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Shri Devgarbha Devi Shaktipeeth Temple

Shri Devgarbha Devi Shaktipeeth is one of the sacred 51 Shaktipeethas where the womb (garbha) of Goddess Sati is said to have fallen, making it a deeply symbolic center of fertility, creation, and divine motherhood.

“देवगर्भे यत्र पतिता गर्भं देवी सतीश्वर्या।
रुकेश्वरो महाभैरवस्तत्र पीठं प्रतिष्ठितम्॥

Devgarbhe yatra patitaa garbham devi Sateeshvarya,
Rukeshwaro Mahabhairavas tatra peetham pratishthitam.

― Shri Devgarbha Devi Temple

Here, the Devi is worshipped as Devgarbha, and Lord Shiva as Rukreshwar (or Rukresh Bhairava).

Though the exact present-day temple structure is uncertain and may have been lost to time or absorbed into local traditions, the spiritual energy of this Peeth remains revered by many worshippers, especially those invoking divine feminine power for childbirth, healing, and protection.

History of the Temple

Shri Devgarbha Devi Shaktipeeth is believed to be one of the oldest and most spiritually significant sites linked to the ancient legends of Goddess Sati. According to Hindu mythology, after Sati immolated herself during the Daksha Yagna, Lord Shiva roamed the universe carrying her body. As her body parts fell to the earth, each location became a Shaktipeeth, and her womb (garbha) is said to have fallen at Devgarbha.
Though the exact geographical location is still debated among scholars, many scriptures and Tantric texts like the Tantrachudamani and Shaktipeetha Stotram mention Devgarbha as a powerful seat of Shakti.
It is believed that the temple at Devgarbha may have once been a Tantric center, where rituals related to fertility, creation, and inner transformation were performed. Over centuries, due to invasions, natural erosion, or loss of local patronage, the temple’s original structure may have been destroyed or absorbed into smaller local shrines in Odisha.

Significance of the Temple

The term Devgarbha means “Divine Womb” – symbolizing the origin of all creation.
As the garbha (womb) of Sati fell here, this Peeth represents Shakti as the Universal Mother, the source of life and the cosmic cycle.
It is especially auspicious for women seeking blessings for fertility, safe childbirth, and maternal strength.
The Bhairava Rukreshwar associated with this Peeth is known for removing inner fears and blockages.

Devotees worship Devi Devgarbha with the belief that she grants:
Fertility and motherhood blessings
Spiritual rebirth and inner purification
Protection from unseen dangers
Healing from reproductive or emotional trauma
Offerings typically include turmeric, rice grains, fruits, ghee lamps, and red flowers.

Architecture of Shri Devgarbha Shaktipeeth

Since there is no surviving major temple complex today, scholars and spiritual followers reconstruct its architecture hypothetically based on Odisha’s temple-building styles (Kalinga architecture) and descriptions in Puranic literature.

If restored or reconstructed, the temple would likely have featured:

🪷 Elements of Kalinga Architecture:

Temple Tank (Pushkarini):
Possibly a sacred water tank nearby used for purification before entering the shrine.

Vimana (Sanctum Tower):
A curvilinear tower over the garbhagriha, resembling the Rekha Deula style prominent in temples like Lingaraj and Mukteshwar.

Jagamohana (Assembly Hall):
A rectangular hall in front of the sanctum for devotees to gather.

Intricate Carvings:
Walls adorned with stone carvings of Devi in her various forms — especially in her fertility and cosmic mother aspects.

Lotus Motif & Shakti Yantras:
Symbolizing creation and divine feminine energy, the interiors may have included carved yantras, lotus ceilings, and stone altars.

Temple Timings

  • Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    6:00 AM to 12:30 PM

  • Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Temple Location

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