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Bahula Temple Ketugram

📍Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal

A Shakti Peetha at Ketugram on the banks of the Ajay river where the left arm of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bahula.

Primary Deity

Shakti

Location

Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal

Pilgrimage Circuit

Shakti Peetha

Best Time to Visit

October to March; Navratri and Durga Puja are the peak seasons.

Significance

Ketugram marks where the left arm (vam bahu) of Sati fell; the Shakti is Bahula and the Bhairava is Bhiruk. It is one of the Shakti Peethas of the Bardhaman–Birbhum region that together form a major Shakta pilgrimage belt. Durga Puja and Navratri are the principal celebrations.

About

The Bahula temple at Ketugram in Purba Bardhaman district stands near the Ajay river and is one of the classic Shakti Peethas of Bengal. The goddess Bahula, a nurturing form of the Divine Mother, is enshrined in a modest but deeply venerated shrine. The site sits within the wider sacred geography of Bengal's Peethas and is a focus of local Shakta devotion, drawing pilgrims throughout the year and especially during Navratri.

Part of the Shakti Peetha

The Shakti Peethas are revered shrines marking the places where parts of Goddess Sati's body are believed to have fallen. Each embodies the divine feminine energy (Shakti). This temple is one of the 45 sacred sites of the Shakti Peetha.

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📍 Jajpur, Odisha

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Brijeshwari Temple

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Chintpurni Temple

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Danteshwari Temple Dantewada

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A revered Shakti Peetha in the forests of Bastar at the confluence of the Dankini and Shankini rivers, where a tooth of Sati is said to have fallen. Danteshwari is the presiding goddess of the old Bastar kingdom.

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A Shakti Peetha at Kurukshetra where the right ankle bone of Sati is said to have fallen, and where the Pandavas are believed to have worshipped the goddess before the Mahabharata war.

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Kankalitala Temple Birbhum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which deity is worshipped at Bahula Temple Ketugram?

Bahula Temple Ketugram is primarily dedicated to Shakti.

Where is Bahula Temple Ketugram located?

Bahula Temple Ketugram is located in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal.

What is the best time to visit Bahula Temple Ketugram?

October to March; Navratri and Durga Puja are the peak seasons.

Which pilgrimage circuit does Bahula Temple Ketugram belong to?

Bahula Temple Ketugram is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.

Why is Bahula Temple Ketugram significant?

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