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‘Shakti Peethas’ are the main temples of Mother Goddess scattered all over the country, that devotees throng during the Navaratri. How many Shakti Peethas are there in all?

  1. 22

  2. 44

  3. 64

  4. 52
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Explanation

According to Hindu tradition, there are 52 Shakti Peethas scattered across the Indian subcontinent. These are sacred shrines dedicated to the Goddess Shakti, believed to be places where body parts of Goddess Sati fell after her self-immolation. Devotees throng to these temples during Navaratri celebrations.

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