Sugandha Shaktipeeth,
Bangladesh
Sugandha Shaktipeeth is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sunanda, located in the village of Shikarpur Barisal
District in Bangladesh. This Sakthi Peeth is situated on
the banks of Sunanda River. This Temple is considered as one of the Sakthi
Peethas. Being one of the Shakti Peethas of Hindu Mythology,
this temple is one of the holiest sites for devotees of the Shakti sect of
Hinduism. This Temple was famously called as Shikarpur Tarabari by locals.
Legends
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History
There is no exact information
available about the construction or establishment of Sugandha Shakti Peeth. This
Temple would have existed from ancient times, but it was destroyed multiple
times and undergone extensive renovations. Hence, the current temple did not
retain its original architecture.
The Temple
This temple is dedicated to Goddess Sunanda and
the Bhairav associated with this Temple is lord Triambak. The Bhairav Temple
is situated in Ponabalia, located 5 miles south of Jhalkati Railway station.
Ponabalia is under the village Shamrail situated on the bank of the river
Sunanda. Generally, the Shadow of the temple is not expected to fall on running
Water, according to the Agama Shastra. This is one of the rare Temples where
the Shadow of The Temple Falls on the River Sunanda.
Temple Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 06.00 AM in the mornings to 6.00 06.00 PM in the
evenings.
Festivals
Shiva Chaturdashi festival celebrated
in the month of March is the most famous festival celebrated here. Apart from
this festival, Navratri is also celebrated with same energy and devotion.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
1.5 Kms from Esladi Bus Stop, 19 Kms from Nathullahbad Central Bus Terminal, 20
Kms from Barisal, 145 Kms from Dhaka and 151 Kms from Dhaka Airport. Take bus
from Nathullahbad Central Bus Terminal in Barisal City and get down at Esladi
Bus Stop. The Temple is about 1.5 Kms from this Bus Stop.
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