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Sugandha Shakti Peeth, Shikarpur, Bangladesh
Sugandha Shakti peeth is a temple dedicated to Goddess Sunanda. It is located in the village of Shikarpur, 10 miles north of Barisal, in Bangladesh. Sugandha Shakti Peeth is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
It is said that the nose of Maa Sati fell here. The idol of Maa Sati is called as ‘Sunanda’ and lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Traimbak’. The Bhairav temple is in Ponabalia, located 5 miles south of Jhalkati rail station. Ponabalia is under the village Shamrail situated on the bank of the river Sunanda.
The whole complex of the Sugandha shakti peeth is made of stone, with images and statues of gods engraved on them. The sculptures presents are mesmerizing. Shine of the marble the temple is constructed of and its reflection on the water of the river is surely one thing that people do not want to miss out here.
There is no exact information available about the construction or establishment of Sugandha shakti peeth. But surely this temple was constructed in very olden times, as can be quite easily made out from the looks of the temple
One festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion at Sugandha shakti peeth is the ‘Shiva Chaturdashi’ and this is celebrated in the month of March. The whole ambiance of temple during this festival is mesmerizing and people from all over the country come here to celebrate this auspicious occasion. Apart from this festival, Navratri is also celebrated with same energy and devotion. Special ceremonies and rituals are carried during these days.
Temple Pooja Daily Schedule
Sugandha shaktipeeth temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
First of all, people going from India need to get the visa for this pilgrimage journey. Since Sugandha Devi temple is located near to Barisal city, it is well connected by all three modes of transport. From Barisal several local transports ply towards this region and it is easier to reach because of the presence of Highway near to it. For Indian travelers, Bangladesh is pretty near to West Bengal, so after taking visa for pilgrimage or travel, people can contact any of the several travel agents at their location who can arrange for a comfortable travel. They can arrange any means of transportation like air, sea or by road also. For international passengers, there is an international airport at the Barisal city. Here, Jhalakati Railway Station cements the way fallen near to Sughanda Shakti Peeth.
Sugandha Shakti Peeth, Shikarpur, Bangladesh