According to the Seventh Skandha of the Devi Bhagavata Purana, when Mata Sati gave up her life at Daksha's yagna, Lord Shiva wandered in grief carrying her body. To protect creation, Lord Vishnu divided Sati's body with his Sudarshana Chakra. Wherever the parts of Sati's body fell, those places came to be known as Shakti Peethas (sacred seats of the Goddess).
According to tradition, it is said that Sati's right cheek fell at this place. The Shakti here is worshipped as Gandaki Chandi and the Bhairav as Chakrapani. This place is counted among the fifty-one Shakti Peethas in the Pithanirnayas Tantra.
According to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Sati's right cheek fell here — the Shakti Gandaki Chandi and Bhairav Chakrapani reside at this place.
Gandaki Shakti Peetha is located at Muktinath, Gandaki river, Nepal. According to tradition, it is counted among the fifty-one Shakti Peethas. The Shakti here is worshipped as Gandaki Chandi and the Bhairav form is known as Chakrapani.
Devotees travel from far and wide to take darshan of the Mata here. Special gatherings are held during Navratri and other Devi festivals.
- The temple is open for darshan every day.
- Special puja and celebrations are held during Navratri.
- Devotees gather in large numbers during both Sharadiya and Chaitra Navratri.