Shri Pitambra Peetha Temple

Shri Pitambra Peetha is a complex of Hindu temples (including an Ashram), located in the city of Datia, in the Madhya Pradesh state of the central India. It was, according to many legends ‘Tapasthali’ (place of meditation) of many mythological as well as real life people. The shiva lingam of shree Vankhandeswar Shiva is tested and approved by the Archaeological Survey of India to be of the same age as that of the Mahabharata. It is primarily a Shakta place of worship (devoted to Mother Goddess).

Shri Pitambara Peetha is one of the most famous temples of Baglamukhi which was established by Bramhaleen Pujyapaad RashtraGuru Anant Shree Swami Ji Maharaj in 1920s. He also established the temple of goddess Dhumavati within the ashram. Dhumavati and Baglamukhi are the two of the ten Mahavidyas. In addition to those, there are temples of Parshuram, Hanuman, Kal Bhairav and other god and goddess spread across the large area of Ashram.

Currently, the Peeth is maintained by a trust. There is a Sanskrit library which was established by the Pujyapaad and is maintained by Ashram. One can get the books explaining the history of the Ashram and secret Mantras of various kind of Sadhanas and tantras. One of the unique features of the Ashram is its endeavor to spread the light of Sanskrit language to young children, free of cost. Ashram conducts Sanskrit debates across the years. This shakti peeth has Vankhandeswar Shiva Temple as well which is said to be of the time of Mahabharata. People of Datia are very simple and live a religious life. One should visit the ashram with very pure heart and full devotion and should maintain the purity of the place in all circumstances. Irrespective of your status, everyone has to follow Peeth’s discipline for Mai Darshan. No one is allowed to carry leather items i.e. waist belt, wallet, purse etc. inside temple premises even after removing your footwear. One is treated at par with other devotees. If possible, one should wear yellow garments during Sadhana.