The Shakti Peethas are revered sacred temples in Hinduism, marking the places where various parts of Goddess Sati's body fell after her self-immolation.

According to mythology, consumed by grief after Sati immolated herself at her father Daksha's yagna, Lord Shiva carried her lifeless body across the universe. To avert cosmic destruction and bring Shiva back to his senses, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to dismember Sati's body. The places where these divine body parts, along with her ornaments, landed became the revered 51 Shakti Peethas.

These sites are considered the most powerful centers of divine feminine energy (Shakti) within Hinduism, drawing millions of devotees seeking blessings and spiritual awakening. They are geographically spread across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet.

Each Shakti Peetha is associated with a specific body part or ornament of Goddess Sati and has a corresponding Bhairava (a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva) deity.

These temples serve as major pilgrimage destinations, offering profound spiritual experiences and a deep connection to the divine mother.