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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Birbhum, India}} | |||
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'''Fullara''' is a temple-town in [[Labpur (community development block)|Labpur]] CD Block in [[Bolpur subdivision]] of [[Birbhum district]] in [[West Bengal]] in [[India]]. It is situated near [[Labhpur]]. Fullara is about 30 km. from its nearest town Bolpur [[ | '''Fullara''' is a temple-town in [[Labpur (community development block)|Labpur]] CD Block in [[Bolpur subdivision]] of [[Birbhum district]] in [[West Bengal]] in [[India]]. It is situated near [[Labhpur]]. Fullara is about 30 km. from its nearest town Bolpur [[Shantiniketan]]. | ||
There is no image or idol in the Garbha griha in the temple, rather, a large stone (the symbol of Devi Sati) is worshiped there. It is also one of 51 [[Shakti Peethas|shakti peethas]]. | There is no image or idol in the Garbha griha in the temple, rather, a large stone (the symbol of Devi Sati) is worshiped there. It is also one of 51 [[Shakti Peethas|shakti peethas]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Fullara 1.JPG | [[File:Fullara 1.JPG|thumb|left|Fullara temple]] | ||
According to the [[Hindu mythology]], when [[Shiva|Mahadeva]] danced around with [[Dakshayani| | According to the [[Hindu mythology]], when [[Shiva|Mahadeva]] danced around with [[Dakshayani|Sati's]] dead body cutting it to pieces, the lower lip fell at Fullara. There is a big pond beside the temple. According to hearsay, [[Hanuman]] collected 108 [[Nymphaea nouchali|blue lotuses]] from the pond when [[Rama|Sri Ramachandra]] required them for the worship of goddess [[Durga]].<ref name="Fullara">{{cite web|url=http://www.seemyindia.com/west-bengal/west-bengal-fullara.htm |title=Fullara |access-date=2007-08-16 |publisher=seemyindia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070806072338/http://seemyindia.com/west-bengal/west-bengal-fullara.htm |archive-date=2007-08-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is considered to be one of the fifty-one [[Shakti Peethas|shakti peethas]] in India.<ref name = "Government">{{cite web | url = http://birbhum.gov.in/birtour2.htm | title = Labhpur| access-date = 2007-08-24 | publisher = Birbhum District administration}}</ref> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Birbhum district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Birbhum district]] | ||
{{Birbhum-geo-stub}} | {{Birbhum-geo-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:39, 17 March 2026
Fullara | |
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Temple town | |
 Fullara Temple, Birbhum | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Birbhum |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Nearest city | Bolpur Shantiniketan |
Fullara is a temple-town in Labpur CD Block in Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal in India. It is situated near Labhpur. Fullara is about 30 km. from its nearest town Bolpur Shantiniketan. There is no image or idol in the Garbha griha in the temple, rather, a large stone (the symbol of Devi Sati) is worshiped there. It is also one of 51 shakti peethas.
History[edit | edit source]
According to the Hindu mythology, when Mahadeva danced around with Sati's dead body cutting it to pieces, the lower lip fell at Fullara. There is a big pond beside the temple. According to hearsay, Hanuman collected 108 blue lotuses from the pond when Sri Ramachandra required them for the worship of goddess Durga.[1] It is considered to be one of the fifty-one shakti peethas in India.[2]
Fair[edit | edit source]
A 10-day fair is organized near Fullara temple during Magh Purnima.[2]