Shaktism is a denomination of Hinduism which regards Shakti as the goddess. The goddess worship symbol represents the `Ultimate Female Principle of Energy and Motion` and believes that without this there could be no manifested universe. She is the Supreme Being and name means "creative energy" and "power". Shaktism spread all throughout the country and thus a wide range of Shaktipeeths in India developed. The Goddess is known to reside in the peeths and bestow special blessings.

Shaktipeeths in India are the abode of the Goddess of power. These places are regarded sacred by the innumerable devotees, both followers of Tantrik and Vedic rites. During special occasions such as navaratri, Durga puja or Kali Puja these Shakti Peethas are adorned to celebrate the occasion.

The primeval Hindu principle that entails the female entity Shakti, recognise the Shaktipeeths in India. Throughout the Indian Sub Continent, Maha Laxmi and Maha Saraswati are also worshipped. Each region of the country has its sacred idol that glorifies the manifestation which is exclusive to the area. The country consists of about fifty one Shakti Peeths that are specifically sanctified spots. The popular myth associated with the origin of Shaktipeeths in India is that, great Goddess`s Parvati killed herself in her father Raja Daksha`s yagna fire, in retaliation to bear the insults made to Shiva. Vishnu, the Preserver in the Hindu Trinity had cut up Sati`s body so that Shiva could resort to his daily duties again. Shaktipeeths developed on the places where the particular portion of the body fell to earth.

Jwalamukhi is one of the famous Shaktipeeths in India, it is situated in Kangra. This place is matchless among the fifty one Shakti Peeths. It is believed that Sati`s tongue fell here. According to the Shiva Purana and the Devi Mahatmaya, this shakti peeth is the one of the two wish-fulfilling shrines in the Shaktism. The temple to the goddess of the Flaming Mouth is situated in the mountain in the Shivalik Himalayas. Shakti manifests herself as nine eternal flames in a rock cave in this peeth. The idol is of Maha Kali, who is the bestower of Bhakti and Mukti. Annapurna is also there who is the storehouse filling Mother. Chamunda Devi, the destroyer of foes, Hingalaji Bhawani, the obstacle-removing goddess, and the sorrow-relieving Vindhya Vasini are worshipped in Jwalamukhi.

Katyayini Peetha in Vrindavan is another Shaktipeeths in India which is sanctified by the glorious Radha-Krishna deities. This Shakti Peeth is dedicated to Katyayini. According to mythological facts, in the Keshi Ghat , Sati`s hair dropped down on the banks of the river Yamuna. Katyayini Devi helps for finding suitable matrimonial alliances and providing cures for family members afflicted with mental disorders. Katyayini Devi is also believed to bestow moksha (salvation) on those who die in her place. Kamakhya Temple at Guwahati is another prominent place of Shaktism. This temple is regarded as mysterious, magical and a world famous tantrik centre. According to the Shiva, Devi and Skanda Puranas, Sati`s female genitalia fell on the place. Kamakhya Devi is seated in the inner sanctuary in a deep, dark, underground rock chamber. The so-called Matra Yoni is kept covered with silk saris and flower garlands. The Shakti Peeth in Kamakhya is believed to be powerful as she bestows mystic, magical, and healing powers on its worshippers.

Among the Shaktipeeths in India, Kanyakumari is the only other wish-fulfilling. It is situated at the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula where the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal join. It is believed that Sati`s shoulders and back fell here. According to the Shiva, Skanda, and Markandaya Puranas, Sati performed rigid tapasya to obtain reunion with Shiva after her reincarnation. Goddess Kanyakumari is seated here with a mystic aura. Shaktipeeths in India are the holy and sanctified places for the Shaktas. The various organs that fell on the particular places made the devotees to dedicate temples as an expression of reverence to the Goddess of Power.