The Shakthipeethas of West Bengal
Legend
Daksha, unhappy with his daughter Sati's marriage to Lord Shiva, refused to invite Shiva to the yagna he was performing. Relenting to Sati who wanted to visit her father, Shiva allowed his wife to go the yagna. There, Daksha insulted Shiva. Unable to bear her father's disrespect towards her husband, Sati immolated herself. Shiva, in his wrathful form of Veerabhadra, destroyed the yagna and killed Daksha.The ire and grief of Shiva, manifested as the celestial dance of destruction, the Tandav. Lord Vishu, with the aim of stopping the Tandav, used his Sudarshana Chakra, which cut through the Sati's corpse. The parts of her body fell at varied spots all through the subcontinent and these sites came to be called Shakti Peethas. West Bengal has the maximum number of Shaktipeethas spread across the state.
Deity - Temples
Deity :- Goddess Shakti
Temples Covered:-
Fullara Devi Temple
Kankalitala Temple
Bakreshwar Devi Temple
Kalighat Temple
Kiriteswari Temple
Anandamayee Temple
Nandikeshwari Temple
Mangal Chandi Temple
Vibhas Shaktipeeth
Tarapith Temple
Nalateswari Temple
Bhramari Devi Temple
Auspicious Days
Tuesdays and Fridays are considered auspicious in most Devi temples.Navratri is an important festival in these temples.
Best time to Travel
The shrines are opened through out the year.
Darshan Info Clock Duration
3 to 4 days from Kolkatta
Climate
The summers from March to June are hot with temperatures in the high thirties. Heavy rainfall occurs during the monsoon season from July to September. The winters are pleasant with temperature in the low twenties, though the parts of the state in higher altitudes can see single digit temperature during this season.
Yatra Preparations
Must Haves
The devotees are advised to wear light cotton clothing and traditional attire in the temples.If travelling during winter, it is advisable to carry light woollens.
Water bottles, light snacks, first aid kit should be carried in the day pack.
Health Awareness
Travel Method
Most of the temples can be reached by road.
Crowd Expected
Most of these temples witness a steady flow of devotees during the peak season.
On holidays and festival days a large number of devotees visit these shrines.
Festivals
Tuesdays and Fridays are considered auspicious in most Devi temples.
Navratri is an important festival in these temples.
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