- Shakti
Bahula Maa Shakti Peeth Temple
Overview
The Shakti Peeth Bahula is situated in Katwa, in West Bengal. The temple is located in a village called Ketugram.
About the temple
The Shakti Peeth Bahula is one of the famous pilgrimages that is laid down near the bank of Ajay river. The Shakti Peethas is situated at Bhardhaman district near Katwa in West Bengal, India. The holy place is dedicated to a divine power “Goddess Durga”, who is worshipped by a large number of Hindu devotees. It is believed that Devi Sati’s ‘Left Arm’ fell here. A legendary Siddha peetha of a divine power is worshipped as a supreme power of Durga Shakti “Goddess Bahula” (lavish) by the millions of devotees from all over the country, who visit this prehistoric divine temple every year.
About the Deity
The main deity is Goddess Bahula.
Legend and stories
Legend has it that Devi Sati’s “Left Arm” fell here. The main idols of this legendary divine place are Devi as “Bahula” (lavish) and Lord Shiva as “Bhiruk” (sarvasiddhidayak), worshipped here. The holy place is dedicated to Maa Durga and Lord Shiva.
Festivals
The most important religious festivals celebrated at the holy place are –“Durga puja” is held with other special rituals and yagna, “Kali puja” (in Ashwin), “Maha Shivaratri” and “Navaratri”. Additionally, the most important fairs are held – Shivratri fair and Navaratri fair.
Best time to Visit
Oct to March
Entry: Free
Photography: Allowed
Significance
Bahula maa shakti peet mantras temple devotees approach the temple for wish fulfillment and for prosperity.
Accessibility
There are many private and public vehicles that are available to reach Bahula Shakti Pith Temple Katwa. The Nearest Railway station is Bardhawan Railway station. The Nearest Airport is Bardhawan Airport.
Address
The Shakti Peeth Bahula,
Bhardhaman district,
West Bengal
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Sarva Mangala Maangalye Sive Sarvaardha Saadhike, Saranye Tryambake Gauri Naarayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer you our salutations, Oh auspicious Naraayani, who is the good of all good, who can achieve everything and can offer refuge, Oh three-eyed Gowri.
Saranaangatha Dheenaartha Parithraana Paraayane Sarvasyaarthi Hare Devi Naaraayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer salutations to you, Oh Narayani, who has the infinite power of creating, preserving and destroying. You are the basis and epitome of the 3 gunas.
Sarvaroope Sarvese Sarvasakthi Samanvithe, Bhayebhyastrahi No Devi Durge Devi Namosthuthe
Meaning -I offer my salutations to you mother Durga, who is present in all beings and has all power, save us from all our wrongdoings O mother of the universe.
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as Shakti in all beings.