Shakti PeethaShakti
Alopi Devi Mandir
📍 Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
A unique Shakti Peetha in Prayagraj where no idol is worshipped — only a wooden cradle (doli) over the spot where the last part of Sati's body is said to have vanished (alop).
A Shakti Peetha in Birbhum where the space between Sati's eyebrows is said to have fallen, famous also for its cluster of hot springs. The goddess is worshipped as Mahishamardini.
Primary Deity
ShaktiLocation
Birbhum, West Bengal
Pilgrimage Circuit
Shakti PeethaBest Time to Visit
October to March, ideal for the hot springs; Navratri and Mahashivratri are the grandest festivals.
Significance
Bakreshwar marks where the portion between the eyebrows (bhru-madhya) of Sati fell; the Shakti is Mahishamardini and the Bhairava is Vakranath. The combination of a Shakti Peetha with healing hot springs gives it a unique character among the Bengal Peethas. It has long been a retreat for sages and seekers.
About
Bakreshwar (Vakreshwar) in Birbhum district is renowned both as a Shakti Peetha and for its group of natural hot springs (kunds), whose steaming, mineral-rich waters draw pilgrims and visitors alike. The presiding goddess is Mahishamardini, and the associated Bhairava is Vakranath (Bakranath), from whom the town takes its name. Bathing in the sacred hot springs before darshan is an essential part of the pilgrimage, and the site is a lively centre of devotion during Navratri and Shivratri.
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.
Other temples in this circuit
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Ambaji Temple
📍 Banaskantha, Gujarat
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, revered as the place where the heart of Goddess Sati fell, near the Gujarat–Rajasthan border. It is among the most visited pilgrimage sites in western India.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Attahas Fullara Temple Labhpur
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Labhpur in Birbhum where the lips of Sati are said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Fullara amid a serene grove and sacred tank.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
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.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Bargabhima Temple Tamluk
📍 Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
The Vibhash Shakti Peetha at ancient Tamluk (Tamralipta) where the left ankle of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Kapalini (Bhimarupa).
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Bhramari Devi Temple Jalpaiguri
📍 Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
The Tristrota Shakti Peetha at Boda near the Teesta river in North Bengal, where the left leg of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Bhramari.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Biraja Temple Jajpur
📍 Jajpur, Odisha
The Girija (Biraja) Shakti Peetha at Jajpur on the Baitarani river, where the navel of Sati is said to have fallen. The goddess is worshipped as a two-armed Mahishamardini piercing the buffalo demon.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Brijeshwari Temple
📍 Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
An ancient and much-plundered Shakti Peetha in the Kangra Valley, revered as the place where the left breast of Goddess Sati fell. It has been rebuilt many times through a turbulent history.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Chintpurni Temple
📍 Una, Himachal Pradesh
A much-loved Shakti Peetha in the Una hills where Sati's forehead is said to have fallen. Its name means 'she who fulfils all worries and wishes' (chinta).
Shakti PeethaShakti
Danteshwari Temple Dantewada
📍 Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
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.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Devi Talab Mandir Jalandhar
📍 Jalandhar, Punjab
The Tripurmalini Shakti Peetha of Jalandhar, built around an ancient sacred tank (talab), where the left breast of Sati is said to have fallen.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Devikoop Bhadrakali Temple Kurukshetra
📍 Kurukshetra, Haryana
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.
Nearby Temples
Shakti PeethaShakti
Nandikeshwari Temple Sainthia
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Sainthia in Birbhum where the necklace of Sati is said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Nandini.
Shakti PeethaShakti
Kankalitala Temple Birbhum
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha near Santiniketan where the pelvis and bones (kankal) of Sati are said to have fallen, with the goddess Devgarbha worshipped beside a sacred tank rather than as an idol.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Attahas Fullara Temple Labhpur
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Labhpur in Birbhum where the lips of Sati are said to have fallen, with the goddess worshipped as Fullara amid a serene grove and sacred tank.
Shakti PeethaTara
Tarapith Temple
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A celebrated Shakti Peetha and centre of Tantric sadhana in Bengal, where the third eye of Sati is believed to have fallen. It is inseparable from the memory of the saint Bamakhepa.
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Shakti PeethaShakti
Nalateswari Temple Nalhati
📍 Birbhum, West Bengal
A Shakti Peetha at Nalhati in Birbhum where the 'nala' (throat pipe / vocal tube) of Sati is said to have fallen, giving the town its name. The goddess is worshipped as Kalika (Nalateswari).
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Shakti PeethaShakti
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum?
Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum is primarily dedicated to Shakti.
Where is Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum located?
Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum is located in Birbhum, West Bengal.
What is the best time to visit Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum?
October to March, ideal for the hot springs; Navratri and Mahashivratri are the grandest festivals.
Which pilgrimage circuit does Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum belong to?
Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.
Why is Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum significant?
Bakreshwar marks where the portion between the eyebrows (bhru-madhya) of Sati fell; the Shakti is Mahishamardini and the Bhairava is Vakranath. The combination of a Shakti Peetha with healing hot springs gives it a unique character among the Bengal Peethas. It has long been a retreat for sages and seekers.
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