Difference Between Shaktipeeth and Siddhapeeth: Today is the sixth day of Navratri and devotees worship Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga. During these nine days of worship of Goddess Shakti, we often hear words like Shaktipeeth and Siddhapeeth. There are many temples of Goddess on this holy land of India, some of which are Shakti Peeth and some are Siddha Peeth. Devotees often consider these two to be the same, but according to the scriptures, the stories and significance behind them are different. Let us know what is their secret.
What are Shaktipeeths?
Shaktipeeths are related to Lord Shiva and Mother Sati. According to the legend, when King Daksh organized a huge yagya and insulted Lord Shiva, Mother Sati sacrificed her life in the fire of Yoga. When Mahadev, immersed in grief, started performing an orgy over Sati’s mortal remains, to protect the universe, Lord Vishnu cut Sati’s body into pieces with his Sudarshan Chakra. The places where the body parts, jewelery or clothes of Mata Sati fell are called Shaktipeeths today.
Specialty of Shaktipeeth
According to belief, these places are considered to be the original and divine source of Goddess Shakti. Here the presence of the Goddess is considered to be self-manifested. Altogether 52 Shaktipeeths are considered in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Which have their own different importance. Lord Shiva sits in the form of Bhairava along with the Goddess on every Shaktipeeth.
What are Siddhapeethas?
Siddhapeethas are those places which are not related to the falling of body parts, but to spiritual practice and accomplishment. Places where in ancient times sages, sages, deities or the Mother herself performed arduous penance and attained siddhi are called Siddhapeetha. It is believed that divine energy resides at these places and the worship done here gives results very quickly. Vindhyavasini Devi temple situated on the hills of Vindhyachal or Mansa Devi temple of Haridwar comes in the category of Siddhapeethas. The worship of Goddess Shakti is at its peak during Navratri. That’s why devotees reach Siddhapeethas with their wishes.
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