Saturday, January 18, 2020

Ratnavali Shakti Peeth, Radhanagar, Khanakul, West Bengal

Ratnavali Shakti Peeth, Radhanagar, Khanakul, West Bengal
Ratnavali Shakti Peeth is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi, located in Radhanagar in Khanakul in Hooghly District of West Bengal, India. This Sakthi Peeth is situated on the banks of Ratnakar River. 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. It is locally known as Anandamayee Sakthi Peetha.




Legends
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The Temple
This Temple might be the smallest of all Shaktipeeths in India. The Sanctum houses the idol of Sati. The Idol of Sati is called as Anandamayee / Kumari. Goat sacrifice is done here, as is prevalent in many Shakti shrines of East India. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Bhairava.




Festivals
Navaratri is celebrated two times in a year - one in the month of March or April and other in the September or October month depending on the Hindu calendar. It lasts for over 9 days, with some people not eating any type of food that is derived from the soil for these nine days. Special ceremonies and rituals are carried during these days. Durga Puja and Shivaratri are the other festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Khanakul Bus Stop, 24 Kms from Arambagh, 26 Kms from Arambagh Railway Station, 26 Kms from Arambagh Bus Stand, 62 Kms from Howrah, 72 Kms from Howrah Railway Station, 76 Kms from Kolkata and 79 Kms from Kolkata Airport. Pilgrims can get down Arambagh Railway Station and from there hire an auto rickshaw to reach this place.

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