SHRI SUNDARI SHAKTIPEETH(51 SHAKTIPEETH /DIVINE PLACE)
Shriparvata Shakti Peeth is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas where the
right anklet of Goddess Sati has fallen. Here the idols are – Devi as
Shree Sundari (beautiful) and Lord Shiva as as Sundaranand (the handsome
one). The place is situated at Laddakh of Kashmir Valley. Another
conviction is – at Shriparvat under Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh,
India.
The overall art and architecture of the temple is great. On the side premises there are sculptures various gods and goddesses. In the main sanctorum, lies the idol of Maa Sati. It is always covered with red cloth and idol is made of black stone. Around the idol is the gold dome that covers the idol 2/3 part from above.
History and Significance:
Moreover, a divine power of the Universe “Goddess Shri Sundari” is one of the historic places in India, where Devi Shakti Maa Durga is worshipped as “Shri Sundari” by devotees.
According to the Hindu mythology, an ancient pilgrimage site is also known as Shri Parvat shakti peetha, where the “Right anklet” of Sati’s body fell. The main idols of this legendary divine place are Devi as “Shri Sundari” (pretty) and Lord Shiva as “Sundaranand” (handsome), worshipped here.
Temple Festivals:
Maha Shivaratri (February- March) is the major festival of this place and celebrated with great devotion, fun and dedication. People keep fast during these days as this day is considered highly auspicious. On the other hand, Navratri is also a major festival and celebrated for Nine days as 9 forms of goddesses Durga is celebrated. A special fair is held during Deepavali.
The overall art and architecture of the temple is great. On the side premises there are sculptures various gods and goddesses. In the main sanctorum, lies the idol of Maa Sati. It is always covered with red cloth and idol is made of black stone. Around the idol is the gold dome that covers the idol 2/3 part from above.
History and Significance:
Moreover, a divine power of the Universe “Goddess Shri Sundari” is one of the historic places in India, where Devi Shakti Maa Durga is worshipped as “Shri Sundari” by devotees.
According to the Hindu mythology, an ancient pilgrimage site is also known as Shri Parvat shakti peetha, where the “Right anklet” of Sati’s body fell. The main idols of this legendary divine place are Devi as “Shri Sundari” (pretty) and Lord Shiva as “Sundaranand” (handsome), worshipped here.
Temple Festivals:
Maha Shivaratri (February- March) is the major festival of this place and celebrated with great devotion, fun and dedication. People keep fast during these days as this day is considered highly auspicious. On the other hand, Navratri is also a major festival and celebrated for Nine days as 9 forms of goddesses Durga is celebrated. A special fair is held during Deepavali.
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