How many Shakti Peethas are in West Bengal?

Our list from Wikipedia has fourteen sites in West Bengal. Other lists may differ.

Which body part fell at Kalighat?

By tradition, the right toes. Kali Devi, Bhairava Nakuleshwar.

Which Shakti Peethas are in Bangladesh?

In this list: Jeshoreshwari (Satkhira), Bhabanipur (Bogura), Sugandha (Gournadi), Shri Shail (Sylhet), Dhakeshwari (Dhaka) and Chattal Bhavani (Chittagong).

Shakti Peethas of West Bengal and Bangladesh

By tradition, the places where Sati's body parts or ornaments fell are Shakti Peethas. Here are the ones on both sides of Bengal's border.

Last checked: 2 Nov 2026 · 1 sources

What a Shakti Peetha is

Each pitha has shrines for the goddess Shakti and a Bhairava. Lists differ somewhat on which body part fell where. What follows follows Wikipedia's list. (Source: Wikipedia, Shakti Peetha (list of all Shakti Pith))

West Bengal

Kalighat, Kolkata: right toes. Kali Devi, Bhairava Nakuleshwar.
Tarapith, Rampurhat: third eye. Tara Devi, Bhairava Chandrachuda.
Bakreshwar, Birbhum: portion between the eyebrows. Mahishamardini Devi, Bhairava Vakranatheshwar.
Attahas, Birbhum: lips. Phullara Devi, Bhairava Vishweshwar.
Kankalitala, Birbhum: waist. Devgarbha Devi, Bhairava Rurunatheshwar.
Nalhateswari, Nalhati: stomach (nauli). Kalika Devi, Bhairava Jogeshwar.
Nandikeshwari, Sainthia: necklace. Nandini Devi, Bhairava Nandikeshwar.
Bahula, Purba Bardhaman: left arm. Bahuladevi, Bhairava Bhirukeshwar.
Ujaani, Purba Bardhaman: right wrist. Mangal Chandika, Bhairava Kapilambareshwar.
Jogadya, Burdwan district: big toe. Jogadya Devi, Bhairava Ksheerkantakeshwar.
Kiriteswari, Murshidabad: crown. Kiriteshwari Devi, Bhairava Sanvarteshwar.
Ratnavali, Hooghly (Anandamayee Tala): right shoulder. Kumari Devi, Bhairava Ghanteshwar.
Bhramari, Jalpaiguri: left leg. Bhramari Devi, Bhairava Ambareshwar.
Vibhash, Purba Medinipur: left ankle. Kapalini Devi (Bhimarupa, Bargabhima), Bhairava Sarvanandeshwar.

(Source: Wikipedia, Shakti Peetha (list of all Shakti Pith))

Bangladesh

Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple, Satkhira: palms of hands and soles of feet. Jeshoreshwari Devi, Bhairava Chandeshwar.
Bhabanipur, Bogura: left anklet (ornament). Aparna Devi, Bhairava Vamaneshwar.
Sugandha, Shikarpur, Gournadi: nose. Sugandha Devi, Bhairava Trayambakeshwar.
Mahalakshmi, Shri Shail, Sylhet: neck.
Dhakeshwari, Dhaka: gem of Sati's crown. Dhakeshwari Devi, Bhairava Shiva. The main idol is now in Kolkata and a replica is in Dhaka.
Chattal Bhavani (linked to Chandranath Temple), Chittagong: upper teeth. Chattal Bhawani Devi, Bhairava Chandrashekhar.

(Source: Wikipedia, Shakti Peetha (list of all Shakti Pith))

Wikipedia's separate lists also show Kalighat among the 4 Adi Shakta Pithas and Shrinkhala at Pandua (stomach) among the 18 Maha Shakta Pithas. (Source: Wikipedia, Shakti Peetha (list of all Shakti Pith))

💡 Lists differ on body parts and sites. Before visiting, check that temple's own information.

💡 If you plan several Birbhum pithas in one trip, sort out the route and stay beforehand.

Questions

How many Shakti Peethas are in West Bengal?: Our list from Wikipedia has fourteen sites in West Bengal. Other lists may differ.
Which body part fell at Kalighat?: By tradition, the right toes. Kali Devi, Bhairava Nakuleshwar.
Which Shakti Peethas are in Bangladesh?: In this list: Jeshoreshwari (Satkhira), Bhabanipur (Bogura), Sugandha (Gournadi), Shri Shail (Sylhet), Dhakeshwari (Dhaka) and Chattal Bhavani (Chittagong).

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Sources

Wikipedia, Shakti Peetha (list of all Shakti Pith)