Mountains of Bharatavarsha

🟠 Shiva → Mount Kailash (~6638 m):
Mount Kailash (a Pancha Kailash) is the abode of Lord Shiva.

🟠 Devi → Manasarovar (~4585 m):
Devi abides in Manasarovar as Manasa Shakti Peetha (identified with Lake Manasarovar).

⚪ Milarepa (1052 - 1135 CE) → Mount Kailash (~6638 m):
Milarepa meditated in various caves of the Himalayas which includes his stay in Kailash region and meditating there.

⚪ Trailanga Swami (1607 - 1887 CE) → Mount Kailash (~6638 m):
Trailanga Swami travelled through the Himalayas and visited Kailash and Manasarovar.

⚪ Baba Lokenath (1730 - 1890 CE) → Manasarovar (~4585 m):
Baba Lokenath travelled in the Himalayas with Trailanga Swami and Beni Madhav and visited Manasarovar.

🟠 Devi → Ladakh:
Devi abides in Ladakh as Sri Parvata Shakti Peetha.

🟠 Saraswati → Kashmir Sharada Peeth (~2000 m):
Devi Saraswati abides in Kashmir Sharada Peeth as Devi Sharada in the Neelam Valley of Kashmir Himalayas. Devi Sharada who embodies learning, beauty and arts was the presiding deity of Kashmir in ancient times. That is why Kashmir was known as Sharada Desha or Sharada Peetha. Kashmir Sharada Peeth is also an Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha.

🟣 Shandilya → Kashmir Sharada Peeth (~2000 m):
Sage Shandilya performed penance at Sharada Vana (in the upper Kishenganga valley of north Kashmir) and got the darshan of Devi Sharada. (Sharada Mahatmya)

⚪ Adi Shankaracharya (788 - 820 CE?) → Kashmir Sharada Peeth (~2000 m):
Sri Adi Shankaracharya ascended the Sarvajna Peetham (Throne of Wisdom) in Kashmir Sharada Peeth.

🟠 Shiva → Amarnath (~3888 m):
Lord Shiva told the Amar Katha to Devi Parvati within the Amarnath Cave.

🟠 Devi → Amarnath (~3888 m):
Devi abides in Amarnath as Kashmira Shakti Peetha (identified with the Amarnath Cave).

⚪ Swami Vivekananda (1863 - 1902 CE) → Amarnath (~3888 m):
Swami Vivekananda had a spiritual experience in Amarnath.

🟠 Devi → Vaishno Devi (~1585 m):
Devi Vaishnavi originated from the combined powers of the Tridevis - Devi Mahakali, Devi Mahalakshmi and Devi Mahasaraswati. She incarnated as the daughter of Ratnakar.

🟠 Shiva → Shrikhand Kailash (~5227 m):
Shrikhand Kailash (a Pancha Kailash) is an abode of Lord Shiva (Shrikhand Mahadev).

🟠 Shiva → Kinnaur Kailash (Kinner Kailash) (~6050 m):
Kinnaur Kailash or Kinner Kailash (a Pancha Kailash) is an abode of Lord Shiva.

🟠 Shiva → Manimahesh Kailash (Chamba Kailash) (~5653 m):
Manimahesh Kailash or Chamba Kailash (a Pancha Kailash) is an abode of Lord Shiva.

🟠 Shiva → Baijnath (~1050 m):
Lord Shiva gave a Shiva Linga to Ravana (as a boon for his penance at Kailasha) which got fixed as Vaidyanatha Jyotirlinga (identified with Kangra Baijnath).

🟠 Devi → Jwalamukhi (~600 m):
Devi abides in Jwalamukhi as Jwalamukhi Shakti Peetha (identified with Jwalamukhi Temple). Jwalamukhi is also an Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha.

🟣 Sandhya (later Devi Arundhati) → Chandrabhaga:
Sandhya performed penance near the origin of river Chandrabhaga and became Devi Arundhati in the next birth. (Shiva Purana - Rudra Samhita - Sati Khanda - 5) (Link)

🟠 Vishnu → Adi Badri (of Haryana) (~360 m):
Lord Vishnu abides in Adi Badri (of Haryana) as Sri Adi Badrinarayan.

🟠 Saraswati → Adi Badri (of Haryana) (~360 m):
River Saraswati originates from Adi Badri of Haryana.

🟠 Vishnu → Badrinath (~3133 m):
Lord Vishnu abides in Badrinath or Badarikashrama (which is a Swayam Vyakta Kshetra) as the presiding deity. (Skanda Purana - Badarikashrama Mahatmya - 2) (Link). There is the famous Badri Vishal Temple in Badrinath.

🟣 Agni deva → Badrinath (~3133 m):
Agni deva performed penance in Badarikashrama to get rid of his sins due to his omnivorousness. (Skanda Purana - Badarikashrama Mahatmya - 2) (Link). There is a Tapt Kund or Agni Kund in Badrinath.

🟣 Sri Garuda → Badrinath (~3133 m):
Sri Garuda performed penance in Badarikashrama to become the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. (Skanda Purana - Badarikashrama Mahatmya - 2) (Link). There is a Garuda Shila in Badrinath.

🟣 Nara-Narayana → Badrinath (~3133 m):
Sages Nara-Narayana is performing penance in Badarikashrama since long for the welfare of mankind. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 3 - 4.22)

🟣 Narada → Badrinath (~3133 m):
Sage Narada performed penance in Badarikashrama and got the darshan of Lord Vishnu. (Skanda Purana - Badarikashrama Mahatmya - 2) (Link). There is a Narada Shila in Badrinath.

🟣 Markandeya → Badrinath (~3133 m):
Sage Markandeya performed penance in Badarikashrama and got the darshan of Lord Vishnu. (Skanda Purana - Badarikashrama Mahatmya - 2) (Link). There is a Markandeya Shila in Badrinath.

🟣 Vyasa → Badrinath (~3133 m):
Sage Vyasa had his hermitage in Badarikashrama on the bank of river Saraswati in a place named Samyaprasa which is surrounded by Badari trees. There is a Vyasa Gufa in Badrinath. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - 4 to 7)

🟠 Shiva → Kedarnath (~3583 m):
Lord Shiva gave boons to sages Nara and Narayana who performed penance in Kedarnath and abides there as Kedarnatha Jyotirlinga. Kedarnath is also a Pancha Kedar where the Hump of the Bull form of Lord Shiva appeared.

🟣 Nara-Narayana → Kedarnath (~3583 m):
Sages Nara-Narayana performed penance in Kedarnath. Lord Shiva appeared before them and blessed them. (Shiva Purana - Koti Rudra Samhita - 19) (Link). The Kedarnath Jyotirlinga is identified with this incident.

⚪ Adi Shankaracharya (788 - 820 CE?) → Kedarnath (~3583 m):
Sri Adi Shankaracharya left his earthly abode and merged with the Lord in Kedarnath. There is a samadhi of Sri Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath.

🟠 Devi → Gauri Kund (~1982 m):
Devi Parvati performed penance at Gauri Kund and got united with Lord Shiva. Gauri Kund is the gateway to Kedarnath Temple.

🟠 Ganga → Gangotri (~3408 m):
River Bhagirathi Ganga originates from Gaumukh near Gangotri. There is a temple of Devi Ganga at Gangotri and Ganga Aarti is performed near the temple.

🟠 Yamuna → Yamunotri (~3293 m):
River Yamuna originates near Yamunotri. There is a temple of Devi Yamuna there and Yamuna Aarti is performed near the temple.

🟠 Devi → Haridwar (~314 m):
Devi Sati gave up her body during the Daksha Yagna at Kankhal and hence the place came to be known as Maya Kshetra (Haridwar).
- Haridwar also has the famous Hill temples of Devi Chandi and Devi Manasa. There are also famous temples of Maya Devi and Sureshwari Devi.

🟠 Shiva → Haridwar (~314 m):
Lord Shiva destroyed the Daksha Yagna at Kankhal of Maya Kshetra (Haridwar) and abides there as Daksheshwar Mahadev.
- Lord Shiva also abides there as the famous Bilvakeshwar Mahadev.

🟠 Ganga → Haridwar (~314 m):
River Ganga flows through Haridwar and Ganga Aarti is performed at Har ki Pauri. There is also a temple of Devi Ganga at Har ki Pauri.

🟠 Shiva → Adi Kailash (Chota Kailash) (~5945 m):
Adi Kailash or Chota Kailash (a Pancha Kailash) is an abode of Lord Shiva.

🟠 Shiva → Jageshwar Dham (~1870 m):
Lord Shiva protected merchant devotee Supriya from the atrocities of demon Daruka and abides as Nageshwara Jyotirlinga (identified with Jageshwar Dham)

🟠 Devi → Saharanpur Shakambhari:
Devi abides in Saharanpur as Devi Shakambhari.

🟠 Vishnu → Muktinath:
Lord Vishnu abides in Muktinath (which a Swayam Vyakta Kshetra) as Sri Chakrapani.

🟠 Devi → Muktinath:
Devi abides in Muktinath as Gandaki Shakti Peetha.

🟠 Shiva → Pashupatinath (~1400 m):
Lord Shiva abides in Kathmandu as Lord Pashupatinath.
- In ancient times Lord Shiva roamed as a deer and Devi Parvati as a doe in the Shleshmantaka Forest.

🟠 Devi → Guhyeshwari (~1400 m):
Devi abides in Kathmandu as Nepala Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Guhyeshwari).
- In ancient times Lord Shiva roamed as a deer and Devi Parvati as a doe in the Shleshmantaka Forest.

🟠 Devi → Shalbari Bhramari:
Devi abides in Shalbari as Trisrota Shakti Peetha (identified with Shalbari Bhramari).

🟠 Devi → Tripura Tripurasundari:
Devi abides in Tripura as Tripura Shakti Peetha (identified with Tripura Tripurasundari). The Daksha Pada (Right Foot) of Devi had fallen here.

🟠 Devi → Kamrup Kamakhya:
Devi abides in Kamrup as Kamagiri Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Kamrup Kamakhya). Kamrup is also an Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha.
- Devi also abides in Kamrup as Dasha Mahavidyas.
- Further Devi abides in Kamrup in various other forms like Devi Ugratara, Devi Dirgheshwari etc.

🟣 Vasishtha → Kamrup Basishtha Ashram:
Sage Vasishtha performed penance in Sandhyachala Hill near Kamrup to regain his form which he had lost due to a curse. There is a Basishtha Ashram in Kamrup.

🟠 Devi → Nartiang:
Devi abides in Nartiang as Jayanti Shakti Peetha (identified with Nartiang Durga).

🟠 Devi → Sitakunda Bhavani:
Devi abides in Sitakunda as Chattala Shakti Peetha (identified with Sitakunda Bhavani).

🟠 Sita → Mithila:
Devi Sita incarnated from Bhoomi (Earth) in Mithila (Bihar side of Mithila). Devi Sita married Sri Rama in Mithila during the swayamvara ceremony (Nepal side of Mithila).

🟠 Devi → Jalandhar Tripuramalini:
Devi abides in Jalandhar as Jalandhara Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Tripuramalini).

🟠 Devi → Kurukshetra:
Devi abides in Kurukshetra as Kurukshetra Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Bhadrakali).

🟠 Krishna → Kurukshetra:
Sri Krishna met the inhabitants of Vrindavana at Kurukshetra during a solar eclipse.
- Sri Krishna delivered the message of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

🟠 Saraswati → Pehowa:
River Saraswati flows through Pehowa (Pitrudhak Teertha). There is a temple of Devi Saraswati in Pehowa.

🟠 Krishna → Mathura:
Sri Krishna incarnated in Mathura in the prison of Kamsa as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki.
- Sri Krishna was transferred to Gokula by Vasudeva to become the son of Nanda and Yashoda.
- Sri Krishna slayed Kamsa and his wresters in Mathura.
- Sri Krishna defeated Jarasandha seventeen times in Mathura.

🟣 Garga → Mathura:
Sage Garga also performed the Upanayana ceremony of Sri Krishna in Mathura before he departed to Sandipani Ashrama of Avanti. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 10 - 45) (Link)

🟠 Krishna → Gokul:
Sri Krishna grew up in Gokula as the son of Nanda and Yashoda and performed various childhood pranks (like stealing butter) in that place.
- Sri Krishna killed Putana and Trinavarta in Gokula.
- Sri Krishna performed the Leela of Damodara (Yashoda trying to bind) in Gokula and liberated Nalakuvara and Manigriva (as Arjuna Trees).
- Sri Krishna made a woman fruit-seller rich in Gokula.

🟣 Garga → Gokul:
Sage Garga performed the naming ceremony of Sri Krishna in Gokula secretly within a cowshed. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 10 - 8) (Link)

🟠 Krishna → Vrindavan:
Sri Krishna freed river Yamuna from the poisonous serpent Kaliya in Vrindavana.
- Sri Krishna stole the garments of the Gopis in Vrindavana.
- Sri Krishna performed the famous Rasa Leela with the Gopis in Vrindavana.
- Sri Krishna killed many demons like Arishta and Keshi in Vrindavana.

🟠 Devi → Vrindavan:
Devi abides in Vrindavana as Vrindavana Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Uma or Katyayani). Devi also abides in Vrindavana outskirts as Devi Mahavidhya (or Ambika). She was worshipped by the people of Vraja.

⚪ Surdas (1478 - 1573 CE) → Vrindavan:
Sri Surdas lived in Vraja and composed devotional songs in praise of Sri Krishna (Sur Sagar).

⚪ Swami Haridas (16th Century CE) → Vrindavan:
Swami Haridas lived in Nidhivan and practised devotion of Sri Krishna. The Banke Bihari idol was found by Haridas Thakur in Nidhivan.

🟠 Krishna → Govardhan:
Sri Krishna appeared as the Deity of Govardhana before the residents of Vraja when they worshipped the Hill.
- Sri Krishna later lifted the Govardhana Hill and gave shelter to the residents of Vraja from the fury of rain set by Indra deva.

🟣 Shuka → Shukratal:
Sage Shuka narrated the Srimad Bhagavatam to king Parikshit in the place identified with Shukratal.

🟠 Rama → Ayodhya:
Sri Rama incarnated in Ayodhya, grew up in Ayodhya, ruled his kingdom from Ayodhya and finally returned to his divine abode from Ayodhya.

🟣 Vasishtha → Ayodhya:
Sage Vasishtha had his hermitage in Ayodhya, being the kulaguru of the Ikshwaku dynasty.

🟣 Rishyashringa → Ayodhya:
Sage Rishyashringa presided over the Putrakameshti Yagna of king Dasharatha near Ayodhya.

⚪ Tulsidas (1532 - 1623 CE) → Ayodhya:
Sri Tulsidas started composing the Ramcharitmanas in Ayodhya on the day of Rama Navami.

🟠 Brahma → Prayagraj:
Lord Brahma (Prajapati) has his Yagna Vedi in Prayaga.

🟠 Devi → Prayagraj:
Devi abides in Prayaga as Prayaga Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Alopi Shankari as well as Devi Lalita and Devi Kalyani). Devi Alopi Shankari is also identified with Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha of Prayaga.

🟣 Bharadwaja → Prayagraj:
Sage Bharadwaja had his hermitage in Prayaga where Sri Rama visited during forest exile.

🟠 Devi → Vindhyachal:
Devi abides in Vindhyachala as Trikona Yantra - Devi Vindhyavasini (Mahalakshmi), Devi Ashtabhuja (Mahasaraswati), Devi Kali Khoh (Mahakali).

🟣 Saptarshis → Vindhyachal:
The Saptarshis performed penance in Vindhyachala and got the darshan of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu bestowed the Supreme Knowledge to them (Saptarshi Kunda). (Aushanasa Purana - Vindhyachala Mahatmya - 16) (Link)

🟣 Sanakadi Rishis → Vindhyachal:
The Sanakadi Rishis performed penance in Vindhyachala and got the darshan of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu bestowed the Supreme Knowledge to them (Sanakadi Kunda). (Aushanasa Purana - Vindhyachala Mahatmya - 17) (Link)

🟣 Maricyadi Rishis → Vindhyachal:
The Marichi and other Rishis created Kundas here (and performed penance) (Maricyadi Kunda). (Aushanasa Purana - Vindhyachala Mahatmya - 18) (Link)

🟣 Natha Yogis → Vindhyachal:
The Natha Yogis performed penance here and got the darshan of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva bestowed on them the blessings of Siddhis (Yogishwara Kunda). (Aushanasa Purana - Vindhyachala Mahatmya - 22) (Link)

🟠 Shiva → Kashi (Varanasi):
Lord Shiva created Kashi and abides there as Vishwanatha Jyotirlinga. Lord Shiva also established Kalabhairava, Dandapani and Ashta Bhairavas in Kashi. Lord Shiva was worshipped in Kashi by devas and sages due to which various Lingas exist in Kashi.

🟠 Devi → Kashi (Varanasi):
Devi abides in Kashi as Varanasi Shakti Peetha (Devi Vishalakshi). Devi Vishalakshi is also an Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha. Devi also abides in Kashi in other forms like Devi Annapoorna, Devi Vishwabahu, Devi Durga, 64 Yoginis etc.

🟠 Brahma → Kashi (Varanasi):
Lord Brahma performed ten Ashwamedha Yagnas in Kashi (Dasashwamedh Ghat).

🟣 Agastya → Kashi (Varanasi):
Sage Agastya had his hermitage in Kashi before he moved to South to suppress the rising Vindhya mountain. (Skanda Purana - Kashi Khanda - 2 to 4) (Link)

🟣 Jaigishavya → Kashi (Varanasi):
Sage Jaigishavya performed austerity and devotion in Kashi towards Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva gave darshan to him. (Skanda Purana - Kashi Khanda)

🟣 Agnibindu → Kashi (Varanasi):
Sage Agnibindu performed penance and devotion in Kashi towards Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu gave darshan to him. (Skanda Purana - Kashi Khanda - 58, 60 to 61) (Link)

🟣 Shukracharya → Kashi (Varanasi):
Sage Shukracharya performed penance in Kashi and got the Mritasanjeevani Vidya from Lord Shiva. (Shiva Purana - Rudra Samhita - Yuddha Khanda - 50) (Link)

🟠 Vishnu → Naimisharanya:
Lord Vishnu abides in Naimisharanya (which is a Swayam Vyakta Kshetra) as Chakra Narayana of Chakra Teertha. The Satyanarayana Vrata is said to have started from Naimisharanya.

🟣 Manu-Shatarupa → Naimisharanya:
Manu and Satarupa is said to have performed penance in Naimisharanya. There is a Manu-Shatarupa Tapasthali in Naimisharanya.

🟣 Vyasa → Naimisharanya:
Sage Vyasa is said to have meditated, composed many Puranas and classified the Vedas in Naimisharanya. There is a Vyas Gaddi in Naimisharanya.

🟣 Suta → Naimisharanya:
Sri Suta gave discourse on various Puranas to the sages in Naimisharanya during the interval of the long-running Yagna. There is a Soot Gaddi in Naimisharanya.

🟣 Shaunaka → Naimisharanya:
Sages performed a long-running Yagna in Naimisharanya under kulapati Shaunaka. There is a Shaunak Gaddi in Naimisharanya.

🟣 Dadhichi → Naimisharanya:
Sage Dadhichi had his hermitage in Naimisharanya. Sage Dadhichi gave up his body for the Devas in Naimisharanya. There is a Dadhichi Ashrama in Mishrik near Naimisharanya.

🟠 Brahma → Bithoor:
Lord Brahma performed a Yagna during creation (at the place identified with Bithoor).

🟠 Devi → Dahapara Kiriteshwari:
Devi abides in Dahapara as Kirita Shakti Peetha (identified with Dahapara Kiriteshwari). The Kirita (Diadem) of Devi had fallen here.

🟠 Devi → Ketugram Bahula:
Devi abides in Ketugram as Bahula Shakti Peetha (identified with Ketugram Bahula). The Vama Bahu (Left Arm) of Devi had fallen here.

🟠 Devi → Kshiragram Yogadya:
Devi abides in Kshiragram as Kshiragrama Shakti Peetha (identified with Kshiragram Yogadya or Jogadya). The Daksha Angushtha (Right Toe) of Devi had fallen here.

🟠 Devi → Juranpur Jaya Durga:
Devi abides in Juranpur as Kalighata Shakti Peetha (identified with Juranpur Jaya Durga).

🟠 Devi → Tamluk Bargabhima:
Devi abides in Tamluk as Vibhashaka Shakti Peetha (identified with Tamluk Bargabhima). The Vama Gulpha (Left Ankle) of Devi had fallen here.

🟠 Devi → Khanakul Ratnavali:
Devi abides in Khanakul as Ratnavali Shakti Peetha (identified with Khanakul Ratnavali).

🟠 Devi → Kalighat Kali:
Devi abides in Kalighat as Kalipitha Shakti Peetha (identified with Kalighat Kali).

⚪ Baba Lokenath (1730 - 1890 CE) → Kalighat Kali:
Baba Lokenath visited Kalighat after leaving home with guru Bhagwan Ganguly and childhood friend Benimadhab. Kalighat was then a forested area. The spiritual discipline of Baba Lokenath started in Kalighat.

🟠 Devi → Dakshineshwar Kali - Dakshineshwar Adyapeeth:
Devi abides in Dakshineshwar as Devi Bhavatarini Kali associated with Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsha. Devi also abides in Dakshineshwar as Devi Adya Kali associated with Sri Annada Thakur.

⚪ Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836 - 1886 CE) → Dakshineshwar Kali:
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa worshipped Maa Kali and performed various sadhanas in the Dakshineshwar Bhavatarini Kali temple.

⚪ Annada Thakur (1891 - 1929 CE) → Dakshineshwar Adyapeeth:
Sri Annada Thakur founded the Dakshineshwar Adyapeeth based on his dream visions of Sri Ramakrishna and Mother Kali.

🟠 Devi → Shikarpur Ugratara:
Devi abides in Shikarpur as Sugandha Shakti Peetha (identified with Shikarpur Ugratara).

🟠 Devi → Bhabanipur Aparna:
Devi abides in Bhabanipur as Karatoya Shakti Peetha (identified with Bhabanipur Aparna).

🟠 Devi → Ishwaripur Jashoreshwari:
Devi abides in Ishwaripur as Yashora Shakti Peetha (identified with Ishwaripur Jashoreshwari).

⚪ Ramprasad Sen (1723 - 1775 CE) → Halishahar Ramprasad Vita:
Sadhak Ramprasad worshipped Maa Kali and performed sadhanas in the Ramprasad Vita of Halishahar.

⚪ Kamalakanta Bhattacharya (1769 - 1821 CE) → Bardhaman Kamalakanta Kalibari:
Sadhak Kamalakanta worshipped Maa Kali and performed sadhanas in the Kamalakanta Kalibari of Bardhaman.

🟠 Brahma → Pushkar:
Lord Brahma threw a Lotus from his Hand in Pushkar and performed a Yagna in Pushkar.

🟠 Varaha → Pushkar:
Lord Varaha abides in Pushkar (which is a Swayam Vyakta Kshetra) since ancient times.

🟠 Devi → Pushkar:
Devi abides in Pushkar as Manivedaka Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Gayatri).

🟣 Agastya → Pushkar (Nag Pahar):
Sage Agastya is said to have meditated in Nag Pahar near Pushkar. There is a Agastya Gufa (Cave) in Nag Pahar.

🟣 Vishwamitra → Pushkar (Nag Pahar):
Sage Vishwamitra is said to have performed penance in Nag Pahar near Pushkar. There is a Vishwamitra Ashram in Nag Pahar.

⚪ Bhatrihari → Pushkar (Nag Pahar):
Bhartrihari, the king of Ujjain renounced his kingdom and lived the life of an ascetic. There is a Bhartrihari Gufa (Cave) in Nag Pahar near Pushkar.

🟠 Shiva → Siwar Ghushmeshwar (~350 m):
Lord Shiva revived the son of devotee Ghushma who was killed by his step-mother and abides as Ghushmeshwara Jyotirlinga (identified with Siwar Ghushmeshwar).

🟠 Devi → Virat Nagar Ambika:
Devi abides in Virat Nagar as Virata Shakti Peetha (identified with Virat Nagar Ambika).

🟠 Krishna → Nathdwara:
Sri Krishna abides in Nathdwara as Shrinathji in the form of a 7-year old infant. The idol of Shrinathji emerged from the Govardhan Hill and is worshipped by the Vallabha sampradaya.

🟠 Krishna → Kankroli Dwarka:
Sri Krishna abides in Kankroli Dwarka as Sri Dwarkadheesh.

🟠 Shiva → Ujjain (Avanti) (~494 m):
Lord Shiva protected devotee brahmin Veda Priya and brahmanas from the atrocities of demon Dushana at Avanti and abides as Mahakaleshwara Jyotirlinga.

🟠 Devi → Ujjain (Avanti) (~494 m):
Devi abides in Ujjain (Avanti) as Ujjayini Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Harsiddhi) and Bhairava Parvata Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Gadh-Kalika). Devi Gadh-Kalika is also an Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha of Devi Mahakali.

🟠 Krishna → Ujjain (Avanti) (~494 m):
Sri Krishna and Sri Balarama studied in the gurukula of sage Sandipani in Avanti and mastered 64 arts in 64 days.
- Sri Krishna returned the dead son of sage Sandipani in Avanti.

🟣 Sandipani → Ujjain (Avanti) (~494 m):
Sage Sandipani had his hermitage and gurukula in Avanti where Sri Krishna studied with brother Balarama. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 10 - 45) (Link)

🟠 Parashurama → Janapav:
Sri Parashurama incarnated in the Jamadagni Ashrama. Janapav is identified with the place of Jamadagni Ashrama.

🟠 Rama → Chitrakoot:
Sri Rama visited the hermitage of sage Valmiki while entering Chitrakoota.
- Sri Rama stayed in Chitrakoota during forest exile in a Parna Shala (Leaf Hut). During his stay in Chitrakoota, Sri Rama described the beauty of Chitrakoota Mountain and river Mandakini to Devi Sita.
- Sri Rama gave his Padukas to Bharata in Chitrakoota.
- Sri Rama visited the hermitage of sage Atri and Devi Anusuiya while leaving Chitrakoota.

🟠 Devi → Chitrakoot:
Devi abides in Chitrakoota as Ramagiri Shakti Peetha (identified with Kamadgiri Hill as well as Maihar Sharada).

🟣 Valmiki → Chitrakoot:
Sage Valmiki had his hermitage in Chitrakoota where Sri Rama visited during forest exile (while entering Chitrakoota). (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 56) (Link)

🟣 Atri → Chitrakoot:
Sage Atri and Devi Anusuiya had their hermitage in Chitrakoota where Sri Rama visited during forest exile (while leaving Chitrakoota). (Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 117 to 119) (Link)

⚪ Tulsidas (1532 - 1623 CE) → Chitrakoot:
Sri Tulsidas was born in Rajapur of Chitrakoota. Sri Tulsidas composed part of the Ramcharitmanas in Chitrakoota. Sri Tulsias also got the darshan of Totamukha Hanuman and Sri Rama in Ram Ghat of Chitrakoota.

🟠 Rama → Orchha:
Sri Rama is regarded as the King of Orchha. Queen Kunwar Ganesh (of Orchha king Madhukar Shah) brought the Image of Sri Rama from Ayodhya and established here.

🟠 Narmada → Amarkantak (~1048 m):
River Narmada originates from Amarkantak from the Maikal Mountains. There is a temple of Devi Narmada in Narmada Udgam Sthal and Narmada Aarti is performed near the temple. There is also a temple of Devi Sonakshi near the origin of river Son-Bhadra. Narmada Parikrama is performed in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat which often starts from either Amarkantak or Omkareshwar.

🟠 Devi → Amarkantak (~1048 m):
Devi abides in Amarkantak as Narmada Shakti Peetha (identified with Narmada Udgam Temple as well as Devi Shonakshi Temple).

🟣 Markandeya → Amarkantak (~1048 m):
Sage Markandeya is said to have performed penance worshipping Lord Shiva in Amarkantak. Amarkantak has a Markandeya Ashrama.

🟣 Kapila → Amarkantak (~1048 m):
Sage Kapila is said to have meditated in Amarkantak. Kapildhara of Amarkantak is identified with the place of meditation.

🟣 Bhrigu → Amarkantak (~1048 m):
Sage Bhrigu is said to have meditated in Amarkantak. Bhrigukamandal of Amarkantak is identified with the place of meditation.

⚪ Kabirdas (15th - 16th Century CE) → Amarkantak (~1048 m):
Sri Kabirdas is said to have meditated in Amarkantak. There is a Kabir Chabutra in Amarkantak which is identified with this place.

🟠 Shiva → Omkareshwar (~200 m):
Lord Shiva granted boon to Vindhya mountain and abides as Omkareshwara Jyotirlinga.

⚪ Adi Shankaracharya (788 - 820 CE?) → Omkareshwar (~200 m):
Sri Adi Shankaracharya met his guru Sri Govindapada at Omkareshwara on the bank of river Narmada. There is a Shankaracharya Gufa near the Omkareshwar Temple which is identified with the place where Sri Govindapada lived.

🟠 Shiva → Maheshwar (~154 m):
Maheshwar was the capital of Ahilyabai Holkar. She built the Ahilyeshwar Shiva Temple on the bank of river Narmada. Maheshwar has several other Shiva temples and is a land of Shiva temples.

🟠 Dattatreya → Maheshwar (~154 m):
Maheshwar is one of the places identified with puranic Mahishmati which was the capital of Kartavirya Arjuna, and who was a devotee Lord Dattatreya.

🟠 Rama → Dandakaranya:
Sri Rama encountered demon Viradha in the Dandakaranya forest.
- Sri Rama visited the hermitage of sage Sharabhanga in the Dandakaranya forest.
- Sri Rama visited the hermitage of sage Suteekshna in the Dandakaranya forest.
- Sri Rama stayed in the Dandakaranya forest for ten years in various hermitages.
- Sri Rama revisited the hermitage of sage Suteekshna in the Dandakaranya forest after ten years.
- Sri Rama visited the hermitage of sage Agastya in the outer fringe of Dandakaranya forest near Panchavati.

🟣 Sharabhanga → Dandakaranya:
Sage Sharabhanga had his hermitage in Dandakaranya where Sri Rama visited during his forest exile.

🟣 Suteekshna → Dandakaranya:
Sage Suteekshna had his hermitage in Dandakaranya where Sri Rama visited during his forest exile (and revisited later after ten years).

🟣 Agastya's brother → Dandakaranya:
Sage Agastya's brother had his hermitage on the outskirts of Dandakaranya near Panchavati where Sri Rama visited during his forest exile (before visiting the Agastya Ashrama).

🟣 Agastya → Dandakaranya:
Sage Agastya had his hermitage on the outskirts of Dandakaranya near Panchavati where Sri Rama visited during his forest exile. There is an Agastya Ashram in Ankai near Nashik.

🟠 Vishnu → Gaya (~116 m):
Lord Vishnu abides in Gaya as Adi-Gadadhara who stood on a Dharma Shila placed over the body of Gayasura (Vishnupad). Lord Vishnu also washed his Gada (Mace) after killing demon Heti in Gaya (Gadalola). Lord Vishnu abides as Janardhana on the Bhashmakuta Hill in Gaya.

🟠 Brahma → Gaya (~116 m):
Lord Brahma performed a Yagna over the body of Gayasura in Gaya and established a Yupa there. Lord Brahma also planted a Mango Tree. There is a Vedi for Kaka Vali in this place. Gaya also has a Brahma Kund on the base of Pretashila Hill. Gaya also has a Brahma Temple on top of the Brahmayoni Hill. There are two crevices known as Brahma Yoni and Matri Yoni. There is also a Brahma Kund before the peak of the Brahmayoni Hill. Bhashmakuta Hill has the Goprachara Teertha where Lord Brahma is said to have performed Go-Dana. There are hoof-marks of cows on a rock.

🟠 Shiva → Gaya (~116 m):
Gaya has many famous Shiva Lingas:
- Prapita-Maheshwara Shiva Linga near the Vishnupad Temple.
- Mounishwara and Pita-Maheshwara Shiva Lingas in Uttara-Manasa.
- Mangaleshwara Shiva Linga on the Bhashmakuta Hill near the Mangal Gauri Temple.
- Vateshwara Mahadeva Shiva Linga near Akshay Vat.
- Vriddha Prapitamaheshwara Shiva Linga near the north of Akshay Vat.
- Phalgishwara Shiva Linga near the Gayatri Ghat.
- Matangeshwara Shiva Linga at Matanga-Vapi.
- Dharmeshwara Shiva Linga at Dharmaranya.

🟠 Devi → Gaya (~116 m):
Gaya has many famous Devi Temples and is an Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha. Gaya has the Temple of Devi Mangala Gauri in the Bhashmakuta Hill which is an Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha. Gaya has the Temple of Devi Mundaprishtha near the Vishnupad Temple. Gaya has the Temple of Devi Sankata near the Vishnupad Temple. Gaya has the Temple of Devi Gayatri at Gayatri Ghat (River Phalgu) near the Vishnupad Temple. Gaya has the Temple of Devi Shitala at Uttara-manasa. Gaya has the Temple of Devi Savitri at the base of the Brahmayoni Hill. Gaya has the Temple of Devi Saraswati at the confluence of Phalgu and Saraswati rivers. Gaya has the Temple of Devi Matangi near Matanga Vapi.

🟠 Sita and Rama → Gaya (~116 m):
Devi Sita performed Pinda Dana to king Dasharatha with sand in Gaya on the bank of river Phalgu.
- Sri Rama performed Pinda Dana to king Dasharatha in the Rudra-pada of Gaya.

🟠 Surya → Gaya (~116 m):
Sri Surya deva abides in Uttara-manasa of Gaya as Uttar-Arka. Sri Surya deva abides in Dakshina-manasa of Gaya as Dakshin-Arka (Surya Kund).

🟣 Matanga → Gaya (~116 m):
Sage Matanga had his hermitage near Matanga-Vapi of Gaya and performed his sadhanas there.

⚪ Gautama Buddha (563 - 483 BCE?) → Gaya (~116 m):
Sri Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh-Gaya under the Bodhi Tree.

🟠 Shiva → Baidyanath Dham (~247 m):
Lord Shiva gave a Shiva Linga to Ravana (as a boon for his penance at Kailasha) which got fixed as Vaidyanatha Jyotirlinga (identified with Baidyanath Dham).

🟠 Devi → Baidyanath Dham (~247 m):
Devi abides in Baidyanath Dham as Vaidyanatha Shakti Peetha (Devi Jaya Durga).

🟠 Devi → Nalhati Nalateshwari:
Devi abides in Nalhati as Nalahati Shakti Peetha (identified with Nalhati Nalateshwari).

🟠 Devi → Bakreshwar Mahishamardini:
Devi abides in Bakreshwar as Vakreshwara Shakti Peetha (identified with Bakreshwar Mahishamardini).

🟠 Devi → Labhpur Attahas Phullara:
Devi abides in Labhpur Attahas as Attahasa Shakti Peetha (identified with Labhpur Attahas Phullara).

🟠 Devi → Sainthia Nandikeshwari:
Devi abides in Sainthia as Nandipura Shakti Peetha (identified with Sainthia Nandikeshwari).

🟠 Devi → Rampurhat Tarapeeth:
Devi abides in Tarapeeth of Rampurhat as Maa Tara.

⚪ Bamakhepa (1837 - 1911 CE) → Rampurhat Tarapeeth:
Sadhak Bamakhepa worshipped Maa Tara and performed sadhanas in Rampurhat Tarapeeth.

🟠 Parashurama → Mahendragiri:
Sri Parashurama performed penance in Mahendragiri to expiate the sin of killing Kartavirya Arjuna and the kshatriyas. Sri Parashurama stays even today in Mahendragiri and performs penance.

🟠 Devi → Hinglaj:
Devi abides in Hinglaj as Hingula Shakti Peetha (identified with Balochistan Hinglaj).

🟠 Kapila → Siddhpur:
Lord Kapila incarnated as the son of sage Kardama and Devahuti at Bindu Sarovar (identified with Siddhpur). Lord Kapila also imparted the knowledge of Samkhya philosophy to mother Devahuti in this place.

🟠 Parashurama → Siddhpur:
Sri Parashurama is said to have performed Matru Shraddha (for decapitating mother Renuka) after bathing in Bindu Sarovara. So Siddhpur is also known as Matru Gaya.

🟠 Saraswati → Siddhpur:
River Saraswati used to flow through Siddhpur. There is a Saraswati Temple in Siddhpur few kilometers away from Bindu Sarovar.

🟣 Kardama → Siddhpur:
Sage Kardama performed penance in Bindu Sarovara (identified with Siddhpur) and got sage Kapila as son who was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

🟣 Kapila → Siddhpur:
Sage Kapila who was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, incarnated from sage Kardama and Devahuti at Bindu Sarovara (identified with Siddhpur).

🟠 Shiva → Girnar:
Lord Shiva abides in the foothills of Girnar as Sri Bhavanath.

🟠 Vishnu → Girnar:
Lord Vishnu abides in Girnar in Damodara Kunda. There are several temples around the Damodara Kunda in Girnar.

🟠 Devi → Girnar:
Devi abides in Girnar as Amba Devi, Bageshwari Devi and other forms.

🟠 Dattatreya → Girnar:
Lord Dattatreya is said to have performed penance for many years in Girnar. Girnar has a Datta Shikhara with a temple of Lord Dattatreya.

🟣 Gorakhnath → Girnar:
Yogi Gorakhnath (Nath Yogi) meditated in Girnar. There is a temple of Yogi Gorakhnath in Girnar.

⚪ Neminath → Girnar:
Tirthankara Neminath in Girnar. attained enlightenment in Girnar. There is a temple of Neminath in Girnar.

🟠 Shiva → Nashik:
Lord Shiva relieved sage Gautama from the false accusation of brahmanas, released river (Gautami) Ganga and abides as Tryambakeshwara Jyotirlinga.

🟠 Devi → Nashik:
Devi abides in Nashik Janasthana as Janasthana Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Saptashrungi).

🟠 Rama → Nashik:
Sri Rama stayed in the Panchavati forest during the forest exile (identified with Nashik).
- Sri Rama slayed demons Khara and Dushana while staying in the Panchavati forest.
- Sri Rama went after the golden deer in the Panchavati forest.
- Devi Sita was abducted by Ravana from the Panchavati forest.

🟠 Hanuman → Nashik:
Bhakta Hanuman is said to have taken birth in the Nashik Anjana Hills (which is identified as one of his birthplaces). This is as per Brahma Purana - Gautami Mahatmya.

🟠 Godavari → Nashik:
River Godavari originates from Brahmagiri Hills in Nashik and and Godavari Aarti is performed at Ram Kund. There is a temple of Devi Godavari in the foothills of Brahmagiri Hills at Tryambakeshwar.

🟣 Gautama → Nashik:
Sage Gautama performed penance on the Brahmagiri Mountain worshipping Lord Shiva and brought river Godavari (Gautami Ganga) on Earth. This is the event associated with Tryambakeshwara Jyotirlinga.

🟣 Agastya → Nashik:
Sage Agastya had his hermitage on the outskirts of Dandakaranya near Panchavati where Sri Rama visited during his forest exile. There is an Agastya Ashram in Ankai near Nashik.

🟠 Shiva → Bhimashankar (~1034 m):
Lord Shiva protected devotee Sudakshina from the atrocities of demon Bhima and abides as Bhimashankara Jyotirlinga (Bhimashankar).

🟠 Devi → Kolhapur:
Devi abides in Kolhapur as Karavira Shakti Peetha (identified with Kolhapur Mahalakshmi).

🟠 Devi → Kollur Mookambika:
Devi abides in Kollur (a Mukti Sthala of Karnataka) as Devi Mookambika due to making demon Kamhasura dumb (mooka) when the demon was about to ask for the boon of immortality from Lord Shiva.

🟠 Murugan → Kollur Mookambika:
Sri Subramanya married Devasena, the daughter of Indra deva at Kumara Parvata (a Mukti Sthala of Karnataka).

🟠 Shiva → Dharmasthala:
Lord Shiva abides in Dharmasthala as Sri Manjunatha Swamy.

🟠 Saraswati → Shringeri:
Devi Saraswati abides in Shringeri as Devi Sharada, established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in his southern monastery.

⚪ Adi Shankaracharya (788 - 820 CE?) → Shringeri:
Sri Adi Shankaracharya established the Sharada Peeth in Shringeri which is his southern monastery.

🟠 Murugan → Palani:
Sri Murugan settled down at Palani (an Arupadai Veedu Sthalam) leaving Kailasha after a challenge with brother Ganesha.

Note: The Western Ghats are known as Sahyadri in Maharashtra and Karnataka and Malaya in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

🟠 Shiva → Prabhasa Kshetra:
Lord Shiva relieved Chandra deva from his disease of consumption (due to the curse of Daksha) at Prabhasa Kshetra and abides as Somanatha Jyotirlinga.

🟠 Devi → Prabhasa Kshetra:
Devi abides in Prabhasa Kshetra as Prabhasa Shakti Peetha (identified with Prabhasa Triveni Sangam).

🟠 Krishna → Prabhasa Kshetra:
Sri Krishna gave up his mortal body and returned to his divine abode from Prabhasa Kshetra (Bhalka Teertha) (Dehotsarga Teertha).

🟠 Krishna → Dwarka:
Sri Krishna established his kingdom in Dwarka after leaving Mathura. Sri Krishna stayed in Dwarka for a long time (till his final departure) and performed various Leelas while staying in Dwarka. Sri Krishna abides in Dwarka as Sri Dwarkadheesh.
- Sri Krishna married Devi Rukmini, Jambavati, Satyabhama, Kalindi, Satya, Lakshmana, Bhadra and the sixteen thousand and one hundred women who were held captive by Narakasura.
- Sri Krishna killed many demons like Mura and Narakasura while staying in Dwarka.
- Sri Krishna received Sudama, accepting his flattened rice and turning his humble house into palace.
- Curse of sage Durvasa on Devi Rukmini and later boon of sage Durvasa to the devotees of Sri Krishna.
- Sri Krishna met the Gopis in Dwarka.

🟣 Durvasa → Dwarka:
Sage Durvasa cursed Devi Rukmini in Dwarka and later gave boons to the devotees of Sri Krishna and abided in Dwarka at the request of Sri Krishna.

🟣 Vasishtha → Dwarka:
Sage Vasishtha brought river Gomati to Dwarka.

⚪ Adi Shankaracharya (788 - 820 CE?) → Dwarka:
Sri Adi Shankaracharya established the Dwarka Sharada Peeth in Dwarka which is his western monastery.

⚪ Meerabai (1497 - 1557 CE) → Dwarka:
Sri Meerabai is said to have spent the last part of her life in Dwarka and finally merged with Lord Dwarkadheesh.

🟠 Vamana → Bharuch:
Lord Vamana attended the Yagna of king Mahabali at Bhrigukaccha (identified with Bharuch).

🟠 Narmada → Bharuch:
River Narmada flows through Bharuch and merges with the Sea at Mithi Talai. There is a temple of Devi Narmada at Mithi Talai. Narmada Parikrama is performed in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The Parikramavasis cross the bank of river Narmada at Mithi Talai during the Parikrama.

🟣 Bhrigu → Bharuch:
Sage Bhrigu created Bhrigukaccha with the blessings of Lord Shiva and resided there in his hermitage.

🟠 Murugan → Mahisagar Sangam:
Kumara established several Lingas of Lord Shiva at Mahisagar Sangam (like Stambheshwar) after defeating demon Tarakasura in the battle.

🟠 Ganesha → Pali Ballaleshwar:
Sri Ganesha saved boy-devotee Ballala who was severely beaten up by his father, and abides as Sri Ballaleshwar.

🟠 Ganesha → Mahad Varad Vinayak:
Sri Ganesha blessed sage Grutsamad who was performing penance, and abides as Sri Varad Vinayak.

🟠 Krishna → Udupi Krishna:
Sri Krishna abides in Udupi (a Mukti Sthala of Karnataka) as Udupi Krishna. According to legend the idol of Sri Krishna in Udupi was installed by Sri Madhvacharya.

⚪ Madhvacharya (1238 - 1317 CE) → Udupi Krishna:
According to legend, Sri Madhvacharya installed the idol of Sri Krishna in Udupi after discovering it from a ship coming from Dwarka. During this occasion the acharya composed the Dwadasha Stotra in praise of the Lord.

🟠 Shiva → Gokarna Mahabaleshwar:
Lord Shiva gave a Shiva Linga to Ravana (as a boon for his penance at Kailasha) which got fixed in Gokarna (identified with Gokarna Mahabaleshwar) (a Mukti Sthala of Karnataka).

🟠 Ganesha → Kumbashi (Anegudde Vinayaka):
Bhima (Pandava) with the blessings of Sri Ganesha got a weapon through which he slayed Kumbhasura at Kumbhasi (a Mukti Sthala of Karnataka). Kumbhasura was creating impediment to a Yagna of sage Agastya.

🟠 Shiva → Kundapura Koteshwara:
Lord Brahma worshipped Kotilingeshwara Shiva at Koteshwara (a Mukti Sthala of Karnataka).

🟠 Shiva → Kundapura Shankaranarayana:
Kroda Maharshi performed penance on Kroda Giri and invoked Shiva and Vishnu together (Shankaranarayana) (a Mukti Sthala of Karnataka) seeking protection from demons Kharasura and Rattasura.

🟠 Vishnu → Kundapura Shankaranarayana:
Kroda Maharshi performed penance on Kroda Giri and invoked Shiva and Vishnu together (Shankaranarayana) (a Mukti Sthala of Karnataka) seeking protection from demons Kharasura and Rattasura.

🟠 Vishnu → Thiruvananthapuram:
Lord Vishnu abides in Thiruvananthapuram (a Divya Desam) as Sri Ananta Padmanabha Swamy (DD-86).

🟠 Vishnu → Thirupuliyur:
Lord Vishnu abides in Thirupuliyur (a Divya Desam) as Sri Mayapiran (DD-83).

🟠 Krishna → Thiruvaranvilai (Aranmula):
Sri Krishna abides in Thiruvaranvilai Divya Desam (Aranmula) as Sri Parthasarathy (DD-84).

🟠 Krishna → Guruvayur:
Sri Krishna abides in Guruvayur as Sri Guruvayurappan.

🟠 Parashurama → Mahendragiri:
Sri Parashurama performed penance in Mahendragiri to expiate the sin of killing Kartavirya Arjuna and the kshatriyas. Sri Parashurama stays even today in Mahendragiri and performs penance.

🟠 Vishnu → Tirumala:
Lord Vishnu abides in Tirumala or Venkatachala (which is a Swayam Vyakta Kshetra) as Srinivasa or Venkateshwara. Lord Srinivasa married Devi Padmavathy in Venkatachala.

🟠 Narasimha → Ahobilam:
Lord Narasimha abides in Ahobilam in nine forms (Nava Narasimha).

They are:
(1) Bhargava Narasimha
(2) Yogananda Narasimha
(3) Chatravata Narasimha
(4) Ahobila or Ugra Narasimha
(5) Krodha or Varaha Narasimha
(6) Jwala Narasimha
(7) Malola Narasimha
(8) Karanja Narasimha
(9) Pavana Narasimha

- Lord Narasimha slayed demon Hiranyakshipu by manifesting from a pillar (place identified with the Jwala Narasimha temple of Ahobilam).

🟠 Narasimha → Simhachalam:
Lord Narasimha abides in Simhachalam as Varaha Narasimha.

🟠 Narasimha → Mangalagiri:
Lord Narasimha abides in Mangalagiri as Panakala Narasimha.

🟠 Shiva → Shrishailam (~457 m):
Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati came to meet their son Kumara at Shrishailam and abided there as Jyoti (Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga).

🟠 Devi → Shrishailam (~457 m):
Devi abides in Shrishailam as Shrishaila Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Bhramaramba).

🟠 Shiva → Srikalahasti:
Lord Shiva was worshipped by spider Sri, serpent Kala and elephant Hasti at Srikalahasti. They finally attained salvation by worshipping that Linga. Lord Shiva abides here as Srikalahasteeshwara along with Devi Gyanasundari.

🟠 Murugan → Tiruttani:
Sri Muruga married Valli at Tiruttani (an Arupadai Veedu Sthalam) and led a calm and peaceful life.

🟠 Murugan → Pazhamudircholai:
Sri Muruga gave darshan to the devotees at Pazhamudircholai (an Arupadai Veedu Sthalam) along with Devi Valli and Devayanai.

Note: The Eastern Ghats are known as Seshachalam in parts of Andhra Pradesh. Seshachalam is visualized as Adisesha whose head is in Tirumala, middle part in Ahobilam and tail in Shrishailam.

🟠 Krishna → Puri (Purushottama Kshetra):
Sri Krishna abides in Purushottama Kshetra (Puri) as Lord Jagannatha (along with Lord Balarama and Devi Subhadra). The Jagannath Temple of Puri was originally built by king Indradyumna. The famous Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannatha is held here every year in Puri. Sri Krishna previously abided in Purushottama Kshetra as Lord Nilamadhava.

🟠 Shiva → Puri (Purushottama Kshetra):
Sage Markandeya established the Markandeya Mahadev Temple (near Markandeya Sarovar) in Purushottama Kshetra (Puri) after getting the vision of Sri Krishna as a child on a Banyan Tree (Kalpa Vata). This puranic event is described in Brahma Purana. There are many other temples of Lord Shiva in Puri.

🟠 Devi → Puri (Purushottama Kshetra):
Devi abides in Purushottama Kshetra (Puri) as Viraja Kshetra or Utkala Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Vimala). There are many other temples of Devi in Puri.

🟣 Markandeya → Puri (Purushottama Kshetra):
Sage Markandeya established the Markandeya Mahadev Temple (near Markandeya Sarovar) after getting the vision of Sri Krishna as a child on a Banyan Tree (Kalpa Vata). (Brahma Purana - 49 to 53)

⚪ Adi Shankaracharya (788 - 820 CE?) → Puri (Purushottama Kshetra):
Sri Adi Shankaracharya established the Govardhan Math in Puri which is his eastern monastery.

⚪ Haridas Thakur (1450 - ? CE) → Puri (Purushottama Kshetra):
Sri Haridas Thakur had his Bhajan Kutir in Siddha Bakul Math of Puri. Sri Haridas Thakur used to chant the name of Sri Krishna incessantly under a Bakula Tree which became Siddha Bakul.

⚪ Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 - 1534 CE) → Puri (Purushottama Kshetra):
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu spent the last 18 years of his life in Puri when he experienced the ecstasy of Radharani for Sri Krishna.

⚪ Totapuri (1780 - ? CE) → Puri (Purushottama Kshetra):
Sri Totapuri was the guru of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He stayed in Puri for several years where he has an ashram.

🟠 Shiva → Bhubaneshwar (Ekamra Kshetra):
Lord Shiva abides in Bhubhaneshwar (Ekamra Kshetra) as Lord Lingaraja. The original Shiva Linga was a swayambhu (self-manifested) Linga under a Mango Tree (Ekamra). Bhubhaneshwar also has various other Shiva temples.

🟠 Devi → Jajpur:
Devi abides in Jajpur as Viraja Kshetra or Utkala Shakti Peetha (identified with Jajpur Biraja). Jajpur Biraja is also an Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha.

🟠 Shiva → Rameshwaram:
Sri Rama worshipped Lord Shiva in Rameshwaram and was granted the boon of victory against Ravana. Thereafter Lord Shiva abided there as Rameshwara Jyotirlinga.

🟠 Rama → Rameshwaram:
Sri Rama worshipped Lord Shiva at Rameshwaram before waging war with Ravana at Lanka.
- Sri Rama gave refuge to Vibhisana while camping in the Southern Sea.
- Sri Rama gave protection to Shuka in the Southern Sea.
- Sri Rama encountered the Ocean-god in the Southern Sea to get a way to cross the ocean.
- Sri Rama built a bridge across the ocean to Lanka with the help of the vanaras.

🟠 Murugan → Tiruchendur:
Sri Murugan vanquished demon Surapadman at Tiruchendur (an Arupadai Veedu Sthalam) with his Vel in a battle which lasted for six day.

🟠 Rama → Nashik:
Sri Rama stayed in the Panchavati forest during the forest exile (identified with Nashik).
- Sri Rama slayed demons Khara and Dushana while staying in the Panchavati forest.
- Sri Rama went after the golden deer in the Panchavati forest.
- Devi Sita was abducted by Ravana from the Panchavati forest.

🟠 Hanuman → Nashik:
Bhakta Hanuman is said to have taken birth in the Nashik Anjana Hills (which is identified as one of his birthplaces). This is as per Brahma Purana - Gautami Mahatmya.

🟠 Godavari → Nashik:
River Godavari originates from Brahmagiri Hills in Nashik and and Godavari Aarti is performed at Ram Kund. There is a temple of Devi Godavari in the foothills of Brahmagiri Hills at Tryambakeshwar.

🟠 Shiva → Parli Vaijnath:
Lord Shiva gave a Shiva Linga to Ravana (as a boon for his penance at Kailasha) which got fixed as Vaidyanatha Jyotirlinga (identified with Parli Vaijnath).

🟠 Shiva → Aundha Nagnath:
Lord Shiva protected merchant devotee Supriya from the atrocities of demon Daruka and abides as Nageshwara Jyotirlinga (identified with Aundha Nagnath).

🟠 Shiva → Grishneshwar:
Lord Shiva revived the son of devotee Ghushma who was killed by his step-mother and abides as Grishneshwara Jyotirlinga.

🟠 Krishna → Pandharpur:
Sri Krishna abides in Pandharpur as Sri Panduranga or Vitthal.

🟠 Devi → Kolhapur:
Devi abides in Kolhapur as Karavira Shakti Peetha (identified with Kolhapur Mahalakshmi).

🟠 Devi → Tuljapur:
Devi abides in Tuljapur as Devi Tulja Bhavani.

🟠 Devi → Mahurgadh:
Devi abides in Mahurgadh (a Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha) as Devi Ekaveera. Devi also abides in Mahurgadh (Matripura Kshetra) as Devi Renuka as well as Devi Mahakali.

🟠 Ganesha → Morgaon Mayureshwar:
Sri Ganesha killed demon Sindhu riding on a Mayura or Peacock, and abides as Sri Mayureshwar.

🟠 Ganesha → Siddhatek Siddhi Vinayak:
Sri Ganesha blessed Lord Vishnu to be successful in the battle against demons Madhu and Kaitabha, and abides as Sri Siddhi Vinayak.

🟠 Ganesha → Theur Chintamani Vinayak:
Sri Ganesha killed Gana and gave back the Chintamani jewel to sage Kapila, and abides as Sri Chintamani Vinayak.

🟠 Ganesha → Lenyadri Girijatmak:
Sri Ganesha granted boon to Devi Parvati to be born as her son, and abides as Sri Girijatmak.

🟠 Ganesha → Ozar Vigneshwar:
Sri Ganesha defeated demon Vignashura and checked his atrocities, and abides as Sri Vigneshwar.

🟠 Ganesha → Ranjangaon Mahaganapati:
Sri Ganesha blessed Lord Shiva for victory against demon Tripura, and abides as Sri Mahaganapati.

🟠 Shiva → Nanjangud:
Lord Shiva abides in Nanjangud as Lord Srikantheshwara.

🟠 Devi → Chamundi Hill:
Devi slayed demon Mahishasura in a battle. Mysore Chamundi Hill is one of the places associated with this event. Chamundi Hill is a Ashta Dasha Shakti Peetha. The name Mysore is said to have been derived from the old name "Mahishooru", which means the place of Mahishasura.

🟠 Devi → Badami Banashankari:
Devi abides in Badami as Devi Banashankari.

🟠 Rama → Kishkindha:
Sri Rama met Shabari near the Pampa Sarovar in Kishkindha.
- Sri Rama met Hanuman in the Pampa Sarovar in Kishkindha.
- Sri Rama (through Hanuman) made friendship with Sugreeva at Rishyamuka Parvat in Kishkindha.
- Sri Rama slayed Vali in Kishkindha and made Sugreeva the king of Kishkindha.
- During the stay of Sri Rama in Kishkindha, Sugreeva sent Vanaras in various directions to search for Devi Sita.

🟠 Devi → Kishkindha:
Devi abides in Kishkindha Pampa Sarovar as Pampa Devi.

🟠 Hanuman → Kishkindha:
Bhakta Hanuman is said to have taken birth in Anjanadri of Kishkindha as the son of Anjana and Wind-god. This is one of the places identified with the birth of Bhakta Hanuman. This is as per the Valmiki Ramayana.

🟠 Shiva → Srikalahasti:
Lord Shiva was worshipped by spider Sri, serpent Kala and elephant Hasti at Srikalahasti. They finally attained salvation by worshipping that Linga. Lord Shiva abides here as Srikalahasteeshwara along with Devi Gyanasundari.

🟠 Shiva → Thiruvannamalai (Arunachala) (~200 m):
Arunachala (Thiruvannamalai) is the place where Lord Shiva manifested as an infinite Taijasa Lingam (Column of Fire).
- Arunachala (Thiruvannamalai) is the place where Lord Shiva later manifested in a smaller form as the Arunachala Mountain.

🟠 Devi → Thiruvannamalai (Arunachala) (~200 m):
Arunachala (Thiruvannamalai) is the place where Devi Parvati performed penance after performing penance at Kanchipuram.

🟠 Devi → Kanchipuram:
Devi abides in Kanchipuram as Kanchi Shakti Peetha (identified with Devi Kamakshi).
- Devi Parvati (Kamakshi) performed penance in Kanchipuram and got united with Lord Shiva.

🟠 Shiva → Kanchipuram:
Lord Shiva abides in Kanchipuram as Lord Ekambareshwara where Devi Parvati (Kamakshi) performed penance.
- Kanchipuram has several other Shiva Temples apart from the main Ekambareshwarar Temple.

🟠 Vishnu → Kanchipuram:
Lord Vishnu abides in Kanchipuram as Lord Varadaraja (a Divya Desam) where Lord Brahma performed penance in Satya Yuga, Gajendra in Treta Yuga, Brihaspati in Dwapara Yuga and Adisesha in Kali Yuga.
- Kanchipuram has several other Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu apart from Lord Varadaraja Temple.

🟠 Murugan → Kanchipuram:
Sri Murugan is said to have corrected the manuscripts of Kanda Puranam (composed by Kachiappa Sivachariyar) within the Kumarakottam Temple of Kanchipuram.

🟠 Shiva → Chidambaram:
Lord Nataraja danced the Ananda Tandava in Thillai Vana (Chidambaram) before sages Vyaghrapada, Patanjali and other celestials and sages. Chidambaram is a Pancha Bhoota Sthalam of Akasha.

🟠 Devi → Chidambaram:
Devi Thillai Kali had a dance competition with Lord Shiva in Thillai Vana (Chidambaram).

🟠 Vishnu → Chidambaram:
Lord Vishnu abides in Chidambaram as Lord Govindaraja Perumal (Thiruchitrakutam Divya Desam).

🟠 Shiva → Thiruvanaikaval:
Lord Shiva abides in Thiruvanalkaval as Lord Jambukeshwarar. Thiruvanaikaval is associated with the legend of worship of Shiva by an elephant (cursed Pushpadanta) and a spider (cursed Malyavan). Thiruvanaikaval is a Pancha Bhoota Sthalam of Jala.

🟠 Devi → Thiruvanaikaval:
Thiruvanaikaval is the place where Devi Parvati performed penance worshipping Lord Shiva with a Jala Lingam (made out of the water of river Kaveri). Lord Shiva appeared before Her and clarified her doubts.

🟠 Vishnu → Srirangam:
Lord Vishnu abides in Srirangam (which is a Swayam Vyakta Kshetra) as Sri Ranganatha Swamy.

🟠 Varaha → Srirangam:
Lord Varaha abides in Srimushnam (which is a Swayam Vyakta Kshetra) as Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy.
- According to legend, Srimushnam temple tank known as Nithya Pushkarini was formed from the perspiration of Lord Varaha when he killed demon Hiranyaksha. River Ganga flowed from the toe of the Lord, but Nithya Pushkarini was formed from the whole body of the Lord.

🟠 Murugan → Thirupparankundram:
Sri Murugan married Devayanai at Thirupparankundram (an Arupadai Veedu Sthalam) after vanquishing demon Surapadman at Tiruchendur.

🟠 Murugan → Swamimalai:
Sri Muruga expounded the Pranava Mantra to Lord Shiva at Swamimalai (an Arupadai Veedu Sthalam).

🟠 Devi → Suchindram:
Devi abides in Suchindram as Anala Shakti Peetha (identified with Suchindram Narayani).

🟠 Devi → Kanyakumari:
Devi abides in Kanyakumari as Kanyashrama Shakti Peetha (identified with Kanyakumari Bhagavathy).