Name and synonyms of the temple: Since Devi’s body parts have segregated in various parts of the world, Nepal is also a prominent place where Shakti peeth Gandaki was situated.
Place: Shakti peeth Gandaki is situated in a popular place of Nepal. The specific name of the place is known as Muktinath. People can visit this place once they cross Silliguri border.
Description: Shakti peeth Gandaki is known for falling off right cheek of Ma Sati. People of that place have named the idol of sati as Gandaki chandi. Commonly we can call it as Gandhak.
The meaning of the same is overcoming various obstructions that is created on the way. Lord Shiva is known as Chakrapani (one who holds discus).
Special information about this Place: This is a famous pilgrimage which is been viewed by people coming from various parts of the world. Any type of unfulfilled desire of an individual would definitely be fulfilled once an individual prays with devotion to Goddess at Shakti peeth Gandaki.
Apart from this temple, One can also enjoy the heavenly beautiful landscape of Nepal here.
This place is near to Valmiki Ashram where Rishi Valmiki lived and wrote his great epic Ramayana and also the place where the Ashwamedh horse was tied.
As per Purana, king Dharmadwaja was devotee of goddess Lakshmi and chaned and became enemy of the goddess. A stone was found from Gandaki River there which is known as Saligrama Sila. This Sila or stone is mentioned as Devi Bhagavath and worshipped by Hindus. Tulsi feel love with Lord Krishna here and later on married to the Lord Krishna. Since then, Tulsi is also worshiped along with the Saligram Sila all the times. It is also a holy place for the bddists and they named the place as Chumig Gyatsa which means lots of water where as Hindues named as Mukthiksehtra which means place for Mukti or place of salvation.