Sugandha Shaktipeeth, Bangladesh

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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/12/sugandha-shaktipeeth-legends.html

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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Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple, Ishwaripur, Bangladesh

Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple, Ishwaripur, Bangladesh

Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located in Ishwaripur, a village in Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira. The name "Jeshoreshwari" means "Goddess of Jeshore". 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.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/12/jeshoreshwari-kali-temple-ishwaripur-legends.html

History

It is believed the temple was built by a brahman named Anari. He created a 100-door temple for the Jeshoreshwari Peeth. But exact date of construction is not known. The Temple was extensively renovated by Lakshman Sen and Pratapaditya in their reigning periods in the late 13^th Century AD. After 1971, the structure got crumbled. Now only the pillars of the original temple remain.

The Temple

The original Temple has been completely destroyed. Now only few pillars from the original temple can be seen. There is a large rectangular covered platform called Natmandir has been erected adjacent to the main temple, from where the face of the goddess can be seen.

Worship & Rituals

The temple is visited by pilgrims from all over, irrespective of sectarian differences. Worship is done by the priest every Saturday and Tuesday at noon time. But before 1971, there was a daily routine of worship. Every year on the day of Kali puja, the present Caretakers of the temple conduct a ceremony. There is also a Mela taking place around the temple compound.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Ishwaripur Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Shyamnagar, 5 Kms from Shyamnagar Bus Stand, 56 Kms from Satkhira, 126 Kms from Jessore Airport, 129 Kms from Jessore and 317 Kms from Dhaka. The Temple is situated on Satkhira to Kalaroa Road.

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Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhakeshwari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sati, located in Dhaka, Capital City of Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh's National Temple. The name Dhakeshwari means "Goddess of Dhaka". The Goddess Dhakeshwari is considered as Dhaka city’s presiding deity. Since the destruction of Ramna Kali Mandir in 1971 by the Pakistan Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Dhakeshwari Temple has assumed status as the most important Hindu place of worship in Bangladesh. 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.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/12/dhakeshwari-temple-dhaka-legends.html

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/12/dhakeshwari-temple-dhaka-history.html

The Temple

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/12/dhakeshwari-temple-dhaka-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 09.00 am to 02.50 pm and from 04.00 to 09.00 pm.

Religious & Socio-Cultural Activities

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/12/dhakeshwari-temple-dhaka-religious-cultural-activities.html

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 350 meters from Dhakeshwari Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Dhaka Sayedabad Bus Terminal, 6 Kms from Kamalapur Railway Station and 18 Kms from Dhaka Airport. The temple is located in Old Dhaka, behind the campus of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, on Orphanage Road near Bakshi Bazar area.

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Chandranath Temple, Sita Kunda, Bangladesh

Chandranath Temple, Sita Kunda, Bangladesh

Chandranath Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on top of the Chandranath Hill near Sita Kunda in Bangladesh. This Temple is considered as one 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. The Temple is situated at about 1,020 feet (310 m) above sea level.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/12/chandranath-temple-sita-kunda-legends.html

History

The Rajmala states that about 800 years ago, Raja Biswambhar Sur, a descendant of the famous Adisur of Gaur, tried to reach Chandranath by sea. The Nigamkalpataru refers to the poet Jayadev living for a time in Chandranath. By the time of Dhanya Manikya, ruler of Tripura, Chandranath received numerous endowments. Dhanya Manikya attempted to remove the idol of Shiva from the temple to his kingdom but failed.

The Temple

The Temple is situated at about 1,020 feet (310 m) above sea level in Chandranath Hill. The Temple consists of two major shrines. One is dedicated to Goddess Sakthi and other dedicated to Lord Shiva, called as Chandrashekhar. Chandrashekhar means one who got moon as the crown in top of their head. As per the belief of locals, Lord Shiva himself has committed to visit Chandrasekhar Mountain during Kali Yuga. The temple commands a panoramic view and its surroundings are enchanting. The temple’s ancient chariot is well known for its wood carvings. There is also Buddhist Temple having a footprint of Lord Buddha. There is also a hot-water spring 5 Kms to the north of Sitakunda.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. in the mornings to 06:00 p.m. in the evenings.

Festivals

Shiva Chaturdashi festival is held every year in February when thousands of pilgrims assemble which lasts for ten days.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Sitakunda Railway Station, 4 Kms from Sitakunda Bus Stand, 38 Kms from Chittagong, 54 Kms from Chittagong and 220 Kms from Dhaka. The Temple is situated on Dhaka to Chittagong Route. Sitakunda can be reached from Chittagong by Bus. Then one has to go Sitakunda Bazar. Chandranath hill stands east from Sitakunda Bazar. Devotees can go to Chandranath hill side on a rickshaw or on foot.

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Bhabanipur Shaktipeeth, Bangladesh

Bhabanipur Shaktipeeth, Bangladesh

Bhabanipur Shaktipeeth is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located in Bhabanipur near Sherpur Town in Bogra District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. This Sakthi Peeth is situated on the banks of Karatoya River. 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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/12/bhabanipur-shaktipeeth-legends.html

History

The Bhabanipur Temple Renovation, Development and Management Committee had been successfully supervising the temple activities and Ma Bhabani's properties from 1991 up until 2010. On 13 February 2007, Combined Forces of that time (Special law enforcement forces) destroyed the Guest House which was under construction by the committee for the devotees. Because of the misapplication of a black law named Enemy Property Act or 'Debottor' or Vested Property Act, promulgated during the Pakistani period before the gain of the independence of Bangladesh on the 16^th December 1971 through a liberation war, a large portion of Ma Bhabani's properties (Most of which were donated by the Maharani of Natore) are being illegally occupied by miscreants and those properties need to be repossessed by the committee.

Besides former publicity and publication editor of the committee, Journalist Diponkar Chakrabarty was assassinated on 02/10/2004 during the regime of the BNP-Jamaat coalition government for being active and vocal for the retrieval of about 500 acres of Debottor properties belonging to Ma Bhabani and for the protection of Bhabanipur Temple, but instead of arresting and punishing his murderers, a mockery of justice has been made / is being made all along in these 14 years. The murder of Dipankar was a great loss for the Bhabanipur Temple Committee and exemplary punishment of the criminals is being demanded. Moreover, on 13/02/2007 during the regime of the caretaker government, violating a court order and assaulting the treasurer of the committee, Combined Forces illegally destroyed the Guest House which was being built for the devotees by the committee. 

The Temple Complex

The Temple complex covers an area of about four acres. The Temple complex consists of Main Sakthi Shrine, Belbaran Tala, four Shiva Shrines, Gopal Shrine, Patal Bhairava Shrine, Gopal Shrine, Basudev Shrine and Nat Mandir. The Bhabanipur Shrine is consecrated to the goddess Bhabani, a powerful form of Goddess Durga. The form of Shakti is called Arpana and the stone worshipped in the sanctum is symbolic of Goddess Sati’s left anklet. The Bhairav who protects the anklet is Vaman and is said to be a manifestation of Shiva. Sheba Angan, Shakha-Pukur (conch-bangles pond), two bathing Ghats and four minor Shiva Shrines can be found on the northern side outside the temple complex.

Festivals

Festivals celebrated in this Temple are;

·        Maghi Purnima in the Bengali month of Magh/Falgun

·        Ram Nabomi in the month of Chaitra/Baisakhi

·        Durgotshov in autumn

·        Dipannita Shyama Puja

·        Nabanna in the month of Aghrahoyon

Rituals

Pravati and Balya Bhog worship and Anna Bhog at noon, and Arati and Bhog at evening. Devotees can offer Bhog to the divine mother "Tara" (Ma Bhabani) every day and the prasad is distributed after every Bhog.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 34 Kms from Sirajganj Railway Station, 35 Kms from Bogra, 153 Kms from Dhaka Airport and 158 Kms from Dhaka. Devotees can go to Bhabanipur from Dhaka via Jamuna Bridge and after passing Chandaikona in Sirajganj District, they can reach Ghoga Bot-tola bus stoppage on the same highway from where they can reach the Bhabanipur Temple premises by availing themselves of van or scooter. Pilgrims from the districts located to the North of Bogra can reach the Bhabanipur Temple premises by passing through Sherpur, Mirzapur and Ghoga Bot-tola (bus stoppage) of Bogra District.

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