These five temples are deeply significant Shakti Peeths in Himachal, dedicated to various forms of Goddess Durga. The most commonly included are:

• Chintpurni Devi Temple – in Una district, worship of Chhinnamastika Devi; said to relieve devotees of worries (“chinta”) by fulfilling desires 

• Jwala Devi (Jwalaji) Temple – in Kangra district, famed for its eternal flame instead of an idol; one of the 51 Shakti Peeths 

• Bajreshwari Devi (Kangra Devi) – in Kangra, venerates Vajreshvari Devi; site of the left breast of Sati 

• Chamunda Devi Temple – in Kangra district; symbolizes fierce feminine power and part of the Devi ensemble 

• Naina Devi Temple – in Bilaspur district; where the eyes of Sati are believed to have fallen