42nd Shakti Peetha

Vrindavan

Where Sati's hair fell — the Uma Peetha of Vrindavan
📍 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Sati's Body Part
Kesha (hair)
Shakti
Uma
Bhairav
Bhutesh
📖 Devi Bhagavata Purana, Seventh Skandha

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 hair fell at this place. The Shakti here is worshipped as Uma and the Bhairav as Bhutesh. This place is counted among the fifty-one Shakti Peethas in the Pithanirnayas Tantra.

According to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Sati's hair fell here — the Shakti Uma and Bhairav Bhutesh reside at this place.

Vrindavan Shakti Peetha is located in Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to tradition, it is counted among the fifty-one Shakti Peethas. The Shakti here is worshipped as Uma and the Bhairav form is known as Bhutesh.

Devotees travel from far and wide to take darshan of the Mata here. Special gatherings are held during Navratri and other Devi festivals.

Location
Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Sati's Body Part
Kesha (hair)
Shakti
Uma
Bhairav
Bhutesh
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