When Lord Shiva carried Goddess Sati's body and wandered, Lord Vishnu released his Sudarshan Chakra which made Sati's body divided into various parts. All these parts fell at various spots on the earth, and most of them are in India and outside of India as well. These sacred sites are called Shakthi Peethas. Here are the popular Shakthi Peethas that are outside India.
1. Sugandha Shakthi Peeth, Bangladesh
Sugandha Shakthi Peeth is dedicated to Goddess Sugandha or Devi Tara. It is located in the village of Shikapur. It is said that the nose of Sati fell here. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Traimbak. There is no proper information on who built this temple. This temple is famous for the Shiv Ratri festival. Thousands of devotees visit this temple every year to take blessings from the Devi Sugandha.
Temple Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM.
2. Hinglaj Devi, Pakistan
Over the past three decades, the Hinglaj Devi Temple has gained popularity and become a unifying point for Pakistan's Hindu communities. Hinglaj Yatra is the largest Hindu pilgrimage in Pakistan. Every year thousands of devotees take part in the yatra during the spring. It is believed that Devi Sati's head fell at this place. The shrine is inside a small natural cave. There is no manmade image of the goddess, there is a low mud altar that is smeared with sindoor.
Temple Timings: 5 AM - 10 PM.
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