In a message dated 96-11-25 02:31:29 EST, you write: >for Matrenamah Namaste: Yes there are 51 Shakti Peetas Out of which 18 are most important. I dont know why 18 is a magic number. 18 chapters in Gita, 18 Puranas even the steps leading to Lord Ayyappa are 18. Can anybody explain why 18 is chosen. With Devi's Grace Nagy