Yogini Shakti Peeth

Yogini Shakti Peeth is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Shakti located in Pathargama block of Godda district, Jharkhand. Revered as one of the Shakti Peethas, it is an important pilgrimage site for devotees in eastern Jharkhand and neighboring Bihar. The temple features traditional shrine architecture and hosts major gatherings during Navratri. Surrounded by rural landscape, it serves as a cultural and religious landmark for the local community and visitors.

Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized temple complex in a rural setting at Pathargama, centered on the main shrine of Goddess Yogini. The premises include the sanctum, prayer halls and open courtyard where devotees offer prayers and light lamps. The surroundings are quiet village landscape with local shops selling offerings and flowers. During festivals, especially Navratri, the temple sees larger crowds, devotional music and decorated premises.

Yogini Shakti Peeth is traditionally believed to be one of the Shakti Peethas associated with Goddess Sati, giving it long-standing religious importance in the region. The temple has served as a local centre of Shakti worship for generations and is maintained as a prominent religious landmark in Godda district.

The temple is a significant centre of Shakti worship and local folk traditions in eastern Jharkhand. It draws devotees from Jharkhand and neighboring Bihar, especially during Navratri and Durga Puja when special prayers, rituals and fairs are held. It plays an important role in the socio-religious life of Pathargama and surrounding villages.