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Pilgrimages and Temples of West Bengal


1. Pilgrimages and Temples associated with Devi:


1. Shalbari Bhramari:

Devi Bhramari Temple, Shalbari, Falakata, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal Shalbari Bhramari (Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal):
Devi Bhramari

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Trisrota Shakti Peetha. The Vama Pada (Left Foot) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Bhramari and the Bhairava is called Ishwara.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

2. Dahapara Kiriteshwari:

Devi Kiriteshwari Temple, Dahapara, Murshidabad district, West Bengal Dahapara Kiriteshwari (Murshidabad district, West Bengal):
Devi Kiriteshwari

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Kirita Shakti Peetha. The Kirita (Diadem) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Vimala and the Bhairava is called Samvarta.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

3. Nalhati Nalateshwari:

Devi Nalateshwari Temple, Nalahati, Birbhum district, West Bengal Nalhati Nalateshwari (Birbhum district, West Bengal):
Devi Nalateshwari

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Nalahati Shakti Peetha. The Nalaa (Tubular Bone) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Kalika and the Bhairava is called Yogisha.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

4. Bakreshwar Mahishamardini:

Devi Mahishamardini Temple, Bakreshwar, Birbhum district, West Bengal Bakreshwar Mahishamardini (Birbhum district, West Bengal):
Devi Mahishamardini

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Vakreshwara Shakti Peetha. The Manas (Mind) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Mahishamardini and the Bhairava is called Vakranatha.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

5. Labhpur Attahas Phullara:

Devi Phullara Temple, Attahas, Birbhum district, West Bengal Labhpur Attahas Phullara (Birbhum district, West Bengal):
Devi Phullara

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Attahasa Shakti Peetha. The Ostha (Lips) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Phullara and the Bhairava is called Vishwesha.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

6. Sainthia Nandikeshwari:

Devi Nandikeshwari Temple, Sainthia, Birbhum district, West Bengal Sainthia Nandikeshwari (Birbhum district, West Bengal):
Devi Nandikeshwari

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Nandipura Shakti Peetha. The Hara (Necklace) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Nandini and the Bhairava is called Nandikeshwara.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

7. Rampurhat Tarapeeth:

Tarapeeth Temple, Rampurhat, Birbhum district, West Bengal Rampurhat Tarapeeth (Birbhum district, West Bengal):
Devi Tara

Greatness: Sadhak Bamakhepa worshipped Tara Maa and performed sadhanas in this place.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References:

8. Ketugram Bahula:

Devi Bahula Temple, Ketugram, Bardhaman district, West Bengal Ketugram Bahula (Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal):
Devi Bahula

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Bahula Shakti Peetha. The Vama Bahu (Left Arm) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Bahula and the Bhairava is called Bhiruka.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

9. Kshiragram Yogadya:

Devi Jogadya (Yogadya) Temple, Kshiragram, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal Kshiragram Yogadya (Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal):
Devi Yogadya

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Kshiragrama Shakti Peetha. The Daksha Angushtha (Right Toe) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Yugadya and the Bhairava is called Kshirakhandaka.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

10. Bardhaman Kamalakanta Kalibari:

Kamalakanta Kalibari, Bardhaman, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal Bardhaman Kamalakanta Kalibari (Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal):
Devi Kali

Greatness: Sadhak Kamalakanta worshipped Mother Kali and performed sadhanas in this place.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References:

11. Juranpur Jaya Durga:

Devi Jaya Durga Temple, Juranpur, Nadia district, West Bengal Juranpur Jaya Durga (Nadia district, West Bengal):
Devi Jaya Durga

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Kalighata Shakti Peetha. The Munda (Head) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Jaya Durga and the Bhairava is called Krodhisha.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

12. Tamluk Bargabhima:

Devi Bargabhima Temple, Tamluk, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal Tamluk Bargabhima (Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal):
Devi Bargabhima

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Vibhashaka Shakti Peetha. The Vama Gulpha (Left Ankle) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Kapalini and the Bhairava is called Mahadeva.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra

13. Halishahar Ramprasad Vita:

Ramprasad Vita, Halishahar, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal Halishahar Ramprasad Vita (North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal):
Devi Kali

Greatness: Sadhak Ramprasad worshipped Mother Kali and performed his Sadhanas in this place.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References:

14. Dakshineshwar Bhavatarini Kali:

Bhavatarini Kali Temple, Dakshnineshwar, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal Dakshineshwar Bhavatarini Kali (North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal):
Devi Bhavatarini Kali

Greatness: Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsha worshipped Mother Kali and performed his sadhanas in this place.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References:

15. Dakshineshwar Adyapeeth:

Adya Maa Temple, Adyapeeth, Dakshnineshwar, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal Dakshineshwar Adyapeeth (North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal):
Devi Adya Maa

Greatness: Sri Annada Thakur founded this Temple according to his dream visions.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References:

16. Kalighat Kali:

Devi Kali Temple, Kalighat, Kolkata district, West Bengal Kalighat Kali (Kolkata district, West Bengal):
Devi Kali

Greatness: Shakti Peetha. Identified with Kalipitha Shakti Peetha. The Daksha Pada Anguli (Fingers of Right Foot) of Devi had fallen here. The Devi is known as Kalika and the Bhairava is called Nakuleesha.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Peetha Nirnaya Tantra


2. Pilgrimages and Temples associated with Lord Shiva:


1. Tarakeshwar:

Baba Taraknath Temple, Tarakeshwar, Hooghly district, West Bengal Tarakeshwar (Hooghly district, West Bengal):
Baba Taraknath

Greatness: Famous Temple of Lord Shiva. Build by king Bharamalla Rao when he discovered a Shiva Lingam in the jungles.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References:


3. Pilgrimages and Temples associated with Lord Vishnu:


1. Ganga Sagar Kapil Muni Ashram:

Kapil Muni Ashram, Ganga Sagar, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal Ganga Sagar Kapil Muni Ashram (South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal):
Kapil Muni

Greatness: Kapil Muni Ashram at Ganga Sagar. Kapil Muni is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Sacred Geography:

Puranic References: Srimad Bhagavatam (About Incarnation of Lord Vishnu as sage Kapila)


4. Temples related to Saints:

  1. Joydev (1170 - 1245 CE): Birbhum - Joydev Kenduli (Birbhum district)
    - Joydev was born in Kenduli. (Kenduli Sasan in Odisha is also identified as the birthplace of Joydev)

  2. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 - 1534 CE): Nabadwip - Pilgrimage of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Nadia district)
    - Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born in Nabadwip.

  3. Sadhak Ramprasad Sen (1723 - 1775 CE approx): Halisahar - Ramprasad Vita (North 24 Parganas district)
    - Sadhak Ramprasad was born in Halisahar and also performed his Sadhanas in this place.

  4. Baba Lokenath (1730 - 1890 CE): Chakla - Lokenath Temple (North 24 Parganas district)
    - Lokenath Brahmachari was born in Chakla or Kachua.
  5. Baba Lokenath (1730 - 1890 CE): Kachua - Lokenath Temple (North 24 Parganas district)
    - Lokenath Brahmachari was born in Chakla or Kachua.

  6. Sadhak Kamalakanta Bhattacharya (1769 - 1821 CE): Bardhaman - Kamalakanta Kalibari (Purba Bardhaman district)
    - Sadhak Kamalakanta worshipped Mother Kali and performed Sadhanas in this place.

  7. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820 - 1891 CE): Birsingha - Vidyasagar Smriti Mandir (Paschim Medinipur district)
    - Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born in Birsingha village.

  8. Shyama Charan Lahiri (1828 - 1895 CE): Rajhat - Lahiri Baba Ashram (near Bandel) (Hooghly district)
    - Dedicated to Shyama Charan Lahiri and built according to the philosophy of Kriya Yoga.

  9. Ramakrishna Paramahamsha (1836 - 1886 CE): Kamarpukur - Ramakrishna House (Hooghly district)
    - Ramakrishna Paramahamsha was born in Kamarpukur.
  10. Ramakrishna Paramahamsha (1836 - 1886 CE): Dakshineshwar - Bhavatarini Kali Temple (North 24 Parganas district)
    - Ramakrishna Paramahamsha perfomed his Sadhanas in the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple.
  11. Ramakrishna Paramahamsha (1836 - 1886 CE): Kashipur Udyanbati (Kolkata district)
    - Ramakrishna Paramahamsha stayed in Kashipur Udyanbati during his last days.
  12. Ramakrishna Paramahamsha (1836 - 1886 CE): Belur Math (Howrah district)
    - Belur Math is the Ashram of Ramakrishna Paramahamsha. His sacred ash is also kept here.

  13. Sadhak Bamakhepa (1837 - 1911 CE): Rampurhat - Tarapith Temple (Birbhum district)
    Bamakhepa worshipped Maa Tara in this temple.

  14. Annada Thakur (1837 - 1911 CE): Dakshineshwar - Adyapith Temple (North 24 Parganas district)
    - Annada Thakur was the founder of the Kali Temple of Adyapith at Dakshineshwar.

  15. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838 - 1894 CE): Naihati - Bankim Chandra House (North 24 Parganas district)
    - Bankim Chandra Chattopadhayay was born here.

  16. Sarada Devi (1853 - 1920 CE): Jayrambati - Sarada Devi House (Bankura district)
    - Sarada Devi was born in Jayrambati.
  17. Sarada Devi (1853 - 1920 CE): Bagbazar - Udbodhan (Kolkata district)
    - Sarada Devi stayed in the Udbodhan house of Bagbazar.

  18. Yukteswar Giri (1855 - 1936 CE): Serampore - Yukteswar Giri Smriti Mandir (Serampore district)
    - Yukteswar Giri was born in Serampore and founded this ashrama.

  19. Rabindranath Thakur (1861 - 1941 CE): Jorasanko Thakur Bari (Kolkata district)
    - Rabindranath Thakur was born in Jorasanko Thakur Bari, his ancestral home.
  20. Rabindranath Thakur (1861 - 1941 CE): Bolpur - Shantiniketan (Birbhum district)
    - Rabindranath Thakur created Shantiniketan, a place of learning according to his vision.

  21. Swami Vivekananda (1863 - 1902 CE): Kolkata - Vivekananda House (Kolkata district)
    - Swami Vivekananda was born in his ancestral house in Kolkata.
  22. Swami Vivekananda (1863 - 1902 CE): Baranagar Math (Kolkata district)
    - Swami Vivekananda and other disciples of Sri Ramakrishna founded the the first monastery of Ramakrishna Order at Baranagar.
  23. Swami Vivekananda (1863 - 1902 CE): Belur Math (Howrah district)
    - Swami Vivekananda founded the Belur Math.

  24. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay (1876 - 1938 CE): Debanandapur - Sarat Smriti Pathagar & museum (Hooghly district)
    - Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay was born in Debanandapur.
  25. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay (1876 - 1938 CE): Samta - Sarat Chandra Kuthi (Howrah district)
    - Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay stayed in Samta during the last 12 years of his life.

  26. Srila Prabhupada (1896 - 1977 CE): Kolkata - Srila Prabhupada House (Kolkata district)
    - Srila Prabhupada was born here.


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