The Soul Energy

The state of Himachal Pradesh is a blessed land that is home to five powerful Shaktipeeths, among the 52 across India and a few neighbouring countries. The Himachal Shaktipeeths are: Naina Devi, Maa Chintpurni, Jwala Devi, Brajeshwari Devi, and Chamunda Devi. And of course, Maa Baglamukhi Temple, an important Tantrik Siddhapeeth that draws devotees from across the country.

The sacred city of Haidwar is the gateway to Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand. For most pilgrims, a necessary part of their journey is a visit to the three Shaktipeeths in Haridwar, either on their way to Chardham or after returning from the higher Himalayas. Haridwar is renowned for its Panch Tirth (five important pilgrimages) within the city, among which are the two Shaktipeet...

The very first time I had heard of Dhari Devi (a form of Goddess Kali) was after the Kedarnath floods in 2013, when the story of the powerful goddess’s wrath became synonymous with the catastrophe. We are all aware that the day her idol was shifted for dam construction, the same day the floods played havoc. The guardian goddess of the Char Dhams (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunot...