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{{Short description|Shaktipeeth in Rajasthan}}
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| district = [[Ajmer District|Ajmer]]
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'''Manibandh Shaktipeeth,''' also known as '''Manivedika Shaktipeeth''' or '''Rajarajeshwari Puruhuta Manivedic Shaktipeeth''', is one of the 51 sacred [[Shakta pithas|Shaktipeeths]] in [[Hinduism]]. It is located in [[Pushkar]], [[Rajasthan]], near [[Ajmer]], [[India]]. The temple is believed to mark the site where the [[Sati (Hindu goddess)|Goddess Sati's]] wrists (Manibandh) fell, as described in [[Hindu mythology]]. The temple is also known locally as the Chamunda Mata Mandir and holds significant religious importance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2021/Sep/26/motherlodesof-power-2362905.html|title=Motherlodes of Power: The story of India's 'Shakti Peethas'|first=Ravi|last=Shankar|date=October 3, 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

==Location and structure==
The Manibandh Shaktipeeth is situated at the base of Gayatri Mountain (Puruhuta Hill), approximately 11km northwest of Ajmer and 5–7km from the famous [[Brahma Temple, Pushkar|Brahma Temple]] in Pushkar. The temple is now accessible by road, though for centuries it remained hidden due to the remoteness of the hill. The site has gained greater visibility with recent infrastructure improvements, making it a growing [[pilgrimage]] destination.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lightuptemples.com/en/sri-manibandh-shakti-peeth-temple-rajasthan/|title=Sri Manibandh Shakti Peeth Temple, Rajasthan|date=March 22, 2021}}</ref> Public and private transport is available from Ajmer and Pushkar with road access. The nearest railway station is Pushkar Station, connecting the temple to major cities. The closest airport is [[Jaipur International Airport]], approximately 150 km from [[Pushkar]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}}

==Religious significance==
According to Hindu mythology, Shaktipeeths are sites where body parts of Goddess [[Sati (Hindu goddess)|Sati]], the wife of [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]], are believed to have fallen after her body was divided by [[Lord Vishnu]]'s [[Sudarshana Chakra|Sudarshan Chakra]]. This act was performed to stop Lord Shiva's destructive [[Tandava]], which he began out of grief after Sati [[Self-immolation|immolated]] herself during a [[Yajna|yagna]] organised by her father, King [[Daksha]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.guidedtirth.com/en/destination/rajasthan/ajmer/chamunda-mata-temple/|title=Manibandh Shakti Peeth}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mahakavya.com/read-full-information-about-51-shakti-peeth-10-minutes/|title=Read Full Information About 51 Shakti Peeth [10 Minutes]|first=Mahakavya|last=Admin|date=May 22, 2023}}</ref> According to [[Puranas|Puranic texts]], Sati's wrists fell at Manibandh Shaktipeeth, giving the site its name. The temple is also associated with the [[Skanda Purana]], which identifies the site as Rajarajeshwari Puruhuta Manivedic Shaktipeeth, where [[Bhairava]] Sarvanand is the guardian deity.<ref>https://hindutempletalk.org/2023/07/08/skanda-puranaa-journey-through-hindu-mythology-and-sacred-sites/{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-skanda-purana|title=The Skanda Purana|date=December 13, 2019|website=www.wisdomlib.org}}</ref>

The formation of the Shaktipeeths is rooted in [[Hindu mythology]], which narrates the story of [[Saraswati|Goddess Sati]] and [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]]. After Sati's immolation, Shiva wandered across the universe with her body. To prevent the universe from being destroyed by his grief and anger, [[Vishnu|Lord Vishnu]] dismembered Sati's body, scattering her parts across the [[Indian subcontinent]]. Each site where a part of her body or her ornaments fell became a Shaktipeeth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alightindia.com/manibandh-temple|title=Manibandh shakti peeth - Information, History & Temple timings|website=Manibandh shakti peeth - Information, History & Temple timings}}</ref> At Manibandh Shaktipeeth, Sati's wrists are believed to have fallen. As a result, the site is closely connected to themes of action and spirituality, with worship centred around Goddess [[Gayatri]] and Lord Shiva as Sarvanand Bhairava.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://famoustemplesofindia.com/manibandh-shakti-peeth-chamunda-temple/|title=Manibandh Shakti Peeth Pushkar - Famous Temples Of India|date=June 29, 2016}}</ref>

For centuries, the Manibandh Shaktipeeth remained a relatively unknown pilgrimage site due to its secluded location. Local traditions hold that the temple was discovered after devotees' prayers drew the goddess down from the mountain. Despite its significance, the temple received fewer visitors until recent efforts improved road access and awareness. Today, the temple is seeing a steady increase in pilgrims, thanks to [[infrastructure]] development and growing word-of-mouth [[awareness]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2023 |title=Manibandh Shakti Peeth Mandir- Pushkar, Rajasthan – Orientalzenz |url=https://www.orientalzenz.com/manibandh-shakti-peeth-mandir-pushkar/}}</ref> Local priests and devotees have been instrumental in preserving and developing the temple. Devotees visiting the site report a strong sense of peace and spiritual fulfillment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=51 Shaktipeeth : મણિબંધ મણિદેવિક ગાયત્રી પુષ્કર શક્તિપીઠ - 32 |url=https://m-gujarati.webdunia.com/article/navratri-famous-temples-to-visit/manibandh-shakti-peeth-pushkar-124100100025_1.html |website=Webdunia}}</ref>

=== Cultural and religious practices ===
The temple is a focal point of devotion for local communities and [[Pilgrimage|pilgrims]] alike. Daily prayers and rituals are performed, with heightened activity during significant [[List of Hindu festivals|Hindu festivals]]. Major celebrations include [[Navaratri]] and [[Durga Puja]], attracting pilgrims from across the region. The temple is also linked to the famous Pushkar [[Melā|Mela]], a cultural and spiritual fair held annually on the banks of [[Pushkar Lake]] during the month of Kartik (October–November).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiatemple.net/article/id/9003/temple/470/manibandh-shakti-peeth-tmeple-pushkar-rajasthan|title=Nirvana India Enterprise|website=indiatemple.net}}</ref>

=== Festivals and celebrations ===
The temple sees large gatherings of worshippers during the Sharadiya Navratri (September–October) and Chaitra Navratri (March–April). Rituals performed during these festivals involve special prayers, offerings, and community participation. In addition to these, the annual [[Pushkar Fair]] or Pushkar Mela is a major event in the area, featuring [[Camel racing|camel races]], cultural exhibitions, and spiritual gatherings that draw visitors from across India and abroad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 11, 2015 |title=Manibandh Shakti Peeth, Pushkar - Info, Timings, Photos, History |url=https://www.templepurohit.com/hindu-temple/manibandh-shakti-peeth-pushkar/ |website=TemplePurohit - Your Spiritual Destination | Bhakti, Shraddha Aur Ashirwad}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://manibandh.com/about-manibandh-shaktipeeth/}}</ref>

==References==

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== Bibliography ==

{{cite book
|last = Sharma
|first = Madan Lal
|title = 108 सिद्ध शक्तिपीठ एवं राजस्थान में अवस्थित सिद्ध शक्तिपीठ

|publisher = JCB Publishing House
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|url =
|year = 2022
|place = Jodhpur
|isbn = 9788192990088
}}

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