Bakreshwar
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According to Hindu belief, an insulted Sati, the wife of Lord Shiva, sacrificed herself at a yajna (fire worship ritual) which was being performed by her father Dakshmaharaj. Angry with this incident Lord Shiva started the tandava nritya (dance of destruction). In order to prevent the destruction of all creation, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan charka (wheel) to cut the body of Sati into several parts. Sati's body was scattered all over the Indian subcontinent. There are 51 such holy spots where temples have been erected and they are called Pithas or the Shakti Pithas. Some of the Pithas are in West Bengal. The most popular of them are Kalighat (in Kolkata}, Bakreshwar and Tarapith. Bakreswar is said to be the pitha where Sati's forehead and eyebrows fell. The main temple is that of Shiva or more popular than that of Bakranath. In architectural style it is akin to the “rekha-deul” of Odisha. Numerous Shiva temples surround the main temple, and a large number of temples are without any image.
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Getting There
Multiple OptionsBakreshwar is not served by any railway stations. Suri and Dubrajpur are the nearest options. Bakreshwar is on the Suri-Dubrajpur Road. There are two such roads - one via Chhinpai (near which is the power station) and the other via Bakrehwar. The latter is the lesser-used and slightly longer route. Buses ply this route. It is a small place where you can walk around easily. Nothing special. There are many shops trying to attract the attention of the pilgrim-tourists. Beside Bakreshwar in the village Tantipara, there are a large number of handlooms that can be seen. A variety of silk products are available here. Many visitors take a short tour of Tantipara, "the village of handloom products". There are many small eateries serving Bengali food and snacks. Beverages are available at Tantipara. However, no alcohol is allowed on the temple premises....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
It is a small place where you can walk around easily. Nothing special. There are many shops trying to attract the attention of the pilgrim-tourists. Beside Bakreshwar in the village Tantipara, there are a large number of handlooms that can be seen. A variety of silk products are available here. Many visitors take a short tour of Tantipara, "the village of handloom products". There are many small eateries serving Bengali food and snacks. Beverages are available at Tantipara. However, no alcohol is allowed on the temple premises.
Money & Budget
Nothing special. There are many shops trying to attract the attention of the pilgrim-tourists. Beside Bakreshwar in the village Tantipara, there are a large number of handlooms that can be seen. A variety of silk products are available here. Many visitors take a short tour of Tantipara, "the village of handloom products". There are many small eateries serving Bengali food and snacks. Beverages are available at Tantipara. However, no alcohol is allowed on the temple premises.