Which are the main Shakti temples ?  

Sri VAISHNO DEVI temple: This is a very famous
temple in the region of Jammu and Kashmir and is the
most famous temple in the North.

Answered by Debashis at 7:45 AM on December 13, 2008

Shaktism
History of Shaktism
A
Ambaji
Ambika Mata Temple
B
Bhavani
C
Chamundeswar i Temple
Chaturshringi Temple
Chottanikkara Temple
D
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Devi Jagadambi temple
Devipuram
E
Ezhumanthurut hu Poonkavil Devi Temple
H
Hinglaj mata
J
Jivdani Mata
K
Kalighat Kali Temple
Kamakhya Temple
Kamakshi Amman Temple
Kanaka Durga Temple
Kudargarh
M
Maha Ganapathi Mahammaya Temple
Mahalakshmi Temple (Kolhapur)
Mahamaya Dham
Mandher Devi temple in Mandhradevi
Mausimaa Temple
Meenakshi Amman temple

Answered by Vipan Thapar at 7:37 PM on December 12, 2008

Shakti or Devi refers to the Goddess woshipped (a manifestation of Dakshayani / Parvati / Durga)
Bhairava refers to her consort, a manifestation of Shiva.
Organ or Ornament refers to the body part or piece of jewelry that fell to earth, at the location on which the respective temple is built.

Hingulaya: Devi's mind or brain fell here and the idols are Devi as Kotari (Durga) and Shiva as Bhimlochan (Terrible eyed or the third eye).

Shivaharkaray or Karavipur: Devi's three eyes fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahishmardini (Durga the destroyer of Mahishashur) and Shiva as Krodhish (the one who can be angry). It is near Karachi in Pakistan, by rail the nearest station is Parkai.

Jwalamukhi: Devi's tongue fell here and the idols are Devi as Ambika (Mother) and Shiva as Unmatta (Furious). This is located near Jullundher in Punjab.

Sugandha: Devi's nose fell here and idols are Devi as Sunanada (Pleasing) and Shiva as Traimbak (Rudra). In the state of Bengal near Barishal in Shivahri Karpur village Devi's temple is located and Shiva's temple is in a village called Ponabalia, nearest railway station is Jhalkati.

On Bhairabha mountain (near Avanti): Devi's upper lips fell here and idols are Devi as Avanti (Modest) and Shiva as Lambakarna (Long eared one). It is located near Ujjain.

Attahas (laughter) : Devi's lower lips fell here and the idols are Devi as Fullara (Blooming) and Shiva as Bhairabhvishesya (Lord of the universe). The place is in Bengal near Birbhum. Image of Devi and the Shiva temple is next to the Devi temple. It is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction.

Prabhas: Devi's stomach fell here and the idols are Devi as Chandrabhaga (Throne of the moon) and Shiva as Bakratunda (the one with the bent staff). This is near Mumbai where a launch goes to Bharoal which is near Prabhas.

Yanasthana: Devi's chin fell here and the idols are Devi as Bhramari (female Bumble bee or attendant of Durga) and Shiva as Vikrakatakkha (one with the crooked eyes or look). Other names are Devi as Chibuka (the one with the chin) and Shiva as Sarvasiddhish (the one who can provide all desires).

Godavari (river): Devi's left cheek fell here and the idols are Viswamatuka (mother of the world) and Shiva as Dandapani (the one who holds a staff).

Gandaki (river): Devi's right cheek fell here and the idols are Devi as Gandakichandi (the one who overcomes obstacles or Gandi) and Shiva as Chakrapani (Holder of the discus). Famous pilgrimage.

Suchidesha: Devi's upper teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Narayani (the wife of Narayan) and Shiva as Sanghar. Panchasagar - Devi's lower teeth fell here and the idols are Devi as Barahi and Shiva as Maharudra (the angry one).

Bhavanipur or Karota (river): Devi's left seat or her clothing fell here and idols are Devi as Aparna (the one who ate nothing, not even leaves) and Shiva as Bhairabha (Destroyer of fear). The King of Nator and his grandson the Maharajah Ramakrishna used to meditate here. The seat, the yognakunda and five skulls are still here. In the month of Baisakha according to the Bengali calendar, there is a large fete or Mela here to celebrate Ramanavami or Deepanbita.

Shriparvata or Shri mountain: Devi's right seat fell here and the idols are Devi as Shri Sunadari (beautiful) and Shiva as Sundaranand (the handsome one).

Karnat: Devi's two ears fell here and the idols are Devi as Jai Durga (the victoriuos Durga) and Shiva as Avirooka.

Vrindavana: Devi's hair fell here and idols are Devi as Uma (Devi) and Shiva as Bhootesh (or provider of all desires). Playgorund of Lord Krishna and the gopis.

Kirit: Devi's crown or headdress fell here and idols are Devi as Vimala (Pure) and Shiva as Sangbarta.

Shrihatta: Devi's nape of the neck fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahalakchmi (the goddess of prosperity and wife of Ma

Answered by Jyothi C at 6:05 PM on December 12, 2008

There are 51 important centres of Shakti worship located in the Indian sub-continent, which are located in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Tibet and Pakistan. These are called Shakti Peethas. Most Shakti peethas have since developed into famous temple complexes, including: Amarnatha (Jammu and Kashmir), Jwalaji (Himachal), Katyayani (Chattarpur, Delhi), Kamakhya (Assam), Naina Devi (Himachal), Manasa devi (Chandigarh).

Main pithas in are Tuljapur(Jagdamba), Kolhapur(Mahlaxmi), vani-Nashik(sptashrungi), Mahurgad(Renukamata).
http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakti

Answered by Tingtong at 4:41 PM on December 12, 2008