Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple


nameBhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple
native_nameভবতারিণী মন্দির
map_typeIndia West Bengal
map_captionLocation in West Bengal
coordinates22.39417°N, 87.71565°W
countryIndia
stateWest Bengal
districtPurba Medinipur
locationBalidangri
deityBhavatarini Kali
festivalsRath Yatra, Hindu Wedding
architectureBengal Architecture
year_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.

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.

Architecture

A temple was constructed in 1994.

Festivals

Rathyatra and Hindu weddings are celebrated in this place.