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Shankari Temple
🌸 Shakti Peethas
Shankari Temple
शंकरी देवी मंदिर
🙏 Shankari
📍 Trincomalee, Cuttack, Eastern
🎟 Free
About the Deity
Shankari at the Trincomalee temple is a unique manifestation of the Divine Mother, representing both the peace of Shiva and the power of Shakti. Shankari embodies the integration of masculine and feminine divine principles, creating perfect balance and harmony. She represents the peaceful warrior, gentle strength, and compassionate power. At the Shankari Temple in Trincomalee, she is worshipped as the supreme source of inner peace and spiritual balance. Her worship facilitates the harmonization of opposing forces and the attainment of inner equilibrium. Devotees seek her blessings for peace of mind, spiritual balance, and the integration of all aspects of their being.
Mythology & Legend
At the sacred Shankari Temple in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, it is believed that the groin or lower abdomen of Goddess Sati fell when Lord Vishnu cut her body. This region of the body represents the creative and generative power of the universe. Trincomalee itself is an extraordinarily sacred location in Hindu tradition, home to the Koneswaram Temple and one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka. The presence of this Shakti Peetha in Trincomalee adds immense spiritual significance to the region.
Kshetra Mahatmya — Significance
The Shankari Temple in Trincomalee is one of the major Shakti Peethas in Sri Lanka, located in a region with deep Hindu spiritual heritage. Trincomalee is known as one of the holiest cities in Hinduism and has been a major pilgrimage destination for centuries. The presence of this Peetha makes Trincomalee one of the most important centers for Shakti worship in South Asia. The sacred geography of Trincomalee, combined with the power of this Shakti Peetha, creates an extraordinarily spiritually charged environment.
Blessings & Benefits
  • Brings inner peace and tranquility.
  • Grants spiritual balance and harmony.
  • Facilitates integration of all aspects of self.
  • Blesses with compassionate strength.
  • Inspires peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Temple Location
8.5628, 81.2384
Visitor Information
🕐 Timings
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
👗 Dress Code
Traditional Odia attire preferred
🪔 Prasad
Flowers, rice, sweets, khichdi
🎟 Entry
Free
🅿️ Parking
Limited
♿ Access
Accessible
Best Time to Visit
📅 Best Day
Tuesday, Friday, Friday of Kartik month
🗓 Months
May to September
🌤 Season
October–March
How to Reach
🚂 Railway
Cuttack Railway Station (20 km)
✈️ Airport
Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar (50 km)
📮 Address
Trincomalee, Eastern Province
Major Festivals
🎉 Durga Puja Diwali Kartik Purnima Shivaratri
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