51 Shakti Peetha
51 templesAdi Shakti (Devi)
The 51 sacred sites where parts of Goddess Sati's body fell after Vishnu used the Sudarshana Chakra to stop Shiva's grief. Each Peetha enshrines a specific body part and has a Bhairava as guardian.
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Practical Information
Dress Code
Traditional Indian attire. Red and saffron colors are auspicious for Shakti shrines. Some temples require specific dress codes.
Accommodation
Most Shakti Peethas have temple-run dharamshalas. Kamakhya: Guwahati hotels. Vaishno Devi: Katra has 500+ hotels; book via Shrine Board for subsidized rooms.
What to Carry
- ✓Photo ID
- ✓Red/saffron saree or dupatta (for women)
- ✓Cash for offerings
- ✓Comfortable footwear for trekking
- ✓Water bottle
- ✓Mobile locker bag
Practical Yatra Tips
HOW TO REACH
- •Key peethas near airports (Guwahati, Jammu)
- •Bangladesh and Nepal peethas need visa
- •Train connectivity good for Indian peethas
HEALTH TIPS
- •Many peethas at altitude -- acclimatize
- •Hot climate at southern peethas
- •Carry first aid and basic medicines
ACCOMMODATION
- •Temple dharamshalas at most peethas
- •Shrine Board accommodation for Vaishno Devi
- •Budget Rs.300-1200/night in most towns
REGISTRATION
- •Vaishno Devi: online registration mandatory
- •Some peethas require ID for special darshan
- •International peethas need passport/visa
Circuit Overview
Circuit Map
Interactive map coming soon
Getting There
Key Shakti Peethas have airports within 50-200km (Guwahati for Kamakhya, Jammu for Vaishno Devi).
Good rail connectivity to most major Shakti Peethas across India.
Heli service from Katra to Sanjichhat near shrine. Book via Shrine Board official site.