Shakti Peeth 51 of 51 · Sri Lanka · Eastern Province
Indrakshi (Trincomalee)
इन्द्राक्षी
Location: Trincomalee (Konesvaram)
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Indrakshi
Bhairava (Shiva)
Rakshasaeshwar
Body part fallen
Anklet
Darshan timings
06:00–13:00, 16:00–20:00 SLT
Best season
November–April
Daily visitors
1,000–3,000 (festivals 20k+)
Modern access
Sri Lanka eta visa.
Signature ritual
Maha Shivratri at adjacent Konesvaram + Indrakshi combined
Significance
Sati's anklet (nupura) fell here. Adjacent to ancient Koneswaram Shiva temple — Tamil Saiva pilgrimage.
Legend
Indra installed image after worshipping. Hence "Indrakshi" = "Indra-eyed".
How to reach
Trincomalee (270 km from Colombo) via train/bus. Sri Lanka visa-on-arrival.
Navratri special
Maha Shivratri + Skanda Sashti peak
Primary pujas performed here
- Padya Puja
- Indrakshi Shloka recitation
- Koneswaram combined yatra
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.