Bhramari Shaktipeeth Devi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sati located in Bodaganj Village in Jalpaiguri District in West Bengal, India. Bhramari Shaktipeeth Temple is located on the banks of the Tista River, this is one of the reasons why it is also known as Tristrota Shakti Peeth. The Temple is among 51 Shaktipeeth Temples.

Additionally, Devi Bhramri is one of the manifestations of the Goddess of Strength and Power, Devi Adi Shakti. Since this Shakti Peeth was formed centuries ago, it is still unknown when exactly the temple was built. It is believed that the Mata Bhramri Devi Temple was formed by the Vama Pada, or when Shakti’s left leg, fell here.

Story Behind Bhramari Shaktipeeth

The goddess of Dakshayani, Sati, Parvati, or Durga—Hinduism’s most important woman and most powerful deity—is called Shakti. Durga Devi, Mahakali, and Gowri are the three main manifestations of Shakti, the power goddess. She is Adi Shakti’s avatar.

Sati was the Prajapati Daksha’s daughter, and she married Lord Shiva despite Her father’s wishes. Prajapati Daksha once put together a massive yagya, but he didn’t call his daughter and son-in-law. Sati was very saddened by Her father’s actions. When she got there, her father ignored the Sati and insulted her. She could not bear the insult of his husband (Lord Shiva) and she jumped into the fire of Yagya and committed suicide. She passed away, but her body didn’t burn. Lord Shiva had taken His Virabhadra Rupa out of rage. Daksha’s head was cut off by him, but in the end, He forgave him by bringing him back to life.

Lord Shiva, devastated, had taken Sati’s body and wandered the universe. Finally, Lord Vishnu used His Chakra to break Sati’s body into pieces. Each body part transformed into Shakti Pitha. The temple had emerged where the body part had fallen to the ground. In order to safeguard the Shakti Pitha, Lord Shiva created 51 Bhairava for each one.

The Purana says that Arun Asura conquered the Heavens (swarglok) and drove all Gods out of their opulent homes. The repulsive Asura also attempted to conquer the Gods’ wives. The Goddess then prayed to Goddess Parmeshwari, who then transformed into a large bee and attacked the demon with a swarm of bees. The honey bees destroyed the chest of Asura and killed him. As a saviour and protector of humanity, the divine mother is also referred to as Bhramari Devi or Bumblebee from that point on.

It is believed that the Vama Pada or the left leg of Sati or Shakti fell at this place to form the Mata Bhramri Devi Temple.

History of Bhramari Shaktipeeth

History of this place dates back to the time when it is said that the thumb of her left leg of Maa Sati fell to this place, when lord Vishnu in order to relieve lord Shiva from grief of losing his wife Sati, used his ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ to incise maa Sati Body. Then, at the place of the fall of thumb of her left leg, this temple was constructed.

The architecture of Bhramari Shaktipeeth

The temple is a red structure with one story that houses the idol of Devi Bhramari and Bhairava, a Lingam-like Ambar. It is believed that her lotus-shaped chakra has healing properties. The Temple is situated on the banks of the Teesta River. This Temple is also called as Tristrota Shakti Peeth as it is located on the banks of the Teesta River.

Facts about Bhramari Shaktipeeth

• Bhramari Shaktipeeth Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sati located in Bodaganj Village in Jalpaiguri District in West Bengal, India.
• Bhramari Shaktipeeth Temple is situated on the banks of the Teesta River. This Temple is also called as Tristrota Shakti Peeth as it is located on the banks of the Teesta River.
• This temple is considered one of Shakti Peethas in the Indian Subcontinent. Being one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hindu history, this temple is one of the holiest sites for devotees of the Shakti sect of Hinduism.
• It is asked to bathe and wear fresh clothes before entering the temple to offer puja.
• As known in Hinduism, Goddess Bhramari’s central heart ‘chakra’, possessing 12 petals, builds the antibodies to guard humans from disease and from external attacks of negativities like bacteria or viruses.
• Snana, Paridhana (the Goddess is adorned with new clothes every day), Nitya Puja per Tantric rituals, aarti and Prasada.

Festivals In Bhramari Shaktipeeth

• Durga Puja. (Winter) – Devotees celebrate Navaratri at this temple in the month of Ashwin (Sep-Oct).
• Navaratri. (Summer) – They celebrate other Navaratri in the fortnight of the Chaitra (March-April). Every nine days they worship Navadurga (nine Durgas).
• Diwali – Diwali is one of the most admired and auspicious festivals in the town.
• Mahashivratri– A grand fair is organized at the temple during the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

How to Reach Bhramari Shaktipeeth

Bhramari Shaktipeeth is located by the banks of the Tista River about 20 km from Jalpaiguri City in the state of West Bengal in India.

By Air: The temple is 49 Km from Bagdogra Airport and 590 Km from Kolkata.

By Railway: The nearest railway station is Jalpaiguri Junction which is around 20 kilometres away from the temple.

Nearest Bus Station/Cabs: The Temple is located about 20 Km from Jalpaiguri Bus Stand. The Temple is situated near Jalpaiguri Town. From Jalpaiguri, private taxis and autos are available to reach this Temple.

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