The origins of the Shakti Peethas can be traced to a moment of great sorrow in Hindu mythology—the death of Goddess Sati. Sati, also known as Dakshayani, was the daughter of King Daksha ...

Among his numerous daughters, Sati holds a special place in Hindu mythology. Sati, also known as Uma, was born with a deep devotion to Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer in the Hindu ...