The Tripura Tourism Department is developing replicas of all 51 Shakti Peethas at Bandowar, Udaipur, near the famous Tripureshwari Temple, to promote religious and spiritual tourism in the State.

The project is one of Tripura’s most ambitious cultural tourism initiatives. By recreating all 51 Shakti Peethas at a single location, the State aims to showcase India’s rich Shakta tradition, attract pilgrims from across the world and position Tripura as a major destination for spiritual tourism.

Key Highlights

• The project is being developed by the Tripura Tourism Department near the Tripureshwari Temple (Matabari) in Udaipur, Gomati district.
• The initiative seeks to create replicas of all 51 Shakti Peethas, allowing devotees to experience the significance of these sacred sites at one place.
• The project was recently reviewed by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Adhokshajanand Devtirthji Maharaj, the Peethadhishwar of the Purvamnaya Govardhan Math, Puri, who appreciated the initiative and noted its potential to become an internationally recognised pilgrimage destination.
• The project is expected to promote religious tourism, cultural tourism, employment generation and the local economy.

About the Shakti Peethas

• Shakti Peethas are sacred pilgrimage sites dedicated to Goddess Sati (Shakti).
• According to Hindu tradition, these sites mark the places where the body parts or ornaments of Goddess Sati fell after Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshana Chakra to dismember her body while Lord Shiva carried it in grief.
• There are 51 Shakti Peethas spread across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Tibet (China), of which 18 are regarded as Maha Shakti Peethas.
• Important Shakti Peethas outside India include Guhyeshwari (Nepal), Kottari Devi (Pakistan), Indrakshi (Sri Lanka), Dakshayani Devi (Tibet, China) and Maa Bhabani (Bangladesh).

Other Recognised Shakti Peethas in Northeast India

Major Shakti Shrines in Assam

Exam Hook –Prelims

Q. With reference to the Shakti Peethas, consider the following statements:

1. Shakti Peethas are sacred sites associated with Goddess Sati (Shakti).
2. Tripureshwari Temple in Tripura is one of the recognised Shakti Peethas.
3. Shakti Peethas are located only within the territory of present-day India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only ✅
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

One-line Wrap

The 51 Shakti Peethas project reflects Tripura’s vision of preserving India’s sacred heritage while transforming the State into a leading destination for spiritual and cultural tourism.