 There are the two lists of Pithas in the "Jnanarnava", one with 8 names and the other with fifty names.The 8-name list does not mention Varanasi, but the other list names Varanasi in the second spot.Vishalakshi of Varanasi is mentioned as first of 108 Shakti Pithas in the list in the "Devi Bhagavata Purana".