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Abodes of Sakthi

Lordess Sakthi - the female manifestation of Energy and Universe. Sakthi means Energy. The Indian believe the Lordess Sakthi as the divine mother of Universe and worship Her Sakthi in many forms. The Incarnation of Lordess Sakthi are Lordess Parvathi - the concert of Lord Shiva, Lordess Mahalakshmi - the concert of Lord Vishnu and Lordess Saraswathi - the concert of Lord Brahma. The  51 Sakthi peedam refers to the places where the parts of the body of Lordess Sakthi, while taking the form of Dakshayini,  feel on the Earth. Apart from this in Kerala alone there are 108 Bhagawathi temples.

Forms of Sakthi

1. Lordess Parvathi
2. Lordess Mahalakshmi
3. Lordess Saraswathi
4. Saptha Maatha (Seven Lordess)
5. Nava Durga
6. Dasa Maha Vidya
 
1. Ashta Dasa Sakthi Peedam
2. 51 Sakthi Peedam
3. 108 Bhagawathi Temples of Kerala
4. Other Sakthi Temples