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| Longwood Ave |
Posted
on 21-Jun-03 07:49 AM
I have jotted down the Shakti Piths of Nepal that come to mind. A few I have been to and a few I want to visit during my visits to Nepal. I hope that readers of Sajha will add on to the list of the Skakti Piths 0f your home districts. Perhaps a comipilation of the various Shakti Piths in Nepal will provide us with the opportunity to visit new areas.
Pathivara Taplejung
Mai Pokhari Illam
Arjun Dhara Jhapa
Manabhara Terathum
Myanglung Terathum
Salpa Pophari Bhojpur
Tribeni Bhojpur/Dhankuta/Sunsari
Bara Kshetra Sunsari/Udayapur
Danta Kali/Buda Subbha Sunsari
Chatara Sunsari
Ram Dhuni Sunsari
Thangboche Solu Khumbu
Halesi Khotang
Panch Pokhari Dolakha
Kalinchowk Bhagwati Dolkha
Gosainkunda Rasuwa
Palanchowk Bhagwati Kavre
Various Shakti Piths
within the Valley Valley and surrounding areas
Churiaya Mai Makwanpur
Manakamana Gorkha
Kag Beni Mustang
Mukti Nath Mustang
Ridhi Ghat Palpa/Gulmi (?)
Swargadwari Pyuthan
Bageswori Nepalgunj
Patans of Khaptad Doti/Accham/Bajhang/Bajura
Sharada Mai (Mahakali)
via Jogbudha Dadeldhura
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| Gunaraj |
Posted
on 21-Jun-03 09:30 AM
What I learned from reading Swasthani ko book for a couple of times is that Shakti peeth were originated as the result of falling Sati Devi's organs when Mahadev was carrying her dead body. Whereever the body part dropped, there originated:
a) a Peeth; b) a Devi; c) a Mahadev Swarup
For example:
1. In Pindeswar, Dharan: (where Pinda=(ovary?) was dropped)
Pinda Peeth, Pindakali Devi, Pindewsar Mahadev
2. In Sidhdhakali, Sankuwasabha (left eye was dropped)
Siddha Peeth, Siddhakali Devi, Siddheswar Mahadev
3. In Guheshari, Kathmandu (Vaginal parts were dropped)
Guhya Peeth, Guhyakali Devi, Guhyeswar Mahadev)
4. In Dantakali, Dharan (a tooth was dropped)
Danta Peeth, Dantakali Devi, Danteswar Mahadev
5. In Santaneswar, Lalitput (somebody told me that mouth was dropped)
Trikal Guru might give more detailed and accurate information....
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| chipledhunga |
Posted
on 21-Jun-03 10:29 PM
Mero khokro gidi le samjheka kehi thau haru hai (to suppliment Longwood's list):
Dhankuta: Bisrantidevi (Tamor kinar), Nishandevi (bazaar)
Rajbiraj: Rajdevi
Biratnagar: oops forgot the name (Kalikasthan??)
Pokhara: Bindhyebasini, Bhadrakali, Barahi
Nuwakot: Bhairabithan
Gorkha: Gorakhlkali
Janakpur: Janaki mandir
Dolakha: Dolakha Bhimsen
Hetauda: Bhutandevi
Birgunj: Maisthan
Tansen: Bhagwatisthan
Panauti: Indreswor
Barabise: Xyamadevi
Kavre jilla (between Palanchowk and Lamidanda): Golmadevi
Dolalghat: Dolaleswor (Sindhupalchowk side)
Jalesowr: Jalesowr Mahadev
Devighat, Nuwakot: Jwalpadevi
Devghat, Chitwan/Tanahu: ???
Tribeni, Nawalparasi:???
Daunedanda, Nawalparasi: Daunnedevi
Butwal: Siddhababa (thanks to a Sajhite who was online when I was compiling this)
Dipayal: Saileswori
Nepalgunj: Junge Mahadev
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| chipledhunga |
Posted
on 21-Jun-03 10:33 PM
Also Dhankuta kai Chintangdevi
Palung, Makwanpur: Bhimesowr (not to be confused with the better known Dolkha ko Bhimesowr)
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| jaya_nepal |
Posted
on 21-Jun-03 10:33 PM
Few More Shakti Pith:
Panchakanya Devi - Ilam
Kichchak Vadh - Jhapa
Satassi Dham - Kosi Anchal
RamJanaki Mandir - Janakpur
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| jaya_nepal |
Posted
on 21-Jun-03 10:35 PM
Another one, just came to my mind - Kali ko Mandir at Rangeli.
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| Longwood Ave |
Posted
on 22-Jun-03 01:34 AM
Chipedhunga ji:
Reading from your past interests in Nepal, in general, and travel in Nepal, I was expecting a list from you and sure enough - you have delivered.
Jaya_Nepal ji:
Yaha ta ma jastai pakka purebeli at heart basai in the US parnu bhayecha.
For Other Sajha Family Members:
I am still wanting a more comprehensive list of the maily devi ko temples from the Western, Mid Western and Far Western Regions of Nepal. I think that Professor Gerald Berreman in his book "The Hindus of the Himalays" introduces the concept of "greater gods" such as Brahma, Bisnu, Ram Krsihna, etc. and the "lesser gods" such as the local gods of the region - could be the "masta" of the Upper Karnali Basin or the "Ban Deuta" of the neighbouring forested area. I am looking for temples dedicated mainly to the goddess Durga and her many incarnations. In my travels to Dadeldhura and Khapad area I heard a lot of local devis but I did not log the names down then. Thus, any more names of the devi and the temple and location would be greatly appreciated.
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| Bhunte |
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on 22-Jun-03 01:46 AM
hiv/aids to devi deuta research??? tyo pani list temple ko list yo kurakani ma ....kasto thagi khane bhanda parechha yo research ta...ehehehe
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| Bhunte |
Posted
on 22-Jun-03 01:50 AM
u can get all this sort of list from puratatto bivag...Isolated Freak is the best resource person so far i guess...he seems to have good connection there and access to those old poka pokis....
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| Trikal |
Posted
on 22-Jun-03 02:22 PM
As far I know, purans says that Lord Shankar with his wife Sati came to the yagna organised by his father-in-law Daksh. Daksh, the father of Sati insulted Lord Shankar, there upon Sati surrendered herself to yagna and embraced to death. Being mad Lord Shankar held her dead body on his shoulder and stated Tandav-Dance. That had created havoc in the world and all the creatures and human beings plunged into loud wailing. The Gods were frightened requested Lord Visnu, so he had thrown his 'Sudarshan Chakra' which had split the body into different sections. As per 'Tantra Chudanrani" and " Gyanaranay" the different parts of her body and ornaments wore by her were fallen at 51 places. These places were established as ' Shakti Piths'
the places where the organs of the upper body were fell, vaidic Dakshin Marga's worship can be done while the places where lower organs were fell, the Vammarg's worship is being done.
The various Shaktipithas are described as follows -
1. Kamrup Pith :- The place where Vulva of Sati fell is known as 'Kamrup Pith'. It is a root place of letter 'A', means Shri Vidya is placed here as the Principal divinity As per Kaushalshastra, 'Anima' etc powers are accomplished here. There are two sub-pithas named 'Vansha' created by Loma, were established. Shabar. Mantras can be achieved here.
2. Kashika Pith :- The place where breasts were fell is known as Kashika Pith, from where 'Aa' was created. One can get salvation after death at this place two steams came out from her breasts, which converted into rivers viz 'Asi' and 'Varna'. There are two subpithas one named 'Dakshin Sarnath' on the bank of 'Asi' and second named 'Uttar Sarnath' on the North of 'Varana'. One achieves the Mantras of Dakshin And North ways.
3. Organ of Generation :- The place where this organ was fell is known as 'Naipalpith' from where 'I' was created. It is an origin of 'Vam-Vad'. There are 56 lakhs- Bhairav-Bhairavi, 2 Thousands Shaktis, three hundred pithas and 14-grave yards. There are four pithas of 'Dakshin Mary' which are fruitful of them, Vaidic Mantras can be accomplished here. In the east of Nepal, excretion was fell and it became the abode of Kiratas. There is a residence of thirty thousands of 'Deva-yoni'.
4. Raudra-Parvat :- Here he left eye was fell. The Vowel long 'Ii' was created. One can have darshan of Devata by the accomplishment of Mantras.
5. Kashmir Pith :- The left ear was fell here. The vowel 'U' was created from. One can achieve all the Mantras here many wonderful 'Tirthas' exit here. But they were demolished by Non-Hindus (Mechha) during Kaliyug.
6. Kanyakubja Pith - Right ear was fell here and vowel 'Long U' was created. Brahma, etc. Gods had constructed their Tirthas in this holy place named 'Antarvedi' situated between Ganga and Yamuna. Vaidic mantras are accomplished here. The place where the dirt of the car was fell the sub-pith named Indraprastha was established on the bank of Yamuna. Under its miraculous power, Brahma regained the knowledge of Vedas which was forgotten.
7. Purnagiri Pith - The nose was fell here. The vowel 'Ru' was created. Yogsiddhi is available here. And the principal deity of Mantras can give his 'Darshan'.
8. Arbudachal Pith - The left cheek was fell at this place, where 'Ru' was created Shakti named 'Ambika' is enshrined here and 'Vam-Theory' can be achieved here.
9. Amrat Keshvar Pith - The right cheek was fell here and ' ' was created. It is a abode of Dhan etc Yakshinis.
10. Ekamra Pith - The Nails were fell here and ' ' was created. This pith is giving knowledge.
Contd......
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| Trikal |
Posted
on 22-Jun-03 02:27 PM
11. Trishot Pith - Three folds of skin above naval were fell and 'E' was created. Three pieces of her cloth were fell at its east, west and south portion where three sub-pith were established. A Brahmin accomplishes its Mantra.
12. Kamkoti Pith - Navel was fell at this place and ' ' was created. All the Kam-mantras can be accomplished here. There are four sub-pith around its four directions, where 'Apsaras' reside.
13. Kailas Pith :- The fingers are fell here and 'O' was created. The fingers were established in the form of 'Ling' Recitation of hymns by counting beads will give you immediate achievement.
14. Brigu Pith - The Teeth fell here and ' ' was created. The Mantras of Vedas are accomplished at this place.
15. Kedar Pith - The right palm was fell and ' ' was created. One 'Sub-pith' named 'Agastayasham' was established on its south where the bangle was fell and other 'Sub pith' named 'Indrakshi' was established in its west where ring was fell.
16. Chandrapur Pith - Left cheek was fell and ' ' was created. All the Mantras are accomplished.
17. Shiv Pith - Where her head was fallen and 'K' was produced. The sinners can't reach there. The earings fallen on its East side and 'Sub pith' was established. Brahmi Shakti resides here. One half ear ornament was fallen in South-East corner of the Pith and other sub-pith was established. Maheshvari Shakti resides there. In south third sub pith was established where her (patra valli) adornment on forehead was fallen. Kaumari Shakti is enshrined in this pith fourth sub pith was established on South-West of the place where Neckles was fallen Vaishnavi Shakti having Indrajal-Vidya is enshrined here. Fifth sub pith of Varahi Shakti was established in the west where the pearl of Nose was fallen. In the North West direction the head ornament was fallen where sixth sub pith of 'Chamunda Shakti' was established. In the North East corner Seventh sub pith of Malaxmi was established where the ornament of hairs was fallen.
18. One more pith was established where the 'Kanchuki' (abodice) was fallen. Devi Jyotishmati was been established here 'Kh' was prodced here. This pith is enshrined by Narmada. The great saints get salvation by their penance.
19. Jwalamukhi - One pith was established and 'G' was produced at the place where he chest was fallen Agni did penance here and got divinity and enshrined in this sub pith as 'Jwalamukhi'.
20. Malav Pith was established and 'GH' was produced Gandharas got achievements about the knowledge of Musical Rangas by doing penance.
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| Boke |
Posted
on 22-Jun-03 07:47 PM
Hindu mythology consist of Gods having all too human characteristics. Why? Shouldn't they be beyond these earthly ways? Please enlighten me - Gunaji, Trikalji, anyone.
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| Trikal |
Posted
on 22-Jun-03 08:15 PM
21. Kulantalk Pith was established and 'Chh' was produced where right arm pit was fell. Vide veshan, Uchchatan, Maran etc experiments are succeeded here.
22. Kottak Pith - The left arm pit was fallen and 'Ch' was produced. Demons get achievements here.
23. Gokarna Pith - The stomach was fallen and 'Chh' was produced.
24. Matureshvar Pith of the three folds of skin above novel, first fold fell where the 'Matureshvar pith' was established and 'J' was produced. 'Shaiv Mantra' is accomplished here immediately.
25. Attahas Pith - At the place where above fold was fell, 'Attahas Pith' was established and 'JH' was produced here Ganesh Mantra is being accomplished.
26. Viraj Pith was established where third fold fell and ' ' consonant was produced. This pith is granting all the super natural success for Vishnu-Mantras.
27. Rajgrih Pith was established and 'T' was produced where the pelvish was fallen. The knowledge of Vedas is available in Raj-grih.
28. Mahapath Pith - was stabled and 'Th' was produced where the breast was fallen.
29. Kaulgiri Pith was established and 'D' was produced where the buttocks were fell. The Mantras of forest Gods are achieved speedily.
30. Elapur Pith is the place where thigh was fallen and 'dh' was produced.
Contd..
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| Trikal |
Posted
on 22-Jun-03 08:25 PM
31. Mahakaleshvar Pith is the place where left thigh was fallen and 'N' was produced. The Mantras like 'Mrityunjay' increasing the life span are accomplished here.
32. Jayanti Pith is the place where tight thigh was fallen and 'T' was produced. The knowledge of 'Dhanurved' (Archery) is achieved from here.
33. Ujjayini Pith is the place where left thigh was fallen and 'Th' consonant was produced. One can achieve 'Kuch-Mantra' for protection.
34. Yogini Pith - is the place where right thigh was fallen and 'D' consonant was produced Kolik Matras can be achieved here.
35. Kshirika Pith is the place where left thigh was fallen and 'Dh' consonant was produced. Vaitalik means Shabar Mantra can be achieved here.
36. Hastinapur Pith is the place where right ankle was fallen and 'N' consonant was produced. Further a sub pith 'Nupuraranav' was established where her anklet was fell surya mantras can be achieved here.
37. Uddish Pith is the place where left ankle was fell and 'P' consonant was produced Uddishastra Mahatrantra can be achieved here.
38. Prayag Pith is the place where 'Deh Ras' was fallen and 'F' consonant was produced the clay of the land appears white Many bones were fed here at different places, where many 'Sub Pith' were established 'Bagala Uppith' in East of Ganga, 'Chamunda Uppith' in North, Raj Rajeshvari in the midst of Ganga Yamuna, Bhuvaneshi on the Southern bank of Yamuna were established. Therefore prayag is called 'Thrthraj' or 'Pith Raj'.
39. Bashtish Pith is the place where right 'Prushri' fell and 'B' was produced Paduka Manta is achieved here.
40. Mayapur Pith is the place where left Prushri fell and 'Bh' was produced The achievement of all the 'Mayas' is made at this place.
41. Malay Pith is the place where blood was fallen and 'M' was produced. Buddha's Mantras can be achieved here.
42. Shri Shail Pith is the place where the bile (Pitta) was fallen and 'Y' was produced.
43. Meru Pith was established on Himalaya where marrow was fallen and 'R' was produced. Here one succeeds in achieving 'Svarnakarshan Bhairav'.
44. Giri Pith is the place where the front part of the tongue was fallen and 'L' was produced. One gets the achievement of speech by (Jap) recitation.
45. Mahendra Pith is the place where the nerves were fallen and 'V' consonant was produced. By reciting Shakta Mantras one gets achievement.
46. Vaman Pith was established where right thumb was fell and 'Sha' was produced here.
47. Hiranyapur Pith was established where left thumb was fallen 'Sh' was produced here. One gets 'Siddhi Labh' by following Vam-Marg.
48. Mahalaxmi Pith was established where decorations were fallen and 'S' was produced. All the achievements are fulfilled here and 'H' was produced.
49. Atri Pith was established where 'artery' was fallen. 'H' was produced here.
50. Chhaya Pith was established where the 'Shadow' was appeared 'L' was produced from this place.
51. Kshatra Pith was established were hairs were fallen. Here 'Ksh' was produced. All the achievements are available immediately from here.
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