Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple

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Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple
ভবতারিণী মন্দির
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictPurba Medinipur
DeityBhavatarini Kali
FestivalsRath Yatra, 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; 87.7156462Coordinates: 22°23′39″N 87°42′56″E / 22.3941674°N 87.7156462°E / 22.3941674; 87.7156462
Architecture
TypeBengal Architecture
Completed1994

Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple is a popular Hindu temple located in Balidangri 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[edit]

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[edit]

A beautiful temple was constructed in the year 1994

Festivals[edit]

Rathyatra and Hindu weddings are celebrated in this place.

References[edit]

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