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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).

Primary Deity

Shakti

Location

Purba Medinipur, West Bengal

Pilgrimage Circuit

Shakti Peetha

Best Time to Visit

October to March; Kali Puja (around Diwali) and Navratri are the most auspicious.

Significance

Tamluk is counted among the Shakti Peethas, marking where the left ankle (vam gulf) of Sati fell; the Shakti is Kapalini / Bhimarupa and the Bhairava is Sarvananda. Its location in the historic Tamralipta ties the worship of the goddess to the ancient maritime heritage of Bengal. Kali Puja and Durga Puja are the grandest festivals.

About

The Bargabhima (Bhimakali) temple at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur stands in one of the oldest port cities of eastern India, the ancient Tamralipta. The presiding goddess, worshipped as Kapalini or Bhimarupa, is a fierce protective form of the Divine Mother. The temple's architecture reflects the classic Bengal style, and it has been a centre of Shakta devotion for many centuries, especially thronged during Kali Puja and 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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Brijeshwari Temple

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Danteshwari Temple Dantewada

📍 Dantewada, Chhattisgarh

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Jugadya Temple Kshirgram

📍 Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which deity is worshipped at Bargabhima Temple Tamluk?

Bargabhima Temple Tamluk is primarily dedicated to Shakti.

Where is Bargabhima Temple Tamluk located?

Bargabhima Temple Tamluk is located in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.

What is the best time to visit Bargabhima Temple Tamluk?

October to March; Kali Puja (around Diwali) and Navratri are the most auspicious.

Which pilgrimage circuit does Bargabhima Temple Tamluk belong to?

Bargabhima Temple Tamluk is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.

Why is Bargabhima Temple Tamluk significant?

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