Explore seven places of Devi worship
These seven selected temples show different living traditions of the Goddess, from Himalayan shrines to river cities and southern temple towns. Choose a number on the map to read its guide.
Places of the Goddess
Find each temple on the map
The numbers on the map match the guides below.
Locations are approximate. Check each temple’s official source for routes, opening hours and access before travelling.
What are these seven places?
Each is a distinct living place of worship. Select a guide for its story and visiting context.
1Vaishno DeviKatra, Jammu and KashmirA mountain pilgrimage from Katra to the sacred cave in the Trikuta hills.2Jwala JiKangra, Himachal PradeshA Shakti shrine where natural flames are revered as the Goddess.3VindhyavasiniVindhyachal, Uttar PradeshA Ganga-region pilgrimage centred on Devi Vindhyavasini and nearby shrines.4KamakhyaGuwahati, AssamA major Shakta centre on Nilachal Hill, closely linked with Ambubachi.5Dakshineswar KaliKolkata, West BengalA Hooghly riverside Kali temple associated with Sri Ramakrishna.6ChamundeshwariMysuru, KarnatakaA hilltop shrine honouring the Goddess associated with Mahishasura’s defeat.7Meenakshi AmmanMadurai, Tamil NaduA living Tamil temple complex devoted to Meenakshi, Goddess and queen of Madurai.