Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple

Coordinates: 22°23′39″N 87°42′56″E / 22.3941674°N 87.7156462°E / 22.3941674; 87.7156462
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Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple
ভবতারিণী মন্দির
Hindu Wedding
Location
LocationBalidangri
StateWest Bengal
CountryIndia
Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple is located in West Bengal
Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple
Location in West Bengal
Geographic coordinates22°23′39″N 87°42′56″E / 22.3941674°N 87.7156462°E / 22.3941674; 87.7156462
Architecture
TypeBengal Architecture
Completed1994

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Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, near Balidangri Primary School in Panskura block. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Kangsabati River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini Kali, an aspect of Goddress Kali.[1]

History

Once it was a cremation ground for the local Hindus. About fifty years ago Late Bhutanath Pradhan, who was the Headmaster of Balidungri Primary School, started to pray at night to Maa Bhavatarini and later Late Bishnu Rana also joined with him. At last Sri Paran Manna took initiative to organise everything to give this place a shape to gather and celebrate holy occasions.[2]

Architecture

A temple was constructed in 1994.

Festivals

Rathyatra and Hindu weddings are celebrated in this place.

References

  1. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps.
  2. ^ "MA BHABATARINI SMASANPITH,PANSKURA - Panskura". wikimapia.org.