Shaktipeeth Dham: A Religious Travel of Pilgrimage

Himachal is called the land of gods and Shaktipeeth Dham because here, in every house, city, village, and big town, there is a temple of many gods and goddesses, whom are all the people of the village worship in their Hearts. The love of these temples is in pure India.

It is believed that the supreme power of Shakti is the Goddess Durga (which is also known by some other names like Parvati and Sati), which has 10 different forms known as Mahavidya.

1. Mahakali
2. Tara
3. Tripuri sundra
4. Bagalamukhi
5. Chhinnmasta
6. Bhuneshwari
7. Tripura Bhairavi
8. Dhumavati
9. Matangi
10. Kamala

What is the History of Shaktipeeth Dham?

According to our Puranas, in the form of these 10 Mahavidyas, many forms emerged from time to time on this earth, who killed the demons and rescued the people. Where the form of this power was incarnated and demons were killed, there were Shakti Peeths. It is believed that in the time of Satyuga, when King Daksha insulted Lord Shiva, the husband of his daughter Sati, could not bear this insult and gave her Life in Havana.

 

After that, Lord Shiva began with Tandav in Mata Sati’s ordeal, which caused a great crisis on the whole earth, then all deities & Gods went to Vishnu and prayed to help, then Vishnu ji sliced ​​the body of Mata Sati from his chakra and Shaktipeeth became where the mother’s body limbs fell on earth. In some Puranas, it is believed that there are 51 Shaktipeeth, and some believe there are 108 Shaktipeeth of Goddess Sati.

 

Where to go/ where to start?

Bus Station:  Chandigarh

Railway Station:   Chandigarh Station

Airport:   Chandigarh Airport

City:    Chandigarh

District:    Chandigarh(Union Territory)

State:       Punjab and Haryana

Country:   India

Continent: Asia

Currency:  Rupees

Language:  Haryanvi, Punjabi, Hindi, English

Ambulance:  108

Police:   100

 

How to Cover the Journey? 

Chandigarh to Haridwar

Reach Delhi/Chandigarh Airport by flight. Then book your cab by Indrive -City-to-City transfer to reach Chandigarh Hotel. Now, from Chandigarh, book a cab/taxi, and self-driven rental of cars and bikes.  Self-Driven Rental Cabs:- 3000-4000/-INR per dayRental Bikes:- 1500-2000/-INR per day   Now head towards your 1st destination, Mata Mansa Devi.

Now grab some fruits and prasad and get ready for a beautiful holy sighting of Maa Mansa Devi, as per Hinduism, the heart of Goddess Parvati fell here. After completing the mighty darshan, head towards Kalka Ji. The Goddess of destruction of negativity. It is in the middle of the Capital of India, Southern Delhi. The goddess is mostly known as Maa Kali, Badi Mata.

After having Prasad and Darshan, we move toward the next stop of Haridwar. Devi Shakambhari, also known as the goddess of nourishment and wellness. After reaching Shakambhari Devi, we will attend the night prayers (aarti) and after dinner, take a full rest.. We can book a government. Accommodation provided by the temple or Hotels nearby. Distance covered: 500km

• MATA MANSA DEVI
• KALKA JI
• SHAKAMBHARI DEVI 

Haridwar to Rohru 

Today, after morning prayers(aarti) and blessings of the Goddess, we start our journey toward the Mahasu Dev Temple near Mussoorie (Dehradun). After a long journey of 135 km, you will reach the famous Ancient Temple. After Darshan and some relaxation, head towards the next destination, Hatkoti (Rohru).

Once you reach rohru, you can explore the nearby holy places too, and after evening prayers. Get ga good sleep. Distance covered: 280km.

• MAHASU DEV (Ancient Temple)
• HATKOTI MATA

Rohru to Sarahan 

Now attend morning prayer and after breakfast head towards Bhimakali (Sarahan). On the way,y you will see the beautiful view of lord Hanuman Ji Statue in Rampur and you can also visit the Monastery in Rampur City.

After reaching Sarahan, attend the evening prayer and meditate for a while, and overnight stay in Sarahan.

 The shortest road is 130km via Rohru-Sungri- Rampur road, or you can drive via NH 05 for 150km.

• BHIMAKALI MATA

Sarahan to Karsog

Now attend morning prayer in Bhima Kali Temple, and after breakfast head towards Karsog city in the district of Mandi (H.P.)

After reaching Karsog book your Overnight stay and then explore the area and Temple, head towards the world-famous Mamleshwar Mahadev temple, after darshan and blessings head towards Kamaksha Devi temple which is 5-6km. Distance covered: 120km.

• MAMLESHWAR MAHADEV
• KAMAKSHA DEVI

 

Karsog to Dharamshala

From Karso, you have to drive towards Sundarnagar and thereafter drive towards Mandi to visit the famous temple of Lord Shiva (Bhootnath Mahadev). Now, after taking blessings, his head turned towards the Ancient temple of Lord Shiva ( Baijnath Mahadev) in Kangra district.

You can also visit Shani Dev Temple, 5km from Baijnath. After that, head towards Palampur to explore the famous Tea garden and many other temples nearby Palampur. Overnight stay at Palampur. Distance covered 200km via Karsog-Sundarnagar-Mandi road NH15.4.

• BHOOTNATH MAHADEV
• BAIJNATH MAHADEV
• SHANI DEV

Palampur to Dharamshala

Today early morning, head towards Chamunda Devi Temple for blessings and morning prayer. After that, head towards the Brijeshwari Devi Shaktipeeth temple of Nagarkot district, Kangra.

Now head towards Dharamshala for BhagsuNag Temple blessings and overnight stay. Distance covered: 70km.

• CHAMUNDESWARI DEVI
• BRIJESHWARI DEVI
• BHAGSU NAAG

Dharamshala-Jammu- Katra

No,w early morning,ng drive towards Jammu, then reach Katra and start your hike to Vaishno Devi Temple. Distance covered 250km via NH154 and NH44.

•  MAHALAXMI MATA
• MAHAKALI MATA
• SARASWATI MATA
• TRIKUT HILLS
• BHARONATH 

Katra to Kangra

Now, after relaxing, get ready for a long journey towards the Kangra district. After reaching Kangra, head towards Jawalamukhi Mata Temple for blessings and evening prayer. Overnight stay at Jawalaji. Distance Covered 275km via NH4.4.

• JAWALAMUKHI MATA

Jawala ji – Naina Devi

N, ow after morning prayers(aarti), head towards Chintapurni Mata Temple, then after blessings, head towards Bagalamukhi Mata Temple near Bankhandi village. After visiting all nearby temples, head towards Naina Devi Temple in Bilaspur. Overnight stay at Bilaspur. Distance Covered 150km

• BAGALAMUKHI MATA
• CHINTAPURNI MATA
• RUDRA MAHADEV
• MUCHKUND MAHADEV
• KALESHWAR MAHADEV
• NARAYANA MAHADEV
• NAINA DEVI

Bilaspur to Chandigarh

After taking Blessings from Naina Dev, you can visit Govind Sagar and nearby places, then head towards Chandigarh Airport/Railway Station.

Distance Covered: 110km.