The festival of Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19, 2026. Navratri is a special time dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. In India, temples dedicated to the Mother Goddess can be found in every street and neighborhood, alongside the revered *Shakti Peethas*. But did you know that several ancient and powerful shrines of the Mother Goddess also exist abroad? These temples serve not only as symbols of Indian culture but also as centers of faith for millions of devotees.

The *Shakti Peethas* and temples located abroad serve as symbols of faith and connection for Hindus living outside India. These temples help keep Indian culture alive on a global stage. During Navratri, special prayers, community feasts (*Bhandaras*), and festivities are organized at these sites. If you are planning a trip abroad but also wish to visit temples, you may consider visiting these shrines of the Mother Goddess. Let us explore some of the prominent Goddess temples and *Shakti Peethas* situated outside India. Through this article, you can also catch a glimpse of these international *Shakti Peethas* through photographs.

**Nepal**
**Guhyeshwari Temple**

Located in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, the Guhyeshwari Temple is considered one of the 51 *Shakti Peethas*. It is believed that a part of Goddess Sati's body fell at this very spot. Situated on the banks of the Bagmati River near the Pashupatinath Temple, this shrine is renowned as a center for Tantric spiritual practices. Legend has it that both of Goddess Sati's *Janus*—meaning her knees—fell here.

In addition to this, there are two other *Shakti Peethas* located in Nepal. The first is the *Adya Shakti Peetha*, situated near the Gandak River, where Goddess Sati's left cheek is said to have fallen. At this temple, Goddess Sati is worshipped in the form of *Gandaki*. The second is the *Dantakali Shakti Peetha*, where Goddess Sati's teeth are believed to have fallen. This temple is located in the village of Bijayapur, Nepal.

**Pakistan**

**Hinglaj Mata Temple**
Located in the Balochistan region of Pakistan, the Hinglaj Mata Temple (also known as *Hingula Shakti Peetha*) is an extremely sacred site for Hindu devotees. Situated amidst deserts and mountains, this *Shakti Peetha* attracts a large number of devotees who visit to offer their prayers every year. It is believed that Goddess Sati's head fell at this very spot. This ancient Shakti Peeth is known as *Nani ka Mandir* (Grandmother's Temple) or *Nani ka Haj*.

**Sri Lanka**

**Indrakshi Shakti Peeth**

The Indrakshi Shakti Peeth is situated in Sri Lanka. Here, in the Nallur region of Jaffna, the Goddess is revered by the name Indrakshi. It is said that Goddess Sati's anklet fell at this site. According to a mythological legend, Lord Rama—an avatar of Lord Vishnu—and Indra, the King of Gods, offered prayers at this Shakti Peeth.

**Bangladesh**

**Dhakeshwari National Temple**

The Dhakeshwari Temple is regarded as the largest center of the Hindu faith in Bangladesh. It is believed that Goddess Sati's crown fell at this Shakti Peeth, which is located in Dhaka. Additionally, there are several other Shakti Peeths in Bangladesh, such as the Jashoreshwari Mata Temple, where the Goddess's left palm fell. Furthermore, the Sugandha Shakti Peeth and Bhavani Shakti Peeth are all extremely renowned and ancient sites. Goddess Sati's nose is believed to have fallen at the Ugratara Shakti Peeth. The Chattal Bhavani and Srishail temples are also counted among the Shakti Peeths.

**Tibet**

**Dakshayani Shakti Peeth**

Tibet is situated in proximity to India; it is here, on the banks of the Manasarovar River, that Goddess Sati's right palm is believed to have fallen. Subsequently, the Mansa Devi Shakti Peeth was established at this very location.

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