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Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad

📍Murshidabad, West Bengal

A Shakti Peetha near the old capital of Murshidabad where the crown (kirit) of Sati is said to have fallen, celebrated as one of India's finest tourism villages.

Primary Deity

Shakti

Location

Murshidabad, West Bengal

Pilgrimage Circuit

Shakti Peetha

Best Time to Visit

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

Significance

Kiritkona marks where the crown (kirit) of Sati fell; the Shakti is worshipped as Vimala / Bhubaneshwari and the Bhairava is Sanwart. Its nearness to the historic capital of Bengal adds a layer of cultural heritage to the pilgrimage. It is among the important Shakti Peethas of the Murshidabad region.

About

The Kiriteswari temple at Kiritkona near Murshidabad, close to the historic sites of the Nawabs of Bengal, marks the Peetha where the crown or diadem (kirit) of Sati is believed to have fallen. The goddess is worshipped in the form of a stone, and the shrine is set in a village that has been recognised for its heritage and its role in Shakta pilgrimage. It draws steady streams of devotees, with the greatest gatherings during Navratri and Durga Puja.

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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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).

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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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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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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.

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Bakreshwar Temple Birbhum

📍 Birbhum, West Bengal

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.

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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).

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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.

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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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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

Nearby Temples

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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.

36.3 km away

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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).

42.6 km away

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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.

51.2 km away

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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.

59.5 km away

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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.

59.9 km away

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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.

69.6 km away

Frequently Asked Questions

Which deity is worshipped at Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad?

Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad is primarily dedicated to Shakti.

Where is Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad located?

Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad is located in Murshidabad, West Bengal.

What is the best time to visit Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad?

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

Which pilgrimage circuit does Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad belong to?

Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad is one of the 45 temples in the Shakti Peetha.

Why is Kiriteswari Temple Murshidabad significant?

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