Kalighat in Kolkata is a Shaktipeeth. According to the belief, the toes of Mother Sati’s right foot had fallen at this place. Today, this place is the biggest temple for Tantra devotees. Not only Bengal but people from all over the country and the world come here to have darshan of Mata.

The head and four hands of Maa Kali are visible in the idol of the Goddess in Kalighat temple. This statue has been carved out of a black stone. Here, Maa Kali’s tongue is long, made of gold, and sticking out. The teeth are gold. The hands of the Vigraha (consecrated idol) are decorated with gold ornaments, and the neck is adorned with a garland of red flowers.

The temple has a sacred pond called “Kundupukar,” which is situated in the southeast corner of the temple complex. The water of this pond is considered as sacred as the Ganga. It is believed that just bathing in water has the power to fulfill every wish. Apart from Maa Kalika, there are also places for Maa Shitala, Maa Shashthi, and Maa Mangala Chandi.

 This temple of Bhubaneswar, built in the 8th century, has the idol of Goddess Chamunda. Chamunda is a form of Mother Kali. Tantric activities are always going on in this temple. This temple is also called Tini Mundiya. Three towers above the temple are considered to be the form of Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Kali.

Devotees come to visit the temple on normal days, but on the day of Narak Chaturdashi, there is a ban on the entry of common folks like you and me. According to beliefs, on the day of Narak Chaturdashi, many people go to the Betal temple of Odisha to attain Tantra Vidya. On this day, only Aghoris are allowed to enter the temple. There is a statue of Chamunda Mata in the Betal temple of Odisha. It is believed that by worshiping Aghori, they please Chamunda Mata and attain tantric powers.

Located 20 km north of Udaipur, Eklingji is a Tantric pilgrimage site hidden in the foothills of Mewar, along with a large lake. A warrior named Bappa Rawal founded the famous Mewar Kingdom, and in 728 AD, he built a beautiful temple made of granite and sandstone, which also contained a Shiva idol. This temple is now known as Eklingji Temple. A unique three-foot Shivalinga, made of black marble with four faces, is situated here.

Followers of Tantra go to Eklingji to seek the healing powers possessed by Lord Shiva of physicians. The holy water from the temple is said to have remarkable digestive properties. The five faces represent the five elements that govern the entire universe. Some Tantra worshipers believe that these five qualities represent the five ‘M’s of Tantra: Mantra, Mudra (gesture), Madya (alcohol), Mansa (meat), and Maithuna (sexual intercourse), which lead them to the divine. Known for its tantric powers in the Middle Ages, this temple today attracts people from all over the country as Shiva devotees.

Mehandipur Balaji Temple is located in Dausa district of Rajasthan. Balaji temple is dedicated to Hanumanji. Hanuman ji is also called Bala ji among Hindus. Mehandipur Balaji is considered very beneficial for the devotees of the Tantra path.

Devotees believe there are such miraculous powers here, which relieve one from negative powers like ghosts. Unlike other temples, you will not hear the sound of any peaceful bells here. Rather, you will hear loud shouting of men and women here, which can scare you. However, it is believed that this is a process related to all Tantra beliefs, where the dominance of negative powers of the human being is removed.

The Chandela-era Chausath Yogini temple is located in Khajuraho in the Chhatarpur district. This temple was built by the Chandela kings in the ninth century. It is said that people come to this temple to learn Tantric knowledge.

The interesting thing about this temple is that as soon as you come here, you feel like you are in the Indian Parliament. According to mythological beliefs, sixty-four goddesses developed tantric knowledge in this temple together.

It is believed that people who practice Tantric knowledge in this temple become very powerful indeed. Many people from India and abroad come to this place to learn Tantric knowledge. People keep coming to Chausath Yogini Temple from morning till evening to test, sharpen, learn, and relearn their Tantric knowledge.

Kalbhairav Temple is situated on the banks of the Kshipra River, about 8 kilometers away from Ujjain, the city of Madhya Pradesh. This temple is considered to be about six thousand years old. According to the scriptures, this is a Tantric temple. In the temples of Tantra, often known as Vam Marga, offerings like meat, liquor, sacrifice, and money are offered.

It is said that in ancient times, only Tantrikas were allowed to come here. They were the ones who used to perform Tantric rituals here. However, this temple was also opened to the common people later. Till a few years ago, animal sacrifices were also made here, although this practice has now been stopped. Now, only liquor is offered to Lord Bhairav.

The famous Jwala Devi Temple of Himachal Pradesh is situated on the Kalahari Hill in the Kangra district of the Himachal Pradesh state of India. Considered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, it is also known as Jwalamukhi Temple. This temple is also famous for the Tantric activities taking place here. There is a pond here, which appears to be boiling when seen, but the water remains cold when touched.

 There is a mystic Yantra (a divine geometrical diagram) covered by shawls and ornaments that are worshiped here by chanting potent tantric mantras. The uniqueness of Jwala Ji Temple lies in the fact that it houses a natural flame that has been burning for centuries. The flame is said to emanate from a rock and is considered a divine manifestation of the Goddess.

The historical Shiva temple located in Baijnath sub-division of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh is the center of faith of Shiva devotees all over the world. This temple is located about 16 kilometers from Pathankot-Mandi. The construction of this temple was done by two merchant brothers named Ahuka and Mamuk in 1204 AD.

Mahakali is also said to reside secretly along with Shiva here. Another special thing about this temple is that it is considered to be the center of Aghori Sadhaks and Tantra Vidya. Every year, Tantra seekers come here and take initiation into the Tantra path with their Guruji and follow the Tantra path throughout their lives.