Attahas
Shaktipeeth, Dakshindihi, West Bengal
Attahas Shaktipeeth is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Goddess Sati, located in Dakshindihi in Nirol Gram
Panchayat in Katwa subdivision of Purba Bardhaman District of West Bengal,
India. The Temple is situated on the banks of Ishani river (locally known as
Kandor river). The Temple is also known as Fullora Attahas, is believed to be
one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. 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 that the statue
of the temple was in the temple till 1915. After that, original Idol was kept
in the Museum of 'Bangiya Sahitya Parishad'. This statue was made of metal.
After the re-installation of the statue, the idol was robbed. An inscription of
Terracotta (Shila Lippi) was also found in the place. Research on the script of
this inscription is still going on. It is expected that if this inscription is
properly read, the correct information about the Attahas Temple can be obtained.
The Temple
This temple is located on the
banks of the river Ishani, situated between the forest with different species
of birds and trees. The older temple was destroyed, and the new temple has been
built in its place. The temple complex has a paved courtyard surrounding it.
The temple has three arches and a flat roof. Nat Mandir with a mosaic floor and
pillars on either side can be found facing the sanctum.
Presiding Deity is called as
Mother Phullora and the Bhairava associated is called as Vishwesh. The presiding
deity housed in the sanctum is about 15 to 18 feet wide, symbolizes the lower
lip of the goddess. The temple of Bhairav is beside the temple of Fullora or
Phullara. An idol of Mahadev sitting on a lotus is created adjacent to the
temple complex. A natural pond that has now gone into
disuse sits right adjacent to the temple complex.
Festivals
A major festival is held here
during Maghi Purnima. The Maghi Purnima is observed as the day Krishnanda Giri
came to Attahas. Shivrathri, Durga Puja and Navaratri are the famous festivals
celebrated here. An annual fair is held during the festival of Holi. On every
Amavasya priests perform Yagna in the temple premises.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4
Kms from Nirol Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Nirol Railway Station, 23 Kms from Katwa,
73 Kms from Bardhaman, 166 Kms from Kolkata and 167 Kms from Kolkata Airport. The
temple is situated on the Katwa to Ahmedpur Road.
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