Bakreshwar Shakti Peeth
Dedicated to Goddess Mahishamardini
- Bakreshwar, West Bengal
About This Temple
Bakreshwar, in Birbhum district, West Bengal, holds both a Shiva temple and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Tradition holds that the point between Sati's eyebrows fell here. The goddess is Mahishamardini, with Vakranath as her Bhairava. The site is known for its hot springs. Several lie in a row beside the temples, with names such as Agni Kund and Surya Kund. Tradition links the name to the sage Ashtavakra. The Bakreshwar Shakti Peeth draws large crowds at Shivaratri.
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Vaktreshwar Shakti Peeth is identified with Bakreshwar Temple, Bakreshwar, Birbhum, West Bengal, India.
Tradition holds that Sati's brow (between the eyebrows) fell here. The goddess is worshipped as Mahishamardini, with Vakranath as her Bhairava.
The nearest airport is Kolkata (CCU), about 230 km away. The nearest railhead is Suri (~24 km).
October to March. Shivaratri draws large crowds.
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