This is the comprehensive list of all major Shaktipeeths or temples in Nepal. It is estimated that there are over 30,000 total temples in Nepal, devoted to all deities together.
List of Shaktipeeths
These are the places to worship the goddess Shakti or Sati. According to Shree Swasthani brata katha some parts of Satidevi had fallen in Nepal during world tour of Shiva carrying her dead body. All of those places became shaktipeeth. Some other holy temples dedicated to Kali, durga, devi, sati or sakti (female power) are also considered shaktipeeths.
Bagmati Pradesh
* Manokamana (मनोकामना): This is situated in hills of Gorkha district but linked with the highway by cable car which makes the tour more enjoyable. Literally Manokamana means the fulfillment of desire. So its believed that the desire of the pilgrim will be fulfilled going there.
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| Manokamana Temple, Kathmandu |
* Bhadrakali (भद्रकाली): Bhadrakali is considered the daughter of Lord Shiva. The famous and historical Bhadrakali temple is in the heart of Kathmandu city.
* Guhyeshwari (गुय्हेश्वरी): It is located in the Kathmandu city next to Pashupatinath Temple. Its is believed that "holy ass" of goddess Sati was fallen here.
* Dakshinkali (दक्षिणकाली): its in Kathmandu valley.
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| Daksinkali Temple, Kathamndu |
* Maitidevi (मैतीदेवी): It is in the heart of Kathmandu city. The neighborhood itself is called Maitidevi because of this Temple.
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| Maitidevi Temple, Kathmandu |
* Bijeshwori Temple (बिजेश्वोरी मन्दिर) : Its in Dallu, Kathmandu.
* Harati Devi Temple (हारती देवी मन्दिर): its near Bijeshwori temple and Chhauni, Kathmandu.
* Naxal Bhagawati (नक्साल भगवती ) : It is situated in Naxal, Kathmandu.
* Taleju Bhawani (तलेजु भवानी) : There are three Taleju bhawani temples in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts. This temple is linked with Mithila Kingdom of Simraungarh (1097-1324). It is said that the last King Hari Singa Dev escaped from Simraungrah to Kathmandu valley with Taleju bhawani.
* Shankata (संकटा) : Its in the heart of Kathmandu city just next to Kathmandu Darbur Square.
* Baglamukhi (बगलामुखी) : It is in Lalitpur district not too far from the Kathmandu.
* Palanchowk Bhagawati (पलान्चोक भगवती) : It is in Kavre district.
* Nala Bhagawati (नाला भगवती): It is located in Nala Ugrachandi, Kabhre district near Banepa city.
* Nala Bhagawati (नाला भगवती): It is located in Nala Ugrachandi, Kabhre district near Banepa city.
* Kalika Temple, Bharatpur (कालिका मन्दिर, भरतपुर) : It is located in Bharatpur, Chitwan.
* Zakhadi Mai Mandir, Bharatpur (जखडी माइ मन्दीर, भरतपुर) : It is located in Bharatpur, Chitwan.
* Zakhadi Mai Mandir, Bharatpur (जखडी माइ मन्दीर, भरतपुर) : It is located in Bharatpur, Chitwan.
Koshi Pradesh
* Pathivara, Taplejung (ठूली पाथिभरा) : It is located in Taplejung district. It requires a long walk to reach this temple. Thousands of people visit there every year.
* Pathivara, Illam (सानो पाथिभरा): The Sano pathibhara temple is at Illam district, near an easily accessible Mechi highway. It is about one hour drive from Birtamode, Jhapa. Temple is located at the top of the hill. You have to climb about 1 hr (almost half mile long stairs) to reach to the temple.
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| Pathivara, Illam |
* Dantyakali (दंत्यकाली), Dharan: Its believed that teeth of goddess Sati was fallen here.
* Jalpadevi (जाल्पादेवी) : This temple is situated in Chintang village almost 5 miles far from Dhankuta. The temple is also caled as Chintang devi.
* Kalinchok Bhagawati (कालिन्चोक भगवती) : It is situated in Dolakha district.
Madhesh Pradesh
* Gadhimai (गढीमाई) : It is in south eartern Bara district. Widely disputed "Gadhimai Festival" is organized here in every 5 years.
Gandaki Pradesh
* Bindhyabasini Temple (बिन्ध्याबासिनी मन्दिर), Pokhara: It is located at famous tourist city Pokhara.
* Taal Barahi Temple (ताल बाराही मन्दिर), Pokhara: It is located at the center of Fewa Taal at Pokhara.
* Akaladevi Temple (अकलादेवी मन्दिर), Tanahun : It is near Kathmandu-Pokhara highway.
* Udipur Kalika Temple (उदीपुर कालिका मन्दिर), Lamjung: It is situated in Udipur, Besisahar Municipality, Lamjung.
*Bala Tripura Sundari Temple (बाला त्रिपुरा सुन्दरी देवी मन्दिर), Dolpa: This is one of the most important shaktipeeth in Nepal. This temple is said to be established in the year 1114. Satidevi's back was fallen here during world tour of Mahadev carrying her dead body.
*Badi Malika Temple, Bajura (बडी मालिका मन्दिर) : Its located in Bajura district. This place is said to be the Mallagiri mountain described in Swasthani brata katha were Satidevi's left shoulder was fallen.
* Udipur Kalika Temple (उदीपुर कालिका मन्दिर), Lamjung: It is situated in Udipur, Besisahar Municipality, Lamjung.
* Chhangchhangdi Temple (छाँगाछाङ्दी मन्दीर, स्याङ्जा), Syangja: Its located in Chhangchhangdi, Syangja District.
* Daunne Devi Temple (दाउन्ने देबी मन्दीर), Nawalpur: It is located Bardaghat Municipality in Nawalpur District near EastWest Highway.
* Maula Kalika Temple, Nawalparasi (मौलाकालिका मन्दिर): It is the temple of Goddess Kalika located at Gaindakot, Nawalpur district.
Lumbini Pradesh
* Bageshwori Temple, Nepalgunj (बागेश्वरी मन्दिर) : Its in the heart of Nepalgunj city. It is dedicated to Goddess Bageshwori (an aspect of Durga).
* Deuti Bajyai, Banke (देउती बज्यै मन्दीर) : It is near city of Kohalpur in Banke District.
* Deuti Bajyai, Banke (देउती बज्यै मन्दीर) : It is near city of Kohalpur in Banke District.
Karnali Pradesh
*Padukasthan Temple (पादुकास्थान मन्दिर), Dullu, Dailekh: It is believed that Satidevi's feet was fallen here during world tour of Mahadev carrying her dead body.
Sudur Paschim Pradesh
*Tripura Sundari Temple (त्रिपुरा सुन्दरी), Baitadi: This temple is dedicated to Tripura Sundari (Ransaini Bhagwati), revered locally as a Shakti Peeth‑like shrine.
*Shaileshwari Mata, Doti: It is dedicated to Saileshwori (form of Parvati/Durga).
*Ugratara Temple (उग्रतारा मन्दिर), Dadeldhura. It is located in Amargadhi, Dadeldhura.
*Ninglashaini temple (निङ्लाशैनी मन्दिर), Baitadi: It is located in Dasharathchand Municipality, Baitadi.
*Melauli Bhagwati Mandir, Baitadi.
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