Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple

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Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple
ভবতারিণী মন্দির
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Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Purba Medinipur
Deity Bhavatarini Kali
Festivals Rath Yatra, Hindu Wedding
Location
Location Balidangri
State West Bengal
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
West Bengal location map.svg
Om symbol.svg
Location in West Bengal
Geographic coordinates 22°23′39″N87°42′56″E / 22.3941674°N 87.7156462°E / 22.3941674; 87.7156462
Architecture
Type Bengal Architecture
Completed1994

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

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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.

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References

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