At Kamakhya, where the yoni of Sati is believed to have fallen, fertility is worshipped in its most primal form. The famous Ambubachi Mela marks the Goddess’s menstruation, and blood offerings were once central to her worship.
2. Tarapith, West Bengal
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The fierce Goddess Tara, whose eye (tara) is said to have fallen here, is appeased with blood. Rituals often take place in cremation grounds, where sacrifice symbolizes life and destruction entwined.
3. Kalighat, Kolkata
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At Kalighat, where Sati’s right toe is believed to rest, Kali is honored with both flowers and blood. Goat sacrifices continue as a reminder of her wild, protective power.
4. Hinglaj Mata, Balochistan
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This cave shrine in Pakistan, where Sati’s head is said to have fallen, was once marked by animal sacrifices to protect pilgrims crossing the desert. The lore of blood offerings still lingers in its history.
5. Jwalamukhi Devi, Himachal Pradesh
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Here, Sati’s tongue fell, and the Goddess manifests as eternal flames. Earlier tantric rites included sacrifices, but today ghee and grains replace blood as offerings to the fire.
6. Ugratara Temple, Assam
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Dedicated to a fierce warrior form of Devi, Ugratara has long been associated with goat, pigeon, and even buffalo sacrifices. Though scaled down, the practice continues as a symbol of surrender.
7. Kankalitala, West Bengal
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At Kankalitala, where Sati’s waist (kankal) fell, tantric rituals once demanded blood to awaken the Goddess’s power. The echoes of those rites still shape its spiritual aura.
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These Shakti Peethas remind us that the Goddess is not only nurturing but also fierce — a force of creation, destruction, and transformation.