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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