Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 Sri VAISHNO DEVI temple: This is a very famous temple in the region of Jammu and Kashmir and is the most famous temple in the North. Every year Millions of people visit there. During Navaratras this temple is so crowded that one has to wait for 2/3 days to have darshan of the Mother Vaishno.<br><br>Once in Jammu hills, Mother manifested as a teen aged beautiful girl. She was worshipped by many. Mother Vaishno (vaishno also means vegetarian in Punjabi language) used to refute the Pancha makaras and told her bhaktas to worship the mother in Sattvic ways only not through meat, whisky sacrifice etc.<br><br>Once she arranged a big yajna and showed the villagers, the non sacrifical way to please the Mother. A famous Tantrik of Vama marga Saint Bhairav heard of this girl and he reached when the Yagya was being performed. When Mother Vaishno was distributing alms to the poor, Bhairav stood there and asked if she is real Devi she should create Meat and whisky by her powers and give it to him. Mother vaishno refused. Bhairav doubted the genuinity of the girl and tried to molest her telling her that he will teach her the Panch Makaras. Mother Vaishno ran towards the hills and Bhairav followed her. When out of village, she asked Bhairava to return as she was against violence, but Bhairava was adamant. She flew into the air and hid herself in a small cave, but Bhairava waited outside. When she saw he will not go like this, she came out Manifested as Mother Kali…showed Bhairava her three manifestatations of Maha Laxmi, Maha Saraswaati and Maha Kali and severed his head. Bhairava’s head flew in the air and fell at another hill. Villagers also reached there and before disappearing there, she told them," Bhairava was my great Bhakta but he was not complete. Yet taking pity on him I have given him Moksha by killing his body. His torso will remain on the gate of this cave and head will remain up the hill. Saying this she disappeared into three Pindis (round stones). These three stones are worshipped as Mahalaxmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali there. There is a Bhairava temple up the hill and it is a myth that we should visit the Bhairava temple on return only.<br><br>It is said that Mother Vaishno Devi fulfils the desires if one goes there with pure heart. We can find thousands of people who will confirm how their life was changed due to the kindness of Mother Vaishno Devi. Famous Music company owner Gulshan Kumar was a live example of this, who had a small fruit juice shop in Darya Ganj Delhi, and became a billionaire with his undaunted faith in Vaishno Devi. There are thousands of people who have received their heart felt wishes fulfilled here. Islamic fundamentalists have many times threatened to destroy the holy cave of Vaishno Devi, but so far they have not succeeded.<br><br>How to reach there: Vaishno Devi is about 800 Kms from Delhi. There are many trains from Delhi to Jammu Tawi which will take you to Jammu within a night’s comfortable journey. From Jammu one can take a local bus, or Taxi to Katraa village which is about 2 hours journey through beautiful hills. From Katra there is a tracking of about 12 Kms. The tracking is not tiring and there is good arrangement of light and shops in the way. One can reach the cave the same day and stay there overnight and return the next day. There are hundreds of Dharamshalas (free inns) near the cave and in Katra village. There is also a very old Shiva temple 2 kms down the cave of Vaishno Devi but only selected few can reach there as the route is very dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 CHINTAPURNI temple : This is also a Siddhha pithha. There is a black colored Pindi of Mother Chhinmastaka, which is worshipped as Chintapurani (meaning devi who removes worries). It is also said that Sati’s head fell here.(sati -lord shiva’s wife). This temple too is very famous among Tantriks as it is one angle of the Tantrik Triangle of 3 temples (chintapurni,jwalamukhi, kangra). One will feel the holy vibrations if visiting with pure heart and devotion.The temple is well managed and Himachali people are well behaved and honest. Chintapurni is about 480 Kms from Delhi. Those who go by car take the route Delhi-Ambala-Chandigarh-Roopnagar-Nangal-Amb-chintapurni.<br><br>There are 3-4 direct buses from Delhi which will take you to Chintapurni in 8 hours. If one wishes to go by train, one has to take Nangal Express from Delhi to Unaa and then take a taxi/bus for further 2 hours journey to the temple.<br><br><br>JAWALAMUKHI Temple : Mother Jwalamukhi (means with the face of fire). In this temple the eternal Mother is worshipped as blue fire. This temple is the second angle of the Shakti Trikon (Tantrik triangle), and is equally loved by Bhaktas and tantriks. Here Sati’s tongue fell after Shri Vishnu cut her dead body into pieces. There is no idol in this temple, but there are seven blue flames coming out of cracks in the rocks and they have been burning like this for thousands of years. These seven flames are seven manifestations of the mother. Sometimes during Navaratras one can see all nine flames but that is very rare and those who see all nine are thought to be blessed by the Mother.<br><br>This is my favourite temple and I have got many blessings and seen many miracles here. During the regime of Mogul emperor Akbar, Bhakta Dhyanu was known for his love for Mother Jawalamukhi. He used to take big processions to the temple during Navaratras. Once when Akbar saw his procession, he was curious as he had never heard of such devi. Though Akbar was not Islamic fanatic, yet he wanted to see if Jwalamukhi has some powers. He ordered his men to go to Jwalamukhi and extinguish the flame by putting iron casings around them. The order was carried but the seven flames melted the iron casing and came out. Then under his orders a small river was dug from nearby water source and the rivulet was left open over the flames so that they die but the flames started burning above the level of the water. <br><br>Akbar was impressed and he visited Jwalamukhi on foot and asked for Mother’s blessings . The river and iron casing are still there in the temple. People bathe with that river water before entering the holy temple.<br><br>How to reach : Jawalamukhi is 17 Kms from Chintapurni and is around 500 kms from Delhi. There is a direct bus service from Delhi for Jwalamukhi. If going by train one can go to Pathhankot from Delhi and from Pathhankot one will get a small train, which goes into the hills, through beautiful terrain upto Jwalamukhi road from where the temple is around 8 Kms. <br><br>VIDYESHWARI DEVI temple: This is the third angle of the Great Shakti Triangle. This temple is very old too and is a siddha peetha. Mother Vidyeshwari devi is also called Nagarkot devi. The original temple was destroyed during the earthquake of 1905, and now a trust is re-building this temple as per the Tantrik traditions. Here also the mother is worshipped as Pindi and there is a beautifully carved Vag-Yantra before the pindi of Devi.<br><br>How to reach: This temple is 17 Kms from Jawalamukhi and one can get regular buses/taxies from Jawalamukhi for this temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 Kaali Mathha: Once Raktabeej demon started troubling the gods, and all gods worshipped Devi Bhagwati for their rescue. Mother appeared before devas as Mahakali and assured them of help in getting their glory back. It is said that this the place where all devas worshipped Devi. There is hardly a Tantrik in India who has not visited this shrine. The temple complex has three temples of Maha Laxmi, Maha Kali and Maha Saraswati. There is a small water pond also where bhaktas take bath before entering the temple. The temple is in a far distant place and is surrounded by dense forests and snow clad mountain peaks. It is on a height of 9000 feet above see level, and the temple is opened only twice during both the Navratras of the year. During Navratras Ashtami (8th day), a Tantrik Yagya is performed in which 125,000 Ahutis are offered. Nearby there is Kaal shila on which 64 Yantras are depicted for Devi and all her yoginis (sub-shaktis). It is said that One Japa of Devi here is equal to thousands of japa at other places. Many Shaktas may be seen here doing Durga-Saptashati japa, and other Tantrik Japas here.<br><br>It is also said, that those who are not yet ready for Mother’s blessings, can not reach here. The Kali Mathha is about 150 miles from Haridwar near Kedar Peak of Himalaya.<br><br>Nayna Devi Temple : This temple is situated in beautiful hill station of Uttar Pradesh. It is said that one of the eyes of Sati fell here. The original temple was very very old, but it was destroyed in 1880 when the mountain above temple burst and destroyed the whole village. The present temple is about 50 years old. There is a beautiful lake before the temple. This lake is mentioned as Tri-rishi sarovar in Skandpuran. Three rishis (sages) are Sage Atri, Sage Pulatsya and sage Pulaha. This lake is now called Nainital, on the name of the temple and the city is also called Nainital.<br><br>How to reach : Nainital is about 240 Kms from Delhi and there is regular bus service from Delhi to Nainital. By train one can go upto Kathgodam city which is directly linked with Delhi by train. From Kathhgodam, one can reach Nainital by bus/taxi in 2 hours<br><br>Hari Aum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 I had a chance to visit the Birbhum district of West Bengal a few years back. The basic intention was to go to ShantiNiketan. Also to visit Tarapith and Bakreshwar.<br><br>The Shaktapiths are an ancient configuration of temples commemorating the Hindu legend of Goddess Sati and her consort Lord Shiva or Nataraja, the Destroyer in the Hindu Trinity. According to legend, Goddess Sati wished to attend the Daksha Yajna hosted by her father, for which Lord Shiva was not invited. Against her husband's wishes, Sati went to the Yajna. Seen alone at the ceremony, her father and other guests started criticising her husband. Fatally insulted by such criticisms, Sati stopped the flow of blood in her veins and died. On hearing of his wife's death, a distraught Shiva arrived at the venue. He carried Sati's body on his shoulder and started a Pralaya Tandava or the Dance of Destruction.<br><br>To save the cosmos from annihilation, the Gods appealed to Lord Vishnu, the Preserver. Vishnu launched his sharp-edged discuss, known as the Sudarshan Chakra, which dismembered Sati into 51 pieces. As soon as the load was removed from his shoulder, Lord Shiva calmed down, and the world was saved. The 51 pieces fell in 51 different places across India, and 51 Shaktapiths were formed. The piths are Shakta-sect pilgrim centres. <br><br>Five of Sati's sacred body parts fell in Birbhum. Shaktapith temples commemorating the five parts of Sati in Birbhum are: <br><br><br>Bakreshwar, 59 km. from Shantiniketan, a Mahishamardini Mandir marks the spot where Sati's forehead and eyebrows fell.Bakreshwar is a small temple-town on the edge of the Chhotanagpur plateau, with nine hot springs, naturally rich in therapeutic minerals. Bakreshwar's natural springs are also sources of helium gas. Eight of these springs cluster within one area, A ninth is separate. The most popular springs are Agni (67ºC), Bhairab (65ºC), Khir (66ºC), Nrishinha (67ºC) and Surya (66ºC). Water samples are commercially available at Bakreshwar. <br><br>Pilgrims believe that Bakreshwar is a Siddhapith, a sacred Hindu Shakta-site for Shiva worship. According to Vedic legend, Lord Shiva was pleased with the penance of an ancient sage, Ashtabakra, and blessed Bakreshwar as a Siddhapith. The Shiva Mandir of Bakreshwar is adjacent to Bakreshwar's Papahara natural spring. It is also beside the Bakreshwar River. This temple has existed since the 17th century. 250 smaller Shiva temples surround the Bakreshwar Shiva Mandir.<br><br>The Bakreshwar Thermal Power Project is 13 km. from Bakreshwar. National and local governments, with assistance from Japan's OECF, have constructed a 3 x 210 megawatt thermal power-generating unit. This power unit became operational in July, 1999. <br><br>Bakreshwar is 58 km. from Shantiniketan, 21 km. from Ilambazar, and 19 km. from Siuri. <br><br><br>Tarapith, 70 km. from Shantiniketan, near Rampurhat, a Tara Mandir marks the spot where Sati's eyes fell; <br><br>Nalhati,15 km. from Rampurhat, a Mandir marks the spot where Sati's windpipe fell; <br><br>Kankalitala, 9 km. from Shantiniketan, a small Mandir with an oil painting of Kali, marks the spot where Sati's pelvis fell; <br><br>Fullora, 40 km. from Shantiniketan, a Mandir marks the spot where Sati's lips fell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 The Tarapith temple is the temple where the saint VamaKhepa had worshipped Kali. It is here that Kali had fed Shiva. The legend begins with the churning of the ocean. Shiva has drunk the poison that was created from the churning of the ocean, thus saving the world from destruction, but has fallen unconscious under its powerful effect. Tara appears and takes Shiva on her lap. She suckles him, the milk from her breasts counteracting the poison, and he recovers. This myth is reminiscent of the one in which Shiva stops the rampaging Kali by becoming an infant. Seeing the child, Kali's maternal instinct comes to the fore, and she becomes quiet and nurses the infant Shiva. In both cases, Shiva assumes the position of an infant vis-à-vis the goddess. <br>Tarapith is where Vasistha, the son of Brahma, the creator among the Hindu trinity first attained his spiritual salvation. As the legend goes, Vasistha, after repeated failure in his attempt to acquire salvation, went away to China, mastered it there, and brought it back to Tarapith. A very similar form of this quasi Buddhist asceticism is still practiced here, which involves austerities and meditation, leading to a final communion with God. <br><br>The temple that was built by Vasistha got buried under the earth with the passage of time. Tarapith as it stands today, was built by Joybroto, a merchant, who received directions from Tara Maa in his sleep to unearth the 'brahmashila', or the sacred stone, to set it up as a shrine in a proper place. <br><br>Tara Maa of Tarapith, another form of Kali, has two hands, is garlanded with snakes, is adorned in sacred threads, and has Shiva lying in her left lap sucking her breast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 Dakshineshwar Temple has an aura about itself. The aura pertains to its association with the greatest saint of Bengal—Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, this temple is situated to the north of Calcutta, a place where the god man lived for most part of his life. It is here that the great master, as Swami Vivekananda called him, had had the pious darshan of the Divine Mother and developed an unprecedented relationship with her. The temple became famous because the Mother really appeared from the idol and gave her choicest devotee the sublime darshan. The enigmatic temple was built by Rani Rashmoni in 1847. The temple comprises of three parts. Of these, the smallest of all chambers is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The more beautiful shrine adjacent to it houses the renowned idol of the Goddess Kali. Structurally, the temple is set on a platform in a vast courtyard, which is encircled by a band of blood-red paint. The whitewashed main Kali temple is the ornamental variation of the typical Bengali hut design. The roof is curved and the second story is capped by nine chhatris, each with a beehive cupola, in the navaratan ("nine-jeweled") style.<br><br>The unfathomable mystery of the Dakshineshwar temple idol can be unfolded with the story of the wealthy devout widow, Rani Rashmoni. In 1847, she was preparing to go for a pilgrimage to Benaras (present-day Varanasi) to offer her prayers to Goddess Kali. Rani Rashmoni had made all the arrangements of the pilgrimage. Her convoy consisted of an entire range of twenty-four boats used for carrying the relatives, helpers and goods. <br><br>The night before her departure, Rani Rashmoni had an intriguing dream, wherein the Divine Mother appeared and commanded that the devout lady need not go to Benaras. Instead, she should build a temple for the Mother at the banks of the Ganges and install a statue therein.<br><br>The Rani, gratified because of the divine darshan, promptly began constructing the temple in 1847. The temple complex, which was ready by 1855, had Goddess Kali as the main deity. There were also the temples of Shiva and Radha-Krishna. The patroness engaged an elderly scholar as the head priest of the temple. However, as fate would have it, the aged priest died within a year of taking the responsibility and his younger brother, Ramakrishna moved in. Thus, the great seer stepped into the Kali temple and brought along the fame that continues even today. <br><br>The temple echoes with the experiences of Ramakrishna. The revered sage worshipped the deity of Kali so devotedly that the Divine Goddess appeared before him in physical form. Not once, but the Goddess continued to appear before her ardent devotee for years. From the beginning of his priesthood, while worshipping before the statue of Kali, Ramakrishna experienced an intense form of love, known as the Maha-bhava in Hinduism. He lost all consciousness of the external world and went into a spiritual trance. Consequently, he was soon relieved from the priest’s responsibility but allowed to continue living within the temple compound. Much of Ramakrishna’s philosophy is associated with his experiences at the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 Kalighat is located in the city of Calcutta on the banks of the river Hooghly (Bhagirathi). The name Calcutta is said to have been derived from the word Kalighat.<br><br>Kalighat is regarded as one of the 52 Shakti Peethams of India, where the various parts of Sati's body are said to have fallen, in the course of Shiva's Rudra Tandava. Kalighat represents the site where the toes of the right foot of Shakti or Sati fell.<br><br>Legend has it that a devotee discovered a luminant ray of light coming from the Bhagirathi river bed, and upon investigating its source came upon a piece of stone carved in the form of a human toe. He also found a Syayambhu Lingam of Nakuleshwar Bhairav nearby, and started worshipping Kaali in the midst of a thick jungle. This shrine grew to its present form over a period of time, thanks in particular to the Sabarna Roy Chowdhury family of Bengal. <br><br>This family is also said to have built the Chitreswari Kaali temple at Chitpur. It is believed that there was a pathway through the jungle between Chitpur and Kalighat, and this pathway is said to have become the Chitpur road of Calcutta. <br><br>Kalighat is also associated with the worship offered to Kaali by a Dasanami Monk by name Chowranga Giri, and the Chowringee area of Calcutta is said to have been named after him.<br><br>The Dakshineswar Kaali temple across from the river, near Belur Math, bears an image of Kaali worshipped by the spiritual leader Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, guru of Swami Vivekananda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 The Kamakhya Temple in Assam is one of the most venerated Shakti shrines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna.<br><br>Kamakhya is located on a hill - Neelachala Parvat or Kamagiri near the city of Guwahati in Assam. Shakti, residing on the Kamagiri hill is known as Kamakhya, the granter of desires. Assam traditionally has been known as the Kamarupa Desa and has been associated with Tantric practices and Shakti worship.<br><br>This temple was destroyed in early 16th century, and then rebuilt in the 17th century by King Nara Narayana, of Cooch Bihar. Images of the builder and related inscriptions are seen in the temple.<br><br>The Kalika Purana, an ancient work in Sanskrit describes Kamakhya as the yielder of all desires, the young bride of Shiva, and the giver of salvation.<br><br>Legend has it that following the destruction of Daksha's sacrifice and the Rudra Tandava of Shiva parts of Sati's body fell at several places throughout India, and these places are revered as Shakti peethas. The reproductive organ of Sati, (the Yoni) is said to have fallen here.<br><br>Legend also has it that the supreme creative power of Bhrahma was challenged by Shakti, the mother Goddess, and that Bhrahma could thereafter create, only with the blessings of the Yoni, as the sole creative principle. After much penance, Bhrahma brought down a luminous body of light from space and placed it within the Yoni circle, which was created by the Goddess and placed at Kamarupa.<br><br>The temple has a beehive like shikhara. Some of the sculptured panels seen here are of interest. There are images of Ganesha, Chamundeswari, dancing fitures etc.<br><br><br>There is no image of Shakti here. Within a corner of a cave in the temple, there is a sculptored image of the Yoni of the Goddess, which is the object of reverence. A natural spring keeps the stone moist. <br><br>Other temples on the Neelachala hill include those of Tara, Bhairavi, Bhuvaneswari and Ghantakarna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 Tarakeshwar is one of the prominent pilgrimage centers in Bengal. Tarakeshwar is located near Serampore near Calcutta in Bengal.<br><br>This temple dates back to the 18th century. Legend has it that a devotee by name Vishnu Das emigrated with his clan from Oude (Ayodhya) and was viewed with suspicion by the locals. It is believed that he proved his innocence by holding in his hand a red hot iron bar. Later, his brother discovered a site in the nearby jungle, where cattle discharged the contents of their udders at a particular spot each day. Upon investigation, they discovered a Shivalingam. A dream is said to have revealed to them that this Shivalingam was a manifestation of Tarakeshwar - Shiva. A temple was built at this spot, and was renovated in subsequent years.<br><br>This temple is typical of Bengali temples, with a sanctum and a porch in front of it. The four sided porch has three arched openings railings on its roof. In front of the porch is the convregational hall.<br><br>Mondays attract scores of pilgrims. A fair - mela commemorates Shivratri in the month of February - March. Also celebrated in a grand manner here is the Chaitra Sankranti or the Bengali new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2001 Report Share Posted December 12, 2001 tks Babu...the description of Shakti temples in Bengal was great. Hope Mother shakti will permit me to visit those temples soon.<br><br> I will be grateful if somebody could post description of shakti temples in the South and Western India, so that we get complete infor abt shakti temples in India.<br><br>tks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2001 Report Share Posted December 12, 2001 Re: Shakti Temples !<br><br>Thank you Silentsoul and Baburoy for the excellent messages on Sakthi temples.<br>I thought I could add the details of some more temples in the Kangda valley.<br><br>Vajreshwari temple<br><br>This is a temple of MAA UGRA TAARA in Kangda town. She is called Vajreshwari Devi. This temple was of such legendary wealth that every invader worth their salt took time to sack it. Mahmud of Gazni carted off a fabulous fortune in gold, silver and jewellery in 1009 A.D. In 1360 Tughlaq plundered it once again in 1360 but it was still able to recover and, during Jehangir's reign was paved in plates of pure silver.<br><br>Unfortunately the disastrous earthquake in 1905 destroyed the temple. It was rebuilt in 1920. Buddhists also worship her. When we had her Dharshan last year there was an old Buddhist Monk conducting an elaborate Pooja. There is no image in Kangda. MAA is in the Pinda Roopa. Kangda is about 30 kms from Jwalamukhi. Kangda is famous for its school of painting and was the old capital of the Kangda state.<br><br>Chamunda temple<br><br>There is a temple of Maa Chamunda in Chamunda, which is about 30 kms from Kangda on the way to Dharamshala. Chamunda is the destroyer of the demons Chanda and Munda in Devi Mahatmyam. She is also the main deity in the Navakshari or the Navaavarana mantra. The temple is situated on the bank of the river Ban Ganga in a beautiful valley. The temple has been constructed in a Smasana or burning ghat. This place has been converted into a tourist resort because of the beautiful view of the mountains.<br><br>Bagalamukhi temple<br><br>There is a temple of Maa Bagalamukhi in Bankandi about 30 kms from Jwalamukhi. This temple is set in a beautiful valley far away from towns. This is the only temple devoted to Maa Bagalamukhi in India, which has an image. But we could not see the image as it was completely covered. Maa Bagalamukhi is known all over North India for her Yantra and Mantra.<br><br>Last year an air service was introduced between Delhi and Kangda. The airport is called Gaggal. It is very near Kangda town. Flying in the small plane is an experience. <br><br>Temples in Delhi <br><br>There is a beautiful temple of MAA BHAVATHARINI near R.K.Puram. This is a replica of the temple at Dakshineswar. We always go searching for MAA Bhadi (Maa's house) whenever we go to a new city. We have a Maa Bhadi (replica of Dakshineswar temple) in Madras also. <br><br>Continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2001 Report Share Posted December 12, 2001 Continued<br><br>Baburoy has covered all the temples of West Bengal and Kamakhya extensively. I would like to supplement with some more information.<br><br>Kamakhya<br><br>There are temples of all the Dasa Maha Vidyas (Kaali, Taara, Tripurasundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Chinnamastha, Bhairavi, Bagalamukhi, Dhumavathi, Mathangi & Kamalathmika) in Kamakhya. These temples are surrounding the temple of Maa Kamakhya. Kamakhya temple is acknowledged as the most important temple for all Tantrics.<br><br>There is a temple of Maa Ugra Taara in Gowhati. The author of Sakthadharshanam a well-known treatise on Shakta philosophy and religion (in Sanskrit) was a priest at this temple. There is also a temple of Maa Mangala Chandi nearby.<br><br>Kalighat temple <br><br>The pooja on the Amavasya night is a treat to watch at this temple. Bhog (Prasad) is served after the pooja.<br><br>Tara Peeth temple<br><br>The temple is situated near a Smasana or cremation ground. This is the only place in India where one can perform Smasana Sadhana (Sadhana in the cremation ground) without hindrance from policemen.<br><br>Chinnamastha temple <br><br>There is a temple of Maa Chinnamastha at Vishnupur in Bankura district. This is the only temple in India where the image of Maa Chinnamastha is installed. Vishnupur is famous for its terracotta temples and terracotta handicraft. The nearby town of Bankura is famous for the Bankura horses made of terracotta.<br><br>Jai MAA KAALI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2001 Report Share Posted December 13, 2001 thankyou dear wangchuk for the links and they are very useful.<br><br> Respected Sankarukku ji thanks for adding to the shakti temples. though i have seen almost all cities of Himachal pradesh, yet somehow I missed Baglamukhi temple mentioned by you. Will u pls tell us how to reach there as i plan to visit this shrine on my next visit to India.<br><br> I have learnt a lot from your wise posts in shakti club, and hope sadhna members will also be blessed with your illuminating posts<br><br>Hari Aum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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