Bakreshwar
Temple, Bakreshwar,
West Bengal
Bakreshwar Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bakreshwar in Birbhum District of
West Bengal, India. This Temple is situated on the banks of the Paaphra River. Here,
Goddess Sati is worshipped as Mahishasuramardhini and the Bhairava associated
with this Temple is called as Vakranath.
This temple is
considered as one of the 51 Shakti
Peethas in Indian Subcontinent. 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.
Legends
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The Temple
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Festivals
A big mela is held every year on
the day of Shivarathri.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
750 meters from Bakreshwar Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Dubrajpur Railway Station, 20
Kms from Suri, 217 Kms from Kolkata and 217 Kms from Kolkata Airport. Frequent Bus
Services are available from Suri and Dubrajpur.
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