In a message dated 96-11-25 02:31:29 EST, you write:
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                                     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