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 third of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, at Pradyumnapuram (Pandua) in Bengal, where the stomach or the girdle (shrinkhala) of Sati is said to have fallen.
Primary Deity
ShaktiLocation
Hooghly, West Bengal
Pilgrimage Circuit
Shakti PeethaBest Time to Visit
October to March; Navratri and Durga Puja are the peak devotional periods.
Significance
Shrinkhala is the third of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas named in the great stotram 'Lankayam Shankari Devi, Kamakshi Kanchika pure…'. It marks where the stomach / girdle (shrinkhala) of Sati fell. Though modest today, its inclusion among the Ashtadasha makes it one of the most exalted seats of the Divine Mother.
About
Shrinkhala Devi is worshipped as the Maha Shakti Peetha of Pradyumna, traditionally placed at Pandua in the Hooghly region of West Bengal. The 'shrinkhala' — the belly or the linking chain/girdle of Sati — is said to have fallen here, and the goddess is invoked as the one who binds and protects her devotees. The original ancient shrine is among the least prominent of the eighteen today, its exact site debated by scholars, but it retains its place of honour in Adi Shankaracharya's Ashtadasha Shakti Peetha Stotram and is revered wherever the eighteen are recited.
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.
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple
📍 Kolkata, West Bengal
A grand Kali temple on the banks of the Hooghly, forever linked to Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, who served here as priest and attained his divine visions. It is one of Bengal's holiest shrines.
Belur Math
📍 Howrah, West Bengal
The serene riverside headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, whose main temple famously blends Hindu, Islamic and Christian architectural motifs to symbolise the unity of all religions.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Jugadya Temple Kshirgram
📍 Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Kshirgram in Purba Bardhaman where the right great toe of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Jugadya (Yugadya).
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Ujaani Mangalchandi Temple
📍 Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Ujaani in Purba Bardhaman where the right wrist of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Mangal Chandika.
Shakti PeethaKali
Kalighat Kali Temple
📍 Kolkata, West Bengal
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas and the spiritual heart of Kolkata, where the toes of Sati's right foot are said to have fallen. The very name 'Kolkata' is believed to derive from Kalighat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Shrinkhala Devi Temple?
Shrinkhala Devi Temple is primarily dedicated to Shakti.
Where is Shrinkhala Devi Temple located?
Shrinkhala Devi Temple is located in Hooghly, West Bengal.
What is the best time to visit Shrinkhala Devi Temple?
October to March; Navratri and Durga Puja are the peak devotional periods.
Which pilgrimage circuit does Shrinkhala Devi Temple belong to?
Shrinkhala Devi Temple is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.
Why is Shrinkhala Devi Temple significant?
Shrinkhala is the third of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas named in the great stotram 'Lankayam Shankari Devi, Kamakshi Kanchika pure…'. It marks where the stomach / girdle (shrinkhala) of Sati fell. Though modest today, its inclusion among the Ashtadasha makes it one of the most exalted seats of the Divine Mother.
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