Shriparvata Shakti Peeth in Laddakh,Jammu & Kashmir
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.
Legend of Shriparvata Shakti Peeth
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.
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