Datia Pitambara Peeth: BJP has declared Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate in place of Narottam Mishra for the by-election to be held on Datia Assembly seat of Madhya Pradesh. Datia has been trending on Google since the name was announced.
Datia district is often in the news due to its political activities and historical heritage, but the biggest identity of this city is its spiritual and religious tradition. Datia is known throughout the country as the city of Mother Pitambara.
Datia is the city of Mother Pitambara
Apart from politics, Datia is also famous for having Siddha Shaktipeeth here. Pitambara Peeth of Maa Baglamukhi in Datia is not included in the 51 Shaktipeeths, but it is considered one of the most prestigious Tantric Shakti Sadhana centers of India. Big politicians come here to seek the blessings of Mother Goddess. Let us know what is the religious importance and beliefs of Pitambara Peeth of Datia.
According to the information, this city was named after Shishupala’s brother Dantavaktra, which later became famous by the name Datia.
Religious importance of Pitambara Peeth of Datia
The presiding deity of Pitambara Peeth of Datia is Maa Pitambara (Maa Baglamukhi), who is considered to be the eighth Mahavidya among the Dashamahavidyas. There is also a temple of Maa Dhumavati here. People come here from far and wide to worship for tantric practice, removal of enemy obstacles, success in court, political victory and spiritual attainment. During Navratri, Gupt Navratri and special Tantrik Muhurtas, a large number of devotees gather here for darshan.
Who founded it?
Pitambara Peeth in Datia was established by Shri Swamiji Maharaj in 1935. Swamiji Maharaj was a proven saint and Shaktopasak. According to religious belief, Swamiji Maharaj had the blessings of Mother Baglamukhi and this Peetha was established on her instructions. It is said that earlier there was a crematorium here.

Who is Maa Baglamukhi?
In the middle Sudhabdhi-Manimandap-Ratnavedi-
Simhasanoparigataam Paripitvarnam.
Pitambarabharan-Malya-Vibhushitangin
Devi Smrami Dhritamudgar-Vairijihvam.
Meaning – I meditate on that yellow colored Goddess, who is seated on the throne in the Ratnamandap in the middle of the Amrit Sagar, wearing Pitambar, adorned with yellow ornaments and garlands and holding Mudgar (mace) in one hand and the tongue of the enemy with the other hand.
Benefits of worshiping Maa Baglamukhi
- Mother Baglamukhi is the goddess who protects her from enemy obstacles.
- One gets control over speech.
- His worship for justice and victory is infallible
- By worshiping them the negative plans of the opponents are foiled.
- The right side gets strength and confidence to face the decision.
Big politicians have marked their attendance
Pitambara Peeth of Datia is frequented by politicians. Indira Gandhi, Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, Rahul Gandhi, and other leaders have also done special worship of the mother here. Many big leaders have performed yagya in their times of crisis.
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