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Ratnavali Shaktipeeth Temple
Shakti Peethas
This temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Mother. In this temple, Shakti is worshiped as 'Kumari' and Lord Shiva is worshiped as ' Bhairav '
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The Ratnavali Shakti Peeth is situated on the banks of Ratnakar River at Khanakul-Krishnanagar, district Hooghly, West Bengal, India. It is locally known as Anandamayee Sakthi Peetha. The Holy temple of Anandamaye temple is dedicated to a divine power “Goddess Durga”, who is worshipped by a large number of Hindu devotees.

It is believed that Devi Sati's 'Right Shoulder' fell here. It is believed that there is still a difference between the fixed place of Ratnavali Shaktipeeth i.e. the right place is unknown. According to the Bengal Register, it is believed to be in the Indian state of Chennai.

The Indian state of West Bengal is located on the banks of the Khanakul-Krishnanagar Ratnakar river in Hooghly, which is known as Ratnavali Shakti Peeth. This temple is famous in India and some people believe that this is the correct place, where the mother's right shoulder  was fallen.

 

Description: Ratnavali Shakti Peeth

 

All the festivals are celebrated in Ratnavali Shakti Peeth, especially in the festival of Durga Puja and Navaratri, special puja is organized. During these festivals, some people keep fasting (do not eat food) as a respect and dedication to God's worship. In the days of the festival, the temple is decorated with flowers and lights. The spiritual atmosphere of the temple provides peace to the heart and mind of the devotees.

Here the idol of Maa Sati is called as ‘Kumari’ and the lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Bhairav’.

 

Sevas

 

According Durga puja is much celebrated festival around this region and idols of Maa Durga are put in to the sea, after the festival is over. During Durga puja people also indulge themselves to dance that is dedicated to Maa Durga. Navaratri that falls two times in a year- one in the month of March or April and other in the September or October month depending on the Hindu calendar, is the major festival here. 

Navaratri are celebrated for over 9 days, with some people not eating any type of food that is derived from the soil for these nine days. Special ceremonies and rituals are carried during these days. Another festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm is the ‘Shivaratri’.

Major festivals: Durga Puja and Navaratri.

 

Timings

 

Open 05:30 am and Close 10:00 pm (timing is changed according to the season).

Contact

 

Shiv temple, near ghanteshwar, Ubidpur, Khanakul, West Bengal

Contact : 098303 82722

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