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 earring fell at this place. The Shakti here is worshipped as Vishalakshi and the Bhairav as Kala Bhairav. This place is counted among the fifty-one Shakti Peethas in the Pithanirnayas Tantra.
According to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Sati's earring fell here — the Shakti Vishalakshi and Bhairav Kala Bhairav reside at this place.
Kashi Shakti Peetha is located at Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to tradition, it is counted among the fifty-one Shakti Peethas. The Shakti here is worshipped as Vishalakshi and the Bhairav form is known as Kala Bhairav.
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.