Shakti Peeth 27 of 51 · India · Uttar Pradesh
Lalita (Prayagraj)
ललिता
Location: Alopibagh, Prayagraj
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Lalita (Alopi Devi)
Bhairava (Shiva)
Bhava
Body part fallen
Finger
Darshan timings
05:00–22:00 IST
Best season
October–February (Magh Mela Jan)
Daily visitors
6,000–12,000 (Kumbh 5L+)
Modern access
On-site only.
Signature ritual
Palki Aarti
Significance
No idol — only a wooden palanquin (palki) over a stone pit. Goddess "disappeared" (alopi).
Legend
Sati's finger fell here. Goddess vanished into the pit during a robbery — only palanquin remains.
How to reach
Prayagraj junction (4 km) → cab.
Navratri special
Magh Mela (Jan-Feb) + Kumbh combined
Primary pujas performed here
- Palki Darshan
- Padya Puja
- Triveni Sangam snan
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.