to win Krishna as their beloved. The shrine unites the Shakta and Vaishnava streams that both flow so strongly through the land of Braj, and it is especially vibrant during Navratri.
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
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ISKCON Temple Vrindavan
📍 Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
The Krishna Balaram Mandir, the flagship temple of ISKCON worldwide, in the sacred town of Vrindavan. It is a magnet for devotees and seekers from every corner of the globe.
Banke Bihari Temple
📍 Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
One of the most cherished Krishna temples of Vrindavan, famed for its unique darshan where a curtain is repeatedly drawn before the enchanting deity. Its atmosphere brims with intimate, joyful devotion.
Radha Raman Temple
📍 Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
A cherished Vrindavan temple enshrining a self-manifested deity of Krishna that appeared from a Shaligram stone in 1542. Its sacred fire has burned unbroken for nearly five centuries.
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Prem Mandir Vrindavan
📍 Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
A dazzling white-marble 'Temple of Divine Love' dedicated to Radha-Krishna and Sita-Ram in the holy town of Vrindavan. Its illuminated evening spectacle draws crowds from across India.
Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple
📍 Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
The sacred birthplace of Lord Krishna, revered as the very prison cell where he was born to Devaki and Vasudeva. It is one of the holiest sites in Hinduism.
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Chulkana Dham
📍 Palwal, Haryana
A revered pilgrimage site in rural Haryana visited by people of all faiths for spiritual healing and blessings. It embodies the composite folk devotion of the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Katyayani Shakti Peeth Vrindavan?
Katyayani Shakti Peeth Vrindavan is primarily dedicated to Shakti.
Where is Katyayani Shakti Peeth Vrindavan located?
Katyayani Shakti Peeth Vrindavan is located in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the best time to visit Katyayani Shakti Peeth Vrindavan?
October to March; Navratri and the Braj festival seasons are especially auspicious.
Which pilgrimage circuit does Katyayani Shakti Peeth Vrindavan belong to?
Katyayani Shakti Peeth Vrindavan is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.
Why is Katyayani Shakti Peeth Vrindavan significant?
This Peetha is associated with the falling of the ringlets of Sati's hair (kesha), and the goddess here is identified with Katyayani, the sixth form of Durga. Its setting in Vrindavan links the worship of the Divine Mother to the lila of Krishna, making it a doubly sacred site in the Braj pilgrimage. The Bhairava associated with the Peetha is Bhutesh.
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