Jeshoreshwari
Kali Temple, Ishwaripur, Bangladesh
Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to Goddess Sakthi located in Ishwaripur, a village in Shyamnagar
upazila of Satkhira.
The name "Jeshoreshwari" means "Goddess of Jeshore". This temple is
considered as one of Shakti Peethas in Indian
Subcontinent. Being one of the 51 Shakti
Peethas of Hindu Mythology, this temple is one of the holiest
sites for devotees of the Shakti sect of Hinduism.
Legends
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History
It is believed the temple was built by a brahman named
Anari. He created a 100-door temple for the Jeshoreshwari Peeth. But exact date
of construction is not known. The Temple was extensively renovated by Lakshman
Sen and Pratapaditya in their reigning
periods in the late 13th Century AD. After 1971, the structure got crumbled.
Now only the pillars of the original temple remain.
The Temple
The original Temple has been
completely destroyed. Now only few pillars from the original temple can be
seen. There is a large rectangular covered platform called Natmandir has been
erected adjacent to the main temple, from where the face of the goddess can be
seen.
Worship & Rituals
The temple is visited by
pilgrims from all over, irrespective of sectarian differences. Worship is done
by the priest every Saturday and Tuesday at noon time. But before 1971, there
was a daily routine of worship. Every year on the day of Kali
puja, the present Caretakers of the temple conduct a ceremony. There
is also a Mela taking place around the temple compound.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1
Km from Ishwaripur Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Shyamnagar, 5 Kms from Shyamnagar Bus
Stand, 56 Kms from Satkhira, 126 Kms from Jessore Airport, 129 Kms from Jessore
and 317 Kms from Dhaka. The Temple is situated on Satkhira to Kalaroa Road.
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