Shakti Peeth 33 of 51 · India · Odisha
Utkala (Viraja annexed)
उत्कल
Location: Puri Jagannath complex
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Vimla
Bhairava (Shiva)
Jagannath
Body part fallen
Navel
Darshan timings
05:00–22:00 IST (with Jagannath complex)
Best season
October–March (Rath Yatra June-July)
Daily visitors
30,000–50,000 (Rath Yatra 10L+)
Modern access
Hindu-only.
Signature ritual
Vimla Bhog Naivedya before Jagannath
Significance
Vimla shrine inside Jagannath temple complex — Jagannath bhog passes through Vimla first.
Legend
Sati's navel per varying tradition (also at Biraja Jajpur). Vimla = goddess of Jagannath kshetra.
How to reach
Inside Jagannath complex Puri — non-Hindus restricted.
Navratri special
Sharad Navratri — Vimla worshipped 9 days separately
Primary pujas performed here
- Vimla Bhog
- Padya Puja
- Combined Jagannath darshan
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.