The temples of Badi and Choti Patan Devi at Pataliputra (Patna) are one of the 51 Shaktipeethas (seats of Divine Energy)
Sati unable to bear the insult of Her husband Shiva at the yadnya (fire sacrifice) performed by Her father, Daksha Prajapati ended Her life by jumping into the fire of the same yadnya.