Abodes of Devi: Shakti Peeth

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Devi's abodes are countless. 'Devi Baghavatham' written by Vyasa maha muni and

read widely at present mentions 108 of them. Of these 51 are considered

important.

 

The list of the 'sthals' varies from author to author depending on the source

relied upon. It is difficult to compile the list as the puranas mention the

classical names of the dieties and the places which is different from the modern

nomenclature and thus difficult to identify. The abodes mentioned here are taken

from various sources and verified with 'Devi baghavatham' for authenticity.

 

Even though many of the devi idols are 'swambu' (self-incarnated) the temples

for these dieties have been built and consecrated by the kings or the

aristocracy of that period. It has happened in history that with the decline of

the dynasty of the 'patrons' the temple itself has lost its importance. Where

the building was not constructed with durable construction material like granite

the temples have not survived the ravages of time. Many of the 'Devi sthals'

have met with this fate and have gone into oblivion.

 

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