The Vimala Devi Temple lies within the celebrated Jagannath Temple complex in Puri, Odisha, and is one of the four Adi Shaktipeethas, the oldest and most important of the 51 Shaktipeethas. Traditional legend says Sati's navel fell at this spot, though another tale claims it was her left foot.
The oldest, innermost part of the temple dates to the 6th century, blending Kalinga architectural style with the Rekha Deula style. Devi Vimala resides in an inner sanctum, depicted as four-armed, holding a rosary, a pitcher of amrita, and a nagini, with her fourth hand raised in blessing - notably without the traditional weapons of Durga.
A unique aspect of this Shaktipeeth is that Lord Vishnu himself is considered the Bhairav here, understood as the oneness of God - Vimala Devi and Lord Jagannath are seen as Shakti and Shiva by Shaivite devotees, and as Lakshmi and Vishnu by Vaishnavite devotees. Vimala is considered the guardian of the Jagannath temple complex - devotees pay respect to her before worshipping Lord Jagannath, and food offerings only become "Mahaprasad" after being offered to her first, especially visible during the famous Ratha Yatra festival.